Chef Ramiro Villa

Chef At Home In Puerto Vallarta

Chef Ramiro Castañeda, VALLARTA PRIVATE CHEFS has worked as a chef with different cuisines in highly rated restaurants for the last 15 years.

More recently he decided to test his cooking onboard super yachts. He is a master in desserts & pastries and is very dedicated to his cooking & health.

He enjoys getting creative with his courses & ideas while plating each course perfectly. His passion is to spoil guests and their palates with a variety of different new flavors.

Chef Ramiro wishes to provide a great food experience for each guest & crew member onboard. He also ensures, as a companion, that a little joy is brought to each individual.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is more than preparing food, it is feeding and renewing bodies.

I learned to cook at...

I have been cooking since I was 15, with great chefs and in high-class places. I am currently a chef on a yacht in the Caribbean.

A cooking secret...

cooking seasonal products will always be the best option

My menus

SURF AND TURF

STARTER

All inclusive

MEXICAN SAUCE / PICO DE GALLO Tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

GUACAMOLE Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

MARTAJADA SAUCE Roasted tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and a touch of cilantro

CHEF'S CHIPOTLE SAUCE Based on chipotle chili and tomato

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

GREEN SALAD Mixed lettuces, asparagus, green beans, celery, champagne vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

SURF AND TURF : grilled and juicy filet mignon and loster, cooked to your liking and topped with a delicious herbed butter

VARIETY OF DRINK ROUND. (CLASSIC MARGARITAS OR SEASONAL FRUIT FLAVOR)

DESSERT

All inclusive

WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE Warm cake, strawberry sauce, red berries and vanilla ice cream

Mediterranea

STARTER

All inclusive

Antipasta Plate: assorted cold meats – including prosciutto and salami; marinated olives and vegetables, artisan cheeses and breads

Brie and Apple Rolls: tangy green apples and sharp brie cheese topped with pecans and rolled in puff pastry, baked until brown and flakey

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roquefort Pear Salad: mild bibb lettuce with onions and caramelized pecans, tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing; topped with slices of pear and roquefort cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Stuffed Fresh Fish: local fish rolled and stuffed with crabmeat, seasoned with a touch of cayenne and lemon, baked until moist and flaky

DESSERT

All inclusive

VANILLA OR MANGO CREME BRULLE A classic

ESENCIAS MEXICANAS & TEQUILA

STARTER

All inclusive

MEXICAN SAUCE / PICO DE GALLO Tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

GUACAMOLE Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

ROAST GREEN SAUCE Green tomato, onion, serrano chili and cilantro

FISH CEVICHE Ground or squared fish, onion, carrot, cilantro, lemon and oregano

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

GREEK SALAD Lettuce, mushrooms, feta cheese, fennel seed and white wine vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

PIPIAN FISH Fresh fish, Mexican rice, steamed vegetables, and peanut and holy leaf pipián

CREAMY RISOTTO WITH A VARIETY OF MUSHROOMS, TOMATO, BASIL AND GARLIC BREAD

DESSERT

All inclusive

CARAMEL FLAN Mexican style

SPECIAL PERSONALIZED MENU & TEQUILA MARGARITAS

STARTER

All inclusive

GUACAMOLE Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

MEXICAN SAUCE / PICO DE GALLO Tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

MARTAJADA SAUCE Roasted tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and a touch of cilantro

VARIETY OF DRINK ROUND. (CLASSIC MARGARITAS OR SEASONAL FRUIT FLAVORS)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

PEAR SALAD Spinach, arugula, Bosch pear, walnuts, blue cheese and caramel vinaigrette

TORTILLA SOUP Chef's recipe

GREEN SALAD Mixed lettuces, asparagus, green beans, celery, champagne vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

GRILLED SHRIMP Creamy risotto, roasted vegetables, bell pepper sauce, cilantro sprouts

FILET MIGNON Herb-crusted beef fillet, mashed potatoes, vegetables, beef sauce and thyme

PIPIAN FISH Fresh fish, Mexican rice, steamed vegetables, and peanut and holy leaf pipián

GRILLED Variety of mushrooms , Creamy risotto, roasted vegetables, bell pepper sauce, cilantro sprouts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

VANILLA CREME BRULLE A classic

MAR & TEQUILA

STARTER

All inclusive

PERUVIAN CEVICHE Squared fish, celery, tomato, cucumber, chili, corn and tiger's milk

TUNA TARTARE Small cubes of tuna, avocado, chives, soy sauce, ginger and cilantro

VARIETY OF DRINK ROUND. (CLASSIC MARGARITAS OR SEASONAL FRUIT FLAVORS)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

COCONUT SHRIMP With salad, and mango and ginger dressing

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

SHAKED RAPPER FILLET Shaken fish fillet, corn risotto, pickled vegetables and oregano sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

LEMON PIE Creamy lemon pie, with strawberries

Sea food

STARTER

All inclusive

Tuna and avocado tartar

SHRIMP AGUACHILE Shrimp marinated or cooked in water, cucumber, onion, cilantro and chili

Round of drinks margaritas of your choice or beer

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Marinated octopus With green salad and lemon vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Steamed fish fillet of sea bass or mahi mahi Accompanied by mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and garlic sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon and red berry panna cotta

