Chef Chevere Colombian Food Cheverecf

Private Chef In South Bend

Welcome to Chevere Colombian Food, your culinary destination to experience authentic Colombian cuisine! Immerse yourself in a feast of exquisite flavors that will transport you directly to the vibrant streets of Colombia.

En Chevere, fusionamos tradición y modernidad para ofrecerte platos frescos y llenos de sabor, preparados con ingredientes de la más alta calidad. Desde nuestras empanadas crujientes y rellenas de tradición hasta nuestros platos principales que capturan la esencia misma de la gastronomía colombiana, cada bocado es una celebración de la pasión y la excelencia culinaria.

Nuestro menú diverso y colorido refleja la riqueza cultural de Colombia, desde las jugosas carnes asadas hasta los aromáticos arroces y las irresistibles arepas. Cada plato es una obra maestra creada con amor y dedicación, garantizando una experiencia gastronómica única que te hará volver por más.

Chevere Colombian Food, además de ser el primer restaurante colombiano en la zona de Michiana y una empresa familiar, se enorgullece de ofrecer servicios adicionales. Diseñamos exquisita comida para eventos especiales y, para tu comodidad diaria, creamos Weekly Tupperware Food para que disfrutes de nuestras delicias en la comodidad de tu hogar.

En Chevere Colombian Food, nos enorgullece no solo en satisfacer tus antojos, sino también en ofrecerte un servicio excepcional. Con la comodidad de un clic, puedes disfrutar de la verdadera esencia de Colombia entregada directamente a tu puerta.

Descubre por qué somos la elección preferida de los amantes de la comida colombiana. ¡Embárcate en un viaje culinario emocionante con Chevere Colombian Food y deja que los sabores auténticos de Colombia conquisten tu paladar!

For me, cooking is...

At Chevere Colombian Food, cooking is expressing our culture with passion. Each dish reflects the richness of Colombia in every bite.

I learned to cook at...

Our culinary expertise is rooted in the vibrant traditions of Colombia, where we mastered the art of cooking with passion and skill.

A cooking secret...

Our kitchen secret lies in blending time-honored Colombian recipes with a dash of creativity, crafting flavors that dance on every palate.

My menus

Colombian full day vegetarian and pescatarian

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Colombian Eggs and Arepa: Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions served with corn arepa

Empanadas: Crispy turnovers filled with either vegetarian or pescatarian options like cheese or fish with veggies

Buñuelos: Fried cheesy dough balls, a Colombian favorite

Arepa con Queso: Traditional corn arepa with melted cheese

Mango Biche: Green mango slices with salt and lime, a refreshing treat

Yogurt Parfait: Layered with granola and fresh berries

Arepa de Choclo: Sweet corn arepa served with cheese

Pan de Bono: Cheese bread rolls, a Colombian staple

Guava Bites: Sweet guava paste wrapped in cheese or puff pastry

Shrimp Ceviche: Fresh shrimp marinated in lime juice with avocado and cilantro

FIRST COURSE

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Patacones: Fried green plantains served with guacamole or hogao a traditional Colombian tomato and onion sauce

Sopa de Lentejas: Lentil soup with carrots, potatoes, and cilantro

Ensalada Fresca: Fresh mixed greens with avocado, tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette

Arroz con Coco: Coconut rice with plantains

Fresh Fruit Salad: Assorted seasonal fruits with a hint of honey and lime or Heavy Whipping Cream

Ajiaco: Traditional Colombian potato and chicken soup (vegetarian version available upon request)

Mango Ceviche: Fresh mango cubes marinated in lime juice with cilantro

Sancocho: Hearty Colombian soup with potatoes, corn, pumpkin, carrot, plantain and cassava

Changua: Traditional Colombian milk and egg soup with scallions

MAIN COURSE

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Pescado a la Plancha: Grilled fish with a tropical fruit salsa on the side

Vegetarian Bandeja Paisa: A vegetarian twist on the traditional dish, beans, rice, plantains, avocado, and a fried egg

Vegetarian Arepa Rellena: Arepa filled with beans, avocado, and cheese

DESSERT

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Passion Fruit Dessert

Tres Leches Cake: A classic dessert to finish the meal

Cocadas: Sweet coconut candies, a traditional treat made with shredded coconut and caramelized sugar

Torta de Ahuyama: A moist pumpkin cake

Merengón: A luscious meringue dessert layered with fresh fruits and cream

Arroz con Leche: Creamy rice pudding infused with cinnamon and raisins

Postre de Natas: A creamy and indulgent dessert made from milk skins

Salpicon de Frutas Colombiano: A vibrant Colombian fruit salad featuring a medley of diced tropical fruits, typically marinated in a sweet citrus juice, offering a refreshing and delightful flavor explosion

