Chef Jairo Castro Ruiz

Private Chef In Marbella

My culinary journey has been a voyage of exploration and discovery, blending fresh ingredients with innovative techniques. My love for cooking goes beyond recipes; it's a commitment to quality, authenticity, and the emotion that each bite can evoke.

My goal is to transform your special occasions into unforgettable culinary experiences. From intimate dinners to larger events, each menu is crafted with care to suit your unique tastes and delight your guests with exquisite flavors.

For me, cooking is...

My way of Life I can not imagine a life without cooking

I learned to cook at...

Escuela de hostelería de Benahavís and since then , at every single place I stepped in. We could say that for me learning is present in my whole life

A cooking secret...

I partner with local suppliers for fresh, quality ingredients. Commitment to sustainability, we choose seasonal products

My menus

Marbella Vice

STARTER

All inclusive

Prawn salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Choco al Ajillo (Garlic Seasoned Cuttlefish)

Pulpo a la gallega ( Galician style Octopus)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Sea food fideuá( Seafood Pasta)

Paella Valenciana Mixta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dairy-free chocolate brownie

Arroz con leche (Rice , Milk , Cinnamon , Typical Spanish Desert)

Not able

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Rollitos de Primavera de Vegetales con Salsa Hoisin /Spring rolls with Hoisin dip

Tempura de Verduras con Dip de Sésamo Vegetable Tempura with sesame dip

Bolas de Camarones con Salsa Picante de Mango /Prawn and mango balls with spicy sauce

Gyozas de Res con Salsa Ponzu/ Beef Gyoza with ponzu

Rollitos de Hoja de Plátano con Pollo al Curry /Curry chicken banana leaf rolled

Gyozas de Cangrejo con Dip de Wasabi /Crab Gyoza with Wasabi dip

Takoyaki de Camarón y Calamar / Squid and prawns Takoyaki

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Sopa Tom Yum con Camarones y Champiñones/ Tom yum Soup with mushrooms

Tataki de Salmón con Salsa Ponzu/Salmon tataki with Ponzu sauce

Nigiris de Vieira con Crema de Wasabi /Scallop Niguiri with Wasabi cream

Hosomaki de Aguacate y Mango con Salsa de Maracuyá /Avocado mandgo Hosomaki with Maracuya sauce

Uramaki de Tempura de Langostino y Aguacate /King prawn tempura uraaki with avocado and kimchi mayo

Tartar de Atún con Aguacate y Chips de Batata /Tuna tartar with Avocado and Sweet potato chips

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sushi Bowl de Atún Picante /Tuna sushi rice Bowl

Uramaki de Salmón y Aguacate con Salsa de Maracuyá /Salmon Avocado Uramaki

Poke Bowl de mango y Salmón /Salmon and mango Poke bowl

Uramaki de Salmon y Aguacate Flambeado al teriyaki/Salmon avocado Teriyaki Uramaki Roll

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha mochi

Dairy-free chocolate brownie

Peanut butter mochi

Seasonal Fruits bowl With salty syrup

Valenciana Socarrat

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Ensalada De Ventresca de Bonito Del Norte

Gazpacho de Tomate típico Andaluz

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Paella Valenciana Con Verduras

Paella Valenciana Mixta

Paella Valenciana de Marisco

DESSERT

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Arabic delicatessens

Dairy-free chocolate brownie

Seasonal Fruits bowl With salty syrup

Roasted steel

STARTER

All inclusive

Chorizo criollo

Chistorra

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Veg ,Peppers, Broccoli,Courgette (Verduras asadas)

BBQ Roasted chicken (Pollo Asado al carbon)

Beef Ribs (Tira de Costilla de ternera )

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

BBQ Beef Entrail (Entraña de Ternera )

BBQ Beef Flank (Vacío de Ternera )

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Matcha - soya milk tea

Dairy-free chocolate brownie

Gyozen

STARTER

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Handmade chicken gyozas

Handmade vegetables gyozas

Spicy Edamame

Miso foie soup

Takoyaki de Camarón y Calamar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Red tuna spicy roll

Deep fried Eby tempura roll

Niguiri omakase

MAIN COURSE

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Aburi salmon Uramaki roll

Entrecotte fungi-truffled uramaki roll

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Matcha mochi

Matcha - soya milk tea

Fruits bowl

Dairy-free chocolate brownie

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Chef Jairo's reviews

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32 services

Jairo cooked a fabulous meal for 8 guests to celebrate my mum’s 70th birthday whilst on holiday in Spain. His communication was excellent throughout and he responded immediately to any queries. Both him and his assistant were friendly, attentive and warm during the meal. The pace of the meal was perfect and they were always on hand to fill drinks etc. The food was delicious and we enjoyed trying new dishes such as the fideua. They even made a small version for my 3 year old daughter which she loved. It was a fantastic experience and I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.

This was a great meal! Chef was terrific!! Excellent communication, very accommodating, dishes were terrific and service and clean up were perfect! High Y recommend!

We had a great experience , the food was great, We loved it, especially the steak which was cooked to my liking. I have already recommended him to my brother and we will book him again when we come back next in July 2025. Stephanie &Rolf

Great experience, chef Jairo was very chilled and food was really good, left the kitchen spotless. his passion for local produce is great to see.