SEAFOOD MENU

STARTER

All inclusive

Tuna and avocado tartar

Market ceviche with tender fish

Shrimp aguachile

Round of drinks margaritas of your choice or beer

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Marinated octopus With green salad and lemon vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Steamed fish fillet of sea bass or mahi mahi Accompanied by mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and garlic sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lemon and red berry panna cotta

BOTTLE OF TEQUILA AND FRESH MIXERS FOR MARGARITAS

VEGETARIAN MENU

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Starter HUMMUS & CRUDITES Cucumber, celery, bell pepper, carrot,

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

GREEK SALAD QUINOA Lettuce, mushrooms, feta cheese, fennel seed and white wine vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

CREAMY RISOTTO WITH A VARIETY OF MUSHROOMS, TOMATO, BASIL AND GARLIC BREAD

DESSERT

All inclusive

LEMON SORBET WITH RED FRUITS

SURF AND TURF

STARTER

All inclusive

MEXICAN SAUCE / PICO DE GALLO Tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

GUACAMOLE Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

MARTAJADA SAUCE Roasted tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and a touch of cilantro

CHEF'S CHIPOTLE SAUCE Based on chipotle chili and tomato

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

GREEN SALAD Mixed lettuces, asparagus, green beans, celery, champagne vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

SURF AND TURF : grilled and juicy filet mignon and loster, cooked to your liking and topped with a delicious herbed butter

VARIETY OF DRINK ROUND. (CLASSIC MARGARITAS OR SEASONAL FRUIT FLAVOR)

DESSERT

All inclusive

WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE Warm cake, strawberry sauce, red berries and vanilla ice cream

Mediterranea

STARTER

All inclusive

Antipasta Plate: assorted cold meats – including prosciutto and salami; marinated olives and vegetables, artisan cheeses and breads

Brie and Apple Rolls: tangy green apples and sharp brie cheese topped with pecans and rolled in puff pastry, baked until brown and flakey

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roquefort Pear Salad: mild bibb lettuce with onions and caramelized pecans, tossed in a light vinaigrette dressing; topped with slices of pear and roquefort cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Stuffed Fresh Fish: local fish rolled and stuffed with crabmeat, seasoned with a touch of cayenne and lemon, baked until moist and flaky

DESSERT

All inclusive

VANILLA OR MANGO CREME BRULLE A classic

ESENCIAS MEXICANAS & TEQUILA

STARTER

All inclusive

MEXICAN SAUCE / PICO DE GALLO Tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

GUACAMOLE Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

ROAST GREEN SAUCE Green tomato, onion, serrano chili and cilantro

FISH CEVICHE Ground or squared fish, onion, carrot, cilantro, lemon and oregano

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

GREEK SALAD Lettuce, mushrooms, feta cheese, fennel seed and white wine vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

PIPIAN FISH Fresh fish, Mexican rice, steamed vegetables, and peanut and holy leaf pipián

CREAMY RISOTTO WITH A VARIETY OF MUSHROOMS, TOMATO, BASIL AND GARLIC BREAD

DESSERT

All inclusive

CARAMEL FLAN Mexican style

SPECIAL PERSONALIZED MENU & TEQUILA MARGARITAS

STARTER

All inclusive

GUACAMOLE Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

MEXICAN SAUCE / PICO DE GALLO Tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, a touch of lemon

MARTAJADA SAUCE Roasted tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper and a touch of cilantro

VARIETY OF DRINK ROUND. (CLASSIC MARGARITAS OR SEASONAL FRUIT FLAVORS)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

PEAR SALAD Spinach, arugula, Bosch pear, walnuts, blue cheese and caramel vinaigrette

TORTILLA SOUP Chef's recipe

GREEN SALAD Mixed lettuces, asparagus, green beans, celery, champagne vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

GRILLED SHRIMP Creamy risotto, roasted vegetables, bell pepper sauce, cilantro sprouts

FILET MIGNON Herb-crusted beef fillet, mashed potatoes, vegetables, beef sauce and thyme

PIPIAN FISH Fresh fish, Mexican rice, steamed vegetables, and peanut and holy leaf pipián

GRILLED Variety of mushrooms , Creamy risotto, roasted vegetables, bell pepper sauce, cilantro sprouts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

VANILLA CREME BRULLE A classic

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Chef Ramiro's reviews

4.92

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18 services

Wow! This chef delivered what was promised (and more) with artistry and kindness! Our guests were impressed with an outstanding meal from beginning to end! We recommend this chef without any reservations!

I'm so glad I found "Take a Chef." It made the process of finding a chef so much easier. We made the right choice in choosing Ramiro Villa's team. Humberto created a high-quality, fresh, and delicious meal. We had a gourmet meal without leaving our home, and they left our kitchen spotless. It was a great experience and I would do it again!

Humberto and his staff were absolutely amazing… The food was unbelievable… Pedro was our server and he was amazing! The stories behind each dish were incredible… The food preparation and cleanup were fantastic… The pricing was fair, and I cannot wait to enjoy future meals from Humberto again… If I could give a 10 star review I would…

We had Chef Ramiro’s team cook for us last night. The food was amazing. The team was engaging and took care of every last detail right to the clean up. Everything was cooked in our kitchen right from scratch. We all had so much fun! Do not hesitate to book your dinner today!!