Pacifico

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Bollo limpio

Butifarra

Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones): Chilled shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce, often accompanied by avocado and lime

FIRST COURSE

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Arroz con Coco: Coconut rice with plantains

Mango Ceviche: Fresh mango cubes marinated in lime juice with cilantro

MAIN COURSE

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Fried Fish Fritters (Aborrajados de Pescado): Fish fillets coated in batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy

Pusandao: fresh catfish with aromatic coconut milk, potatoes, yuca, and plantains, enriched with Colombian herbs and spices

Valluna Pork Chop (Chuleta Valluna): Pork chop marinated and grilled, typically seasoned with Colombian spices for a flavorful taste. served with rice

DESSERT

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Yellow drafon fruit dessert

Cocadas: Sweet coconut candies, a traditional treat made with shredded coconut and caramelized sugar

Orinoquia y Amazonia

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Rice Bread (Pan de Arroz): A traditional Colombian bread made from a mixture of rice flour, cheese, eggs, and milk

Plantain Wrapped Delight (Envuelto de Plátano): A traditional Colombian dish where ripe plantains are filled with meat or cheese, wrapped in plantain or bijao leaves, then steamed or grilled for a flavorful bite

FIRST COURSE

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Casabe: A traditional flatbread made from yuca (cassava) root, popular in various Latin American and Caribbean cuisines

Green Plantain Soup (Sopa de Plátano Verde): A savory Colombian soup made from green plantains, typically served with a base of chicken or beef broth and seasoned with herbs and spices, creating a comforting and flavorful dish

MAIN COURSE

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Mamona: A traditional Colombian dish consisting of slow-cooked veal seasoned, served with cassava or plantains

Hallaca: dish made with corn dough filled with a mixture of pork, chicken, peas and carrots

Sancocho de Gallina: A traditional Colombian stew prepared with hen, corn, potatoes, cassava, plantains, and other vegetables, seasoned with herbs and spices, creating a comforting and flavorful dish

Catfish in Coconut Sauce (Bagre en Salsa de Coco): A Colombian dish featuring catfish fillets cooked in a delicious coconut sauce, seasoned with local spices and herbs, offering a mild and tropical flavor

Capón de Auyama: A traditional Colombian dish made from auyama (pumpkin) that is cooked and mashed, then seasoned with various ingredients such as milk, sugar, and spices to create a sweet and creamy dessert or side dish

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Bananas with Syrup (Bananos con Melao): A simple yet delicious Colombian dessert consisting of bananas slowly cooked in molasses or panela, creating a sweet and sticky treat

Baked Milk (Leche Asada): A popular dessert in several Latin American countries, including Colombia, made with milk, sugar, and often flavored with cinnamon or vanilla, baked until caramelized with a golden layer on top

Guava Paste with Cheese (Bocadillo con Queso): A classic Colombian combination featuring guava paste and white cheese, typically served as a snack or dessert, offering a delightful contrast between the sweetness of the guava paste and the saltiness of the cheese

Andina

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Buñuelos: Fried cheesy dough balls, a Colombian favorite

Arepa con Queso: Traditional corn arepa with melted cheese

Arepa de Choclo: Sweet corn arepa served with cheese

Empanadas: Crispy turnovers filled with potato and beef or potato and chicken

FIRST COURSE

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Rib Broth (Caldo de Costilla): A comforting Colombian broth made with beef ribs, potatoes, and spices that provide a deep and savory flavor

Mute Santandereano: A traditional Santander stew made with meats, corn, potato, yucca, and guasca, providing a distinctive flavor profile and served warm and comforting

MAIN COURSE

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Tamal: A traditional Colombian dish consisting of corn dough filled with meat, chicken, pork, or vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to create a soft and flavorful texture

Bandeja Paisa: An iconic Colombian dish featuring ground beef, pork belly, rice, beans, fried egg, ripe plantain, and avocado, offering a hearty blend of flavors and textures

Lechona: A traditional Colombian dish involving a whole roasted pig stuffed with rice, peas, onions, and spices, slow-cooked until the skin becomes crispy, creating a contrast of flavors and textures

Fritanga: A varied selection of fried meats and offal, such as chorizo, blood sausage, pork belly, and yellow potatoes, offering a rich and hearty mix of flavors

DESSERT

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Merengón: A luscious meringue dessert layered with fresh fruits and cream

