Chef Miguel Narvaez

Personal Chef In Vista

I have been in the industry for 15 years and have loved every bit of the way. I started as a dishwasher and have worked my way up to Executive Chef. I am currently the Sous Chef for the Marriott in Coronado in San Diego, Ca. I have also attended culinary school which gave me the opportunity to work a 3 month externship at PUJOL in Mexico City with chef Enrique Olvera where they recently got nominated #5 in the world by "Pellegrino's 50 best". I love building memorable flavor profiles and combinations.

For me, cooking is...

For me cooking is a form of expression through unique flavor profiles. I like to create a unique experience with each dish.

I learned to cook at...

I first learned to cook at home with my grandmothers growing up in Tijuana and professionally in various fine dining kitchens across San Diego

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is to never forget to have fun.

My menus

BajaMed Exclusive

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Hickory Smoked Crudo

Guacamole Tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips

Ahi poke wonton

Baja Ceviche Shooters

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Fried Risotto Ball with Marinara

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Asian Papaya Salad

Warm Winter Salad

Caprese Salad

California Caprese

Aztec Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tom Kha Soup

California Gazpacho

Pork Chashu Ramen

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Braised Short Rib and Grits with Red wine reduction

Filet Mignon with Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Harissa Marinated Pan Seared Chicken with goat cheese labneh and herbs with a cucumber side salad

Garlic Shrimp Skewers with honey rosemary vegetables

Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Green Onions and Grilled Squash

Blackened Salmon with Greek Lemon Rice and homemade tzatziki

Swordfish Picatta with Grilled Asparagus and Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

Macadamia, Orange and Basil Crusted Halibut and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Fish on Lentils with Honey Cream and Herb Medley

Trout Almondine with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Beurre Blanc

California Carbonara

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Cobbler

Apple Pie

Assorted Homemade Cookies

Baklava

Bread Pudding

Carrot Walnut Cake

Churro Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich

Churros

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Creme Brulee

Triple chocolate layer cake

Cornbread with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream Cheese

Panacotta with Brownie Crumble

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Tiramisu

BajaMed Indulge

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Ahi Poke Wontons

Baja Ceviche Shooters

Guacamole Tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips

Fried Risotto Ball with Marinara

Hickory Smoked Crudo

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Asian Papaya Salad

California Caprese

Warm Winter Salad

Aztec Tortilla Soup

California Gazpacho

Chicken Tom Kha Soup

Pork Chashu Ramen

Caprese Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Braised Short Rib and Grits with Red wine reduction

Filet Mignon with Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Red wine Reduction

Macadamia, Orange and Basil Crusted Halibut and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Green Onions and Grilled Squash

Swordfish Picatta with Grilled Asparagus and Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

Blackened Salmon with Greek Lemon Rice and homemade tzatziki

Garlic Shrimp Skewers with honey rosemary vegetables

Harissa Marinated Pan Seared Chicken with goat cheese labneh and herbs with a cucumber side salad

Trout Almondine with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Beurre Blanc

Fish on Lentils with Honey Cream and Herb Medley

California Carbonara

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Cobbler

Assorted Homemade Cookies

Bread Pudding

Carrot Walnut Cake

Churro waffles ice cream sandwhich

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Panacotta with Brownie Crumble

Creme Brulee

Tiramisu

Alta Baja California Basic

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Hickory Smoked Scallop Crudo

Guacamole Tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Baja Ceviche Shooters

Ahi Poke Wontons

Fried Risotto Ball with Marinara

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

California Gazpacho

Aztec Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tom Kha Soup

Pork Chashu Ramen

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Warm Winter Salad

Asian Papaya Salad

Caprese Salad

California Caprese

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Short Rib and Grits with Red wine reduction

Blackened Salmon with Greek Lemon Rice and homemade tzatziki

Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Green Onions and Grilled Squash

Harissa Marinated Pan Seared Chicken with goat cheese labneh and herbs with a cucumber side salad

Macadamia, Orange and Basil Crusted Halibut and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Filet Mignon with Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Red wine Reduction

Garlic Shrimp Skewers with honey rosemary vegetables

Sesame Seared Tuna with Mango, pineapple, habanero salsa, ponzu and white jazmine rice

Fish on Lentils with Honey Cream and Herb Medley

Trout Almondine with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Beurre Blanc

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Cobbler

Assorted Homemade Cookies

Bread Pudding

Carrot Walnut Cake

Churro waffles ice cream sandwhich

Churros (Fresh Handmade )

