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Private chef preparing a luxury seafood dinner aboard a yacht in Cartagena at sunset

Cartagena · Private Chefs

Private Chef in Cartagena

Private chef service in Cartagena for luxury villas, colonial homes, private residences and selected yacht charters, with custom menus for memorable Caribbean dining.

Overview

About this service

Enjoy a private dining experience at your villa, colonial home, private residence or aboard a suitable yacht in Cartagena. Keys To Colombia can arrange a professional private chef for breakfast, lunch, dinner, celebrations or custom multi-meal service.

Menus can be tailored around your preferences and the occasion, including Colombian and Caribbean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, family-style meals or elevated plated dinners. Dietary requirements can also be accommodated when coordinated in advance.

For yacht charters, we can coordinate the chef experience around the vessel, itinerary and onboard facilities. Depending on the yacht, dishes may be prepared onboard, partially prepared in advance or finished and served aboard.

Private chef service is ideal for families, couples, private groups, executive travelers and celebrations where you want restaurant-level service with more privacy and flexibility.

Final menus, ingredient costs, staffing and pricing are confirmed before booking based on your dates, group size, location or vessel, menu and requested service style.

Highlights

What sets it apart

  • 01Private chef service at villas, colonial homes, residences or selected yachts
  • 02Breakfast, lunch, dinner or custom meal service
  • 03Colombian and Caribbean-inspired menu options
  • 04Fresh seafood and premium ingredient options
  • 05Menus tailored to your group and occasion
  • 06Yacht dining coordinated around the vessel and itinerary

Who it's for

Designed for

  • Families
  • Couples and honeymooners
  • Private groups
  • Birthday and celebration groups
  • Corporate and executive travelers
  • Guests staying in private villas or luxury residences
  • Guests adding a private dining experience to a yacht charter

How it works

The process

  1. 1

    1. Tell us about your stay

    Send us your date, accommodation, number of guests, preferred meal time and the type of experience you want.

  2. 2

    2. Build the menu

    We coordinate menu options based on your preferences, dietary requirements, occasion and budget.

  3. 3

    3. Confirm the service

    The final menu, ingredients, staffing, timing and price are confirmed before booking.

  4. 4

    4. Enjoy it at your accommodation

    Your chef arrives at the agreed time and prepares the meal at the property, subject to kitchen access and property rules.

Included

What's included

  • Private chef coordination
  • Custom menu planning
  • Meal preparation at the agreed property or suitable yacht
  • Kitchen or service-area cleanup related to the chef service
  • Coordination of timing and access with your itinerary

Upgrades

Optional services

  • Premium seafood or specialty ingredients
  • Additional service staff or waiter
  • Private bartender
  • Wine or beverage pairing
  • Special table setup or celebration styling
  • Multiple meals or full-day chef service
  • Grocery and beverage pre-stocking
  • Private yacht charter coordination

Good to know

Important notes

Pricing is customized for every booking and depends on the number of guests, menu, ingredients, service duration, property or vessel, staffing and date. For villas and residences, the accommodation must have suitable kitchen access and permit outside service providers. For yacht service, onboard preparation depends on the vessel's galley, equipment, charter rules, capacity and itinerary. Some menus may be partially prepared before boarding and finished or served onboard. Dietary restrictions and allergies must be communicated in advance. Guests with severe allergies should discuss the required level of cross-contamination control before booking.

FAQs

Questions, answered

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