I’m Chef Juan Aponcio, and if you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, you’re in the right place.

As a private chef with a reputation for excellence, I blend world-class culinary techniques with bold, innovative flavors, creating meals that are nothing short of extraordinary.

From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, my menus are crafted to impress, tailored to your tastes, and designed to make each event feel legendary.

I take pride in delivering not just food, but a culinary journey—an experience that leaves you and your guests talking long after the last bite.

Ready to book a dining experience with the GOAT? Let’s make it unforgettable.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking for me is the art of storytelling through flavors. It’s my way of bringing people together, creating connections, and sparking joy with every

I learned to cook at...

I come from a family of amazing cooks a chef the taught me how to create unforgettable flavors and culinary school taught me to elevate them!

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is balancing precision with creativity, letting bold ingredients shine while adding a touch of unexpected flavor to every dis

My menus

Latin Mediterranean fusion experiment

STARTER

All inclusive

Calamari Rings: Breaded and fried calamari rings served with a whey sauce from the pacific coast of Colombia and Peruvian chili

Spanish Montaditos: Baguette slices topped with a variety of ingredients (cold cuts, jams, and vegetables)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Fresh Salad: A mix of mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, serrano ham, and sweet almonds

Fresh Ceviche: White fish diced and cooked through denaturation in leche de tigre, topped with puffed corn and seasonal fruit

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Coconut Gnocchi: classic gnocchi coated on a creamy coconut sauce with Shrimp

Squid Ink Pasta: blackened pasta a sauté of with Shrimp, Octopus and fire roasted mango

Stuffed Portobello: Portobello mushroom filled with shrimp in tree tomato sauce, served with baguette bread and pickled seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Creamy Cannoli: Fried cannoli filled with whipped creamy farmer’s cheese, accompanied by a tangy passion fruit sauce with hints of cardamom

Chocolate-Covered Citrus Segments: Citrus wedges dipped in chocolate and spiced for a unique finish

Latin Asian fusion delight

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All inclusive

Shrimp Tempura: Lightly fried shrimp tempura served with a spinach and basil coulis, whey sauce from the pacific coast of Colombia, and olive oil

Pork Gyozas: Steamed dumplings filled with spiced ground pork and hints of panela

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tilapia Tiradito: Fresh tilapia thinly sliced and drizzled with leche de tigre and seasonal fruit

Tilapia Nigiri with Puffed Corn: Finely chopped tilapia on sushi rice, topped with a passion fruit jam and fresh radishes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sautéed Octopus with Cherry Tomatoes: Skewers of baby octopus and cherry tomatoes glazed with honey

Shrimp and Caramelized Pineapple Ceviche: Traditional shrimp ceviche with onion, cilantro, and lime, enhanced by caramelized pineapple

Karaage Tacos: Japanese-style crispy chicken coated in a bittersweet tomato and panels -based sauce, served with pickled vegetables, whey sauce form the pacific coast of Colombia, and bitter cacao nib accents

DESSERT

All inclusive

Angel Hair Dumpling: dumpling with a pumpkin and pineapple jam, accented with house-made coastal whey, black garlic, and pink peppercorn

Sticky Coconut Rice with Mango: Thai-style rice pudding cooked in coconut milk, served with fried rice cake, fresh mango, and sesame oil

Latin Italian fusion experience

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All inclusive

Cherry Tomato Bruschettas with Panela Accents: Baguette slices topped with cherry tomatoes confited in sweet olive oil and panela, Colombian cheese, and basil

Fresh Caprese Salad with Colombian Cheese: Sliced tomatoes seasoned with spices to enhance flavor, paired with fresh Colombian cheese and basil, drizzled with olive oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Eggplant Parmesan: Parmesan-baked eggplant served with tree tomato jam

Cheese and Pork Arancini: Risotto balls stuffed with chicharrón and cheese, served with a seasonal fruit sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chicharrón Risotto: Arborio rice cooked in white wine and vegetable broth with crispy pancetta and cheese

Shrimp Risotto: Arborio rice cooked in white wine and shrimp broth, served with sautéed shrimp and cheese

Mushroom Risotto: Arborio rice cooked in white wine and vegetable broth, mixed with assorted mushrooms and cheese

Chicken Risotto: Arborio rice cooked in white wine and chicken broth, with sautéed chicken and cheese

Pasta in Vodka and Oyster Mushroom Sauce: Short pasta with breaded oyster mushrooms, served in a creamy tomato and yellow pepper sauce with vodka

Pasta with avocado Pesto: Long pasta served with avocado and nuts pesto sauce and Colombian Siete Cueros cheese

Bolognese Pasta: Long pasta with a pork and beef Bolognese sauce, topped with Paipa cheese

Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp and Octopus: Black squid ink pasta with sautéed shrimp and octopus, seasoned with oregano and fire roasted mango

Vegetable Risotto: Arborio rice cooked in white wine and vegetable broth, mixed with assorted vegetables

Chicken Pasta in Red Wine Sauce: Short pasta with sautéed chicken, served in a red wine sauce with mushroom duxelles and onions

DESSERT

All inclusive

Deconstructed Tiramisu: Whipped farmer’s cheese with rum and orange zest, served over a butter cookie crumble with coffee caramel and cocoa powder

Creamy Cannoli: Fried cannoli filled with whipped creamy farmer’s cheese, accompanied by a tangy passion fruit sauce with hints of cardamom

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Chef Juan's reviews

4.67

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24 services

Juan and his assistant chef were an amazing choice. Juan came to Colombia from Venezuela, and you can tell he really takes the time to understand flavors, evolve his dishes, and constantly hone his craft. More importantly, Juan was super communicative before arrival, asking the right questions about the space he would be working in, and doing the proper prep and setup based upon that. The duo was punctual, polite, Juan told us interesting stories about his life and surrounding the dishes, and for the Extranjeros here, he is completely fluent in English. Great menu (chose the latin/asian fusion,) great portions, and a thoughtful food journey. A+++ experience, and will use him again!

Excelente menú italovegetariano, 30 e lode.

Juan is a great chef with a real talent for preparing great dishes. It is not difficult to see, or taste his talent. The seasonings were perfect and my guests were very impressed. He speaks both Spanish and English which made it easier for me since my Spanish isn’t the best. I would highly recommend Juan to anyone and I’m definitely using him again in the future.

Excelente! Unos platos muy pulidos, deliciosos

Juan estuvo 10/10. Está genial para celebrar un cumpleaños!