Arroz con Leche: Creamy rice pudding infused with cinnamon and raisins

Postre de Natas: A creamy and indulgent dessert made from milk skins

Obleas: Delicate sweet discs made from two wafers with traditional fillings like caramel dip, grated cheese, fruits, or condensed milk, creating a sweet and tasty dessert

Insular

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Albondigas de Pescado: Delicate fish meatballs seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, providing a flavorful and tender seafood experience

Corn Cake with Coconut Milk: A delightful cake made from creamy corn purée blended with coconut milk, sugar, butter, eggs, and white cheese, baked to perfection

FIRST COURSE

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Patacones: Fried green plantains served with guacamole or hogao a traditional Colombian tomato and onion sauce

Arroz con Coco: Coconut rice with plantains

MAIN COURSE

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Pescado Guisado: A savory dish featuring fish simmered with red onions, bell peppers, coconut milk, and garlic, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures

Fried Fish: Typically served with patacones (fried green plantains) and cabbage salad, the fish is seasoned with lemon and spices before frying to achieve a wonderfully flavorful taste

DESSERT

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Cocadas: Sweet coconut candies, a traditional treat made with shredded coconut and caramelized sugar

Torta de Ahuyama: A moist pumpkin cake

Caribe

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Shrimp Ceviche: Fresh shrimp marinated in lime juice with avocado and cilantro

Egg Arepa (Arepa de Huevo): An arepa filled with egg that is fried until achieving a crispy exterior and soft interior, a typical delight from the Colombian Caribbean region

Empanadas: Crispy turnovers filled with potato and beef or potato and chicken

Tropial Salad: mix of lettuce, pineapple, strawberry and raisins with sweet cream

Carimañola: A croquette-like snack made with cassava dough stuffed with meat or cheese, fried to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior

Yuca Arepitas with Coastal Cheese (Arepitas de Yuca con Queso Costeño): Delicious small arepas made with yuca dough and coastal cheese, fried to a golden brown and served hot to enjoy their authentic flavor

FIRST COURSE

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Patacones: Fried green plantains served with guacamole or hogao a traditional Colombian tomato and onion sauce

Arroz con Coco: Coconut rice with plantains

Cayeye: A traditional Colombian dish made from mashed green plantains, typically served as a side dish, offering a soft and delightful texture

Bollo Limpio: A preparation of tender corn wrapped in banana leaves, steamed to perfection, resulting in a tender and slightly sweet bite

Plantains with Sautéed Shrimp (Patacones con Camarones Salteados): Slices of green plantains fried until crispy, accompanied by shrimp sautéed in a garlic and spice sauce, creating a contrast of flavors and textures

MAIN COURSE

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Fish Sancocho: A hearty and flavorful broth made with various types of fish, cassava, corn, and Colombian seasonings, creating a comforting and savory dish

Seafood Casserole (Cazuela de Mariscos): An exquisite blend of fresh seafood such as shrimp, squid, and mussels, cooked in a rich and aromatic sauce, perfect for seafood enthusiasts

Shredded Beef with Cayeye and Coastal Cream (Carne Desmechada con Cayeye y Suero Costeño): Shredded beef, served with cayeye and coastal cream for a rich and comforting dish

DESSERT

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Cocadas: Sweet coconut candies, a traditional treat made with shredded coconut and caramelized sugar

Candied Papaya: Tender papaya slices simmered in sugar syrup, capturing its natural sweetness

Colombian full day vegetarian and pescatarian

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Colombian Eggs and Arepa: Scrambled eggs with tomatoes and onions served with corn arepa

Empanadas: Crispy turnovers filled with either vegetarian or pescatarian options like cheese or fish with veggies

Buñuelos: Fried cheesy dough balls, a Colombian favorite

Arepa con Queso: Traditional corn arepa with melted cheese

Mango Biche: Green mango slices with salt and lime, a refreshing treat

Yogurt Parfait: Layered with granola and fresh berries

Arepa de Choclo: Sweet corn arepa served with cheese

Pan de Bono: Cheese bread rolls, a Colombian staple

Guava Bites: Sweet guava paste wrapped in cheese or puff pastry

Shrimp Ceviche: Fresh shrimp marinated in lime juice with avocado and cilantro

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Patacones: Fried green plantains served with guacamole or hogao a traditional Colombian tomato and onion sauce

Sopa de Lentejas: Lentil soup with carrots, potatoes, and cilantro

Ensalada Fresca: Fresh mixed greens with avocado, tomatoes, and a light vinaigrette

