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Private Chefs
in Aruba

Bring the restaurant to your villa. Hand-picked private chefs who cook in your home — from intimate dinners to full celebration feasts.

Featured chefs

Vetted professionals, all available for in-villa dining experiences

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✦ Must book

Ruben Hernandez
Private Chef · Caribbean, Latin & International

↗ personalchef-hernandez.com

Ruben Dario Hernandez is a private chef based in Aruba with a lifelong passion for food. Trained in Culinary Arts, he launched his own private chef business at 25 and has been bringing exceptional dining experiences right to your door ever since. He cooks at villas, on boats, at any accommodation, and for weddings and special events — all menus are fully tailored to your preferences and budget.

Specialties

Garlic butter shrimpLobster bisqueCrème brûléeLocal Aruban menuBBQChef’s table & wineMixology

Details

🍽️Services: Villa, boat, accommodation, weddings, events
🌿Menus: Fully tailored to preferences & budget
🥂Add-ons: Floating breakfast, mixologist, cheese boards
📞Phone / WhatsApp: +297 567 0400
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MenuStarting price p.p.
Breakfast$55
Brunch$70
BBQ$100
2-course dinner$85
3-course dinner$105
4-course dinner$125
Local Aruban menu$85
Luxury fine dining$150
Chef’s table & wine pairing$250
Wedding catering$65
Floating breakfast tray (for 2)$55 tray rental
Private chef fee (excl. food)$150
From $55 p.p. · All prices excl. taxes · Menus tailored to your needs
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✦ Must book

Moises Carvajal
Private Chef · Caribbean Fine Dining · Chef Life Aruba

↗ @cheflifearuba

Private Chef Moises turns your villa into a culinary party. An all-around chef with a Caribbean twist, he cooks delicious breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and fine dinners for any occasion — right in your accommodation. His service is fully comprehensive: he purchases all ingredients, does the plating and serving, and handles cleanup, so all you do is enjoy every bite.

Specialties

Caribbean fine diningSeafood & surf & turfFilet mignonLobster thermidorCevichePaellaLocal Aruban dishes

Details

🍽️Services: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, events
✅Includes: Ingredients, plating, serving & cleanup
👨‍👩‍👧Kids: Half price · Min. 4 guests
📅Multi-day: Available · contact for custom pricing
📞WhatsApp: +297 741 8989
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ServicePrice
Breakfast$50 p.p. + $100 chef fee
6 items from breakfast menu · Family style
Brunch$75 p.p. incl. mimosa
Eggs benedict, waffles, pancakes, tacos & more · Family style
Lunch$70 p.p. + $150 chef fee
Mimosa + 6 items from lunch menu · Family style
3-course dinner$100 p.p. + $200 chef fee
1 appetizer, 1 main, 1 dessert · Plated service








Egg benedict
Poached eggs with smoked salmon, toasted bread topped with hollandaise sauce, and chopped scallions.
Scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs, ham, gouda cheese, and croissant served with a small fruit salad.
Local scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions, mushroom, and pepper served with creole potatoes and cheese.
Waffles
Served with wild berries, cream cheese, and honey.
Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes served with sliced strawberries and bananas topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.
Hamburger
Grilled burger with onions, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and pickles. Served with fries.
Cheeseburger
Grilled burger with onions, tomatoes, pickles, romaine lettuce, and cheese. Served with fries.
Chef burger
Grilled burger with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, pickles, bacon, chimichurri sauce, and mozzarella. Served with fries.
Mahi Mahi burger
Grilled mahi-mahi with onions, tomatoes, and romaine lettuce served with tartar sauce and fries.
Cubanito
Fried plantain sandwich with sautéed vegetables and steak, onions, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, tartar sauce, and mozzarella.
Kapsalon
Steak with sautéed vegetables, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and cheese served in a baked tortilla with garlic sauce.