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Tiramisu

Triple chocolate layer cake

Cornbread with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream Cheese

Creme Brulee

Basililo y pomodoro Basic

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Fried mozzarella with marinara

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Caprese Salad

Drunken Mushroom Risotto

Antipasto Salad

Minestrone

Fried Squash blossoms with Honey Pesto Yogurt

Carpaccio on a crostini with Citrus, Capers and Parmegiano Reggiano

Ribollita Soup

Mushroom Cream Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cioppino

Chicken Parmesan with fresh handmade pasta and homemade marinara

Shrimp carbonara

Filet Mignon with Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Red wine Reduction

Braised Short Rib and Polenta

Wagyu Spaghetti and Meatballs

Chicken Gnocchi Pesto

Handmade Lasagna Bolognese

Seabass(If available) al Cartoccio with Herbs, Lemons, Capers and Cherry Tomatoes

Macadamia, Orange and Basil Crusted Halibut and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Apple Cobbler

Tiramisu

Creme Brulee

Coconut Kahlua Flan

BajaMed Basic

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Ahi poke wonton

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Baja Ceviche Shooters

Guacamole Tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips

Fried Risotto Ball with Marinara

Hickory Smoked Crudo

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Asian Papaya Salad

Warm Winter Salad

Caprese Salad

California Caprese

Pork Chashu Ramen

Aztec Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tom Kha Soup

California Gazpacho

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon with Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Red wine Reduction

Braised Short Rib and Grits with Red wine reduction

Macadamia, Orange and Basil Crusted Halibut and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Sesame Seared Tuna with Mango, pineapple, habanero salsa, ponzu and white jazmine rice

Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Green Onions and Grilled Squash

Blackened Salmon with Greek Lemon Rice and Grilled Squash

Swordfish Picatta with Grilled Asparagus and Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

Garlic Shrimp Skewers with honey rosemary vegetables

Fish on Lentils with Honey Cream and Herb Medley

Trout Almondine with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Beurre Blanc

Harissa Marinated Pan Seared Chicken with arugula salad and honey rosemary potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Cobbler

Assorted Homemade Cookies

Bread Pudding

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Tiramisu

Creme Brulee

Basililo y pomodoro Indulge

STARTER

All inclusive

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Fried mozzarella with marinara

Bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Caprese Salad

Drunken Mushroom Risotto

Antipasto Salad

Minestrone

Fried Squash blossoms with Honey Pesto Yogurt

Carpaccio on a Crostini with Citrus, Capers, and Parmesan

Ribollita Soup

Mushroom Cream Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cioppino

Chicken Parmesan with fresh handmade pasta and homemade marinara

Shrimp Carbonara

Filet Mignon with Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Red wine Reduction

Braised Short Rib and Polenta with Red Wine Glaze

Wagyu Spaghetti (handmade pasta) and Meatballs

Chicken Gnocchi Pesto

Handmade Lasagna Bolognese

Seabass(If available) al Cartoccio with Herbs, Lemons, Capers and Cherry Tomatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Apple Cobbler

Tiramisu

Panacotta with Brownie Crumble

Seafood Exclusive

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Oyster Rockefeller

Ponzo and Yuzu Oysters

Baja Ceviche Shooters

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Ahi poke wonton

Hickory Smoked Crudo

Aguachile Bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Lobster Bisque

7 Mares Soup

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Shrimp Cocktail

Coconut Shrimp

Thai Coconut Prawn Soup

Niçoise Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Sesame seared Ahi Tuna with white rice and mango pineapple sauce

Lobster Parpadelle

Blackened Salmon with Greek Lemon Rice and homemade tzatziki

Garlic Shrimp Skewers with honey rosemary vegetables

Macadamia, Orange and Basil Crusted Halibut and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Green Onions and Grilled Squash

Trout Almondine with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Beurre Blanc

Swordfish Picatta with Grilled Asparagus and Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Cobbler

Assorted Homemade Cookies

Bread Pudding

Carrot Walnut Cake

Churro waffles ice cream sandwhich

Creme BruleeCoconut Kahlua Flan

Cornbread with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream Cheese

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Panacotta with Brownie Crumble

Tiramisu

Triple chocolate layer cake

Seafood Indulge

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Oyster Rockefeller

Ponzo and Yuzu Oysters

Baja Ceviche Shooters

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Ahi poke wonton

Hickory Smoked Crudo

Aguachile Bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Lobster Bisque

7 Mares Soup

Grilled Shrimp Salad

Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Shrimp Cocktail

Coconut Shrimp

Thai Coconut Prawn Soup

Niçoise Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sesame seared Ahi Tuna with white rice and mango pineapple sauce