Arroz con Coco: Coconut rice with plantains

Fresh Fruit Salad: Assorted seasonal fruits with a hint of honey and lime or Heavy Whipping Cream

Ajiaco: Traditional Colombian potato and chicken soup (vegetarian version available upon request)

Mango Ceviche: Fresh mango cubes marinated in lime juice with cilantro

Sancocho: Hearty Colombian soup with potatoes, corn, pumpkin, carrot, plantain and cassava

Changua: Traditional Colombian milk and egg soup with scallions

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pescado a la Plancha: Grilled fish with a tropical fruit salsa on the side

Vegetarian Bandeja Paisa: A vegetarian twist on the traditional dish, beans, rice, plantains, avocado, and a fried egg

Vegetarian Arepa Rellena: Arepa filled with beans, avocado, and cheese

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Passion Fruit Dessert

Tres Leches Cake: A classic dessert to finish the meal

Cocadas: Sweet coconut candies, a traditional treat made with shredded coconut and caramelized sugar

Torta de Ahuyama: A moist pumpkin cake

Merengón: A luscious meringue dessert layered with fresh fruits and cream

Arroz con Leche: Creamy rice pudding infused with cinnamon and raisins

Postre de Natas: A creamy and indulgent dessert made from milk skins

Pacifico

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Bollo limpio

Butifarra

Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones): Chilled shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce, often accompanied by avocado and lime

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arroz con Coco: Coconut rice with plantains

Mango Ceviche: Fresh mango cubes marinated in lime juice with cilantro

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fried Fish Fritters (Aborrajados de Pescado): Fish fillets coated in batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy

Pusandao: fresh catfish with aromatic coconut milk, potatoes, yuca, and plantains, enriched with Colombian herbs and spices

Valluna Pork Chop (Chuleta Valluna): Pork chop marinated and grilled, typically seasoned with Colombian spices for a flavorful taste. served with rice

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Yellow drafon fruit dessert

Cocadas: Sweet coconut candies, a traditional treat made with shredded coconut and caramelized sugar

Orinoquia y Amazonia

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Rice Bread (Pan de Arroz): A traditional Colombian bread made from a mixture of rice flour, cheese, eggs, and milk

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Casabe: A traditional flatbread made from yuca (cassava) root, popular in various Latin American and Caribbean cuisines

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mamona: A traditional Colombian dish consisting of slow-cooked veal seasoned, served with cassava or plantains

Hallaca: dish made with corn dough filled with a mixture of pork, chicken, peas and carrots

Sancocho de Gallina: A traditional Colombian stew prepared with hen, corn, potatoes, cassava, plantains, and other vegetables, seasoned with herbs and spices, creating a comforting and flavorful dish

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Bananas with Syrup (Bananos con Melao): A simple yet delicious Colombian dessert consisting of bananas slowly cooked in molasses or panela, creating a sweet and sticky treat

Andina

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Buñuelos: Fried cheesy dough balls, a Colombian favorite

Arepa con Queso: Traditional corn arepa with melted cheese

Arepa de Choclo: Sweet corn arepa served with cheese

Empanadas: Crispy turnovers filled with potato and beef or potato and chicken

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Rib Broth (Caldo de Costilla): A comforting Colombian broth made with beef ribs, potatoes, and spices that provide a deep and savory flavor

Mute Santandereano: A traditional Santander stew made with meats, corn, potato, yucca, and guasca, providing a distinctive flavor profile and served warm and comforting

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tamal: A traditional Colombian dish consisting of corn dough filled with meat, chicken, pork, or vegetables, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to create a soft and flavorful texture

Bandeja Paisa: An iconic Colombian dish featuring ground beef, pork belly, rice, beans, fried egg, ripe plantain, and avocado, offering a hearty blend of flavors and textures

Lechona: A traditional Colombian dish involving a whole roasted pig stuffed with rice, peas, onions, and spices, slow-cooked until the skin becomes crispy, creating a contrast of flavors and textures

Fritanga: A varied selection of fried meats and offal, such as chorizo, blood sausage, pork belly, and yellow potatoes, offering a rich and hearty mix of flavors

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Merengón: A luscious meringue dessert layered with fresh fruits and cream

Arroz con Leche: Creamy rice pudding infused with cinnamon and raisins

Postre de Natas: A creamy and indulgent dessert made from milk skins

Obleas: Delicate sweet discs made from two wafers with traditional fillings like caramel dip, grated cheese, fruits, or condensed milk, creating a sweet and tasty dessert