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

Alta Baja California

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Hickory Smoked Scallop Crudo

Guacamole Tatemado Bites on Plantain Chips

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Ceviche Shooters

Ahi Poke Wontons

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

California Gazpacho

Aztec Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tom Kha Soup

Pork Chashu Ramen

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Watermelon Summer Salad

Asian Papaya Salad

Caprese salad

Greek Yogurt Salad and Roasted Beets salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Carrot Walnut Cake

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Creme Brulee

Tiramisu

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwhich

Cornbread with Salted Caramel and Whipped Cream Cheese

Panacotta with Brownie Crumble

Dal Mare

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese Salad

Raw Oysters

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Fried Calamari and Marinara

Mussels in White Wine

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Cioppino

Clam Linguine

Macadamia Basil Crusted Halibut and Mashed Potatoes

Salmon Polenta

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Panacotta

Basililo y pomodoro

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Bruschetta

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Fried mozzarella with marinara

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Caprese Salad

Risotto

Antipasto

Minestrone

Fried Squash blossoms with Honey Pesto Yogurt

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Cioppino

Chicken Parmesan with fresh 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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Apple Cobbler

Tiramisu

Creme Brulee

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Southern Delight

STARTER

All inclusive

Watermelon Summer Salad

Wagyu Chili

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Crab Cakes

New Orleans Shrimp

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Chicken Fried Steak

Steak and Mashed Potatoes

Marinated Half Chicken and Creole Rice

Fried Catfish and bacon mac and cheese

Fried Chicken and bacon mac and cheese

DESSERT

All inclusive

Key Lime Pie

Apple Cobbler

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Triple chocolate layer cake

Michelin Mexican Menu

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Guacamole Tatemado with pork rinds and tortilla chips and plantain chips

Hickory Smoked Scallop Crudo

Black bean chipotle lobster tostada

Ceviche Shooters

Aguachile Bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

100 Anniversary Tijuana Cesar Salad

Homemade Mole with Imported Panela Cheese and handmade tortillas

Flor De Calabaza Quesadilla (Squash Blossoms)

Aztec Tortilla Soup

Mexican Caprese Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Wagyu Picadillo Sopes

Baja Taco (Fish Tacos)

Mexican Steak with Caramelized Onions, Homemade Salsa and Seasonal Mushrooms

Wagyu Albondigas de Doña Gloria (My moms albondigas recipe with Wagyu)

Camarones a la Diabla (spicy garlic shrimp with tortillas, seared cheese and avocado)

Chile Relleno with Mexican Rice

Chicharron Prensado Sopes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Conchitas ( Handmade Mexican Sweet Bread ) with Mexican hot Chocolate

Coconut Kahlua Flan

Churros (Fresh Handmade )

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Mediterranean Delight

STARTER

All inclusive

Homemade Hummus

Pita Bread

Baba ghanoush

Homemade Tzatziki

Tabbouli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Crab Cakes

Greek Yogurt Salad and Roasted Beets salad

Fattoush Salad

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Kibbeh

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

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

Garlic Shrimp Skewers with honey rosemary vegetables

Blackened Salmon with Greek Lemon Rice and homemade tzatziki

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

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baklava

Tiramisu

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Creme Brulee

Coconut Kahlua Flan

La Fusion Français

STARTER

All inclusive

Hûitres Rockefeller

Plat a Fromage et Charcuterie

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Champignons a la Balsamic

Nouveau Orleans Shrimp

Niçoise Salad

Mussels with White wine Sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Poulet A la herbes et légumes rôtis

Poulet Milanese pomme purée

Steak et pomme purée

Seared Salmon and White Wine Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Creme Brulee

Mini Chocolate Cheesecake

Parfait

Apple Cobbler

Fusion Surprise

STARTER

All inclusive

Aguachile

Gaspacho

Hummus and Pita

Guacamole Tatemado

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caprese Salad

Chile Relleno

Tortilla Soup

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Risotto

Sope

Meatballs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Apple Cobbler

Churros

Ice Cream

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Chef Miguel's reviews

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97 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.