This was an incredible experience for my whole family!! Not only was the food INCREDIBLE, but Chef Jairo paid special attention to our kids and involved them in the cooking experience! Chef also was able to accommodate some late requests and was such a pleasure to work with!

Jairo was awesome! The experience was very cool, and the food was very delicious. We loved being able to be a part of the creation of the meal but also being able to sit back and relax when we wanted to. It was great to be able to learn from a local and to hear personal stories about the food. I would recommend this experience to anyone!

Chef Jairo made my birthday dinner very special. The food was amazing and the story telling was really good. The service is incredible. So if you want a lovely dinner where you can relax or join in the kitchen, he is the perfect choice. I highly recommend him, and we look forward to our next dinner with him.

We recently had the pleasure of dining on a sumptuous meal prepared by Chef Jairo, an artist of the culinary world with a decade of experience in crafting global flavors. The dinner featured an exquisite array of shrimp, crab, cuttlefish, and sirloin steak, each cooked to absolute perfection. Every bite was a testament to Jairo's philosophy of 'less is more,' where simplicity met elegance in a harmonious blend. The meal began with succulent shrimp and crab, both rich in flavor and texture, followed by tender cuttlefish that melted in our mouths. The sirloin steak was a highlight, perfectly seared and seasoned, embodying Jairo's unique vision inspired by his Mediterranean roots. The evening concluded with a delightful dessert: a rich, indulgent brownie a cherished recipe from Jairo's mom…the perfect sweet ending to an unforgettable dining experience. What made the evening even more exceptional was the seamless service. We didn’t lift a finger, as Chef Jairo and his team ensured everything was taken care of. The kitchen and dishes were left spotless, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the culinary journey. This dinner was more than just a meal; it was an adventure in taste, texture, and artistry, meticulously curated by a chef who truly understands the magic of food! We highly recommend Chef Jairo for anyone looking to experience a culinary journey that defies the ordinary and elevates dining to an art form.

We had the most amazing experience. They were very professional ( I say that to include his helper Joan) Chef Jairo is incredibly talented and prepared us an incredible meal. Everything was delightful. More than we expected. The presentation was phenomenal. The shrimp salad was superb. The octopus was hmmm.. the most tender octopus I’ve ever had. “ Delisciouso”. The cuttlefish ( which I never had before) to my surprise was really good. The steak was delicious as well! ????????✅ Lastly, the dessert chocolate cake with almonds and salted caramel ice cream was over the top. Everything served was over the top!! It exceeded our expectations. And the kitchen was immaculate! ( Yes, they clean everything up and kitchen was spotless. Highly recommend. Book your private chef with Jairo when in Spain. You won’t be disappointed. If you’d like to know more about Chef Jairo, his IG account is jairo_gastro (name is Jairo Kastro). If you’re in Estepona or Maribella Spain, book your private Chef. You’ll be happy you did. Thank you Jairo and thank you Joan. Hope to be back and experienced this wonderful dinner with chef Jairo again.

We are highly satisfied with the food and service of Jairo and Noah.They are very nice gentlemen and really knows what they are doing.Everything was prepared,cooked and served to perfection. The octupos was very tender , steak was perfect the dessert sooo good.Jairo told us he learned to bake the chocolate brownie with walnut and almond from his Mom.We had a sumptuous dinner. We were all so stuffed . If only we can give them more than 5 stars. Their team is a must try if you come visit this place.

Chef Jairo was absolutely amazing. He gave us a memory that would last a life time! He was exceptionally communicative from the moment I signed up, which was almost 2 months out from the exact date of using his services. He communicated everything clearly and concisely to make sure the moment would be extremely special. He went out of his way to deliver quality wine, pairings, as well as delivering excellent design, dishes, and meals for us. His energy was infectious in a great way. He made sure to bring roses for the surprise for my lady. I honestly could not asked for a better experience than what chef Jairo provided for us. If you are in the Marbella area. I highly recommend use service not just once. I sure will next time I am in town. Thank you Chef Jairo, for delivering the right amount of professionalism with exceptional personal care, which is hard to come by these days. Thank you.

We had the most incredible experience with Chef Jairo. The food was absolutely delicious. He thoughtfully and expertly curated a meal for us accommodating multiple preferences and dietary restrictions cooking vegetables from his family's land, telling us stories and background about the food and Marbella and he worked with a sommelier to expertly pair wines for each course. Honestly, cannot say enough about what an incredible experience this was. We will never forget it!

Highly recommended. Adorable stuff and excellent food

If I could rate 10 stars I would have....the experience was so wonderful. If you want not only a fantastic meal but also a truly remarkable, one of a kind experience book a private dinner with Chef Jairo! The dinner that Chef Jairo prepared for us has been the highlight of our trip to Spain! His attention to detail was phenomenal and his cooking talent unmatched. We have had sushi all over the world and Chef Jairo's sushi was some of the best and perhaps the best we have eaten. Most importantly his professionalism top notch and his personality so friendly. In addition, he was very responsive and communicative.

Jairo was a very nice person and took great care of us. He used some veggies that were grown in his garden and the entire evening was a real treat! The crowd favorite was definitely the chocolate brownie for dessert!

Jairo fue muy profesional y super atento. Muy buena experiencia y super comida ????????????????????????