Lobster Parpadelle

Blackened Salmon with Greek Lemon Rice and homemade tzatziki

Garlic Shrimp Skewers with honey rosemary vegetables

Macadamia, Orange and Basil Crusted Halibut and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Teriyaki Mahi Mahi with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Green Onions and Grilled Squash

Trout Almondine with Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Lemon Beurre Blanc

Swordfish Picatta with Grilled Asparagus and Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Cobbler

Assorted Homemade Cookies

Bread Pudding

Carrot Walnut Cake

Churro waffles ice cream sandwhich

Creme Brulee

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Cornbread with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream Cheese

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Panacotta with Brownie Crumble

Tiramisu

Triple chocolate layer cake

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Chef Miguel's reviews

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101 services

these guys were great and all the food was great

Chef Miguel and his team were incredible. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. They arrived on time and served the food as requested. They cleaned everything up. I can’t wait to use Chef Miguel again. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for an amazing in home experience.

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting an executive dinner at our CEO’s home, and thanks to Chef Miguel, it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment he arrived, his professionalism and attention to detail were evident. He crafted a perfectly tailored menu that not only impressed but exceeded the expectations of all of our guests. The quality of the ingredients, the presentation, and the exquisite flavors of each dish were simply outstanding. Chef Miguel effortlessly balanced creativity with classic flavors, ensuring every bite was memorable. What stood out most was his ability to accommodate specific dietary needs while maintaining the integrity of the dishes. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and worked seamlessly given all the obstacles that he was handed. Chef Miguel truly elevated the evening, turning a great dinner into a spectacular culinary experience. We highly recommend him for any occasion where you want to impress your guests with exceptional food and service. We will undoubtedly be booking him again for future events!

Miguel was great. His associates were super nice. The food was amazing. They made the evening a memorable one. I highly recommend him.

We had such an amazing experience and I would gladly have Miguel over again to cook. He put a lot of time and effort into our meal. Everything was amazing and he left the kitchen cleaner than it was before

Miguel was great. Good was great. Everything was great!

Although the food, experience, and service were incredible, what truly made this perfect for us was the time it gave our family to be together. For that we will forever be grateful.

Chef Miguel was lights out. Amazing night, food off the charts. 5 ⭐️

This was an amazing and incredible experience. I would definitely recommend our chef and this service to others.

We hired Miguel during a vacation in Palm Springs and he did a fantastic job prepping and preparing a delicious Michelin Mexican menu. Each dish was thoughtfully created and rich with flavor and flair. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

Chef Miguel and his sous-chef were awesome. They prepared such a lovely 4 course meal and made the experience so enjoyable for us. The food and service was great. I would definitely use Take A Chef again and would highly recommend Chef Miguel.

Chef Miguel was amazing. Everything from start to finish was amazing.

Miguel and his sous chef were truly incredible, punctual, the food was phenomenal! He even made food for the toddlers that was also delicious! 10/10 would recommend.

Chef Miguel was absolutely amazing in every way!!! The menu was crafted perfectly to our wishes, everything was made from scratch, and food was out of this world delicious!!! And SOOO much food!! An incredible professional, and just an all-around nice person. Presentation and clean up was perfect. We will never forget this experience, and so grateful to have had this master chef prepare such a beautiful meal in our home. Thank you Chef Miguel!!!

We had a great time with Chef Miguel. Everything from prep to clean up, it was an amazing experience. Would 100% do it again. Thank you Chef!

Chef Miguel Narvaez was amazing from start to finish. Each dish was delicious and we happily ate over left overs after he left! (:

Our dining experience with Chef Miguel was amazing. He was very professional and his food was incredible. Highly recommend!

Miguel was incredible. Very creative and attentive. He worked with me on menus. He was flexible and everyone enjoyed the food. Miguel is super talented and we really appreciated his craft. Highly recommend!

Miguel provided an amazing experience throughout the entire process. He was very responsive and flexible on timing, location (we were in Palm Springs and he's based on San Diego), and menu choices. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. Both he and his sous chef Valeria were engaging and professional. I'd highly recommend booking Miguel and his team for a great dining experience.

My brother-in-law and sis-in-law enjoyed their meals! They said everything was delicious and would definitely recommend this dining experience to friends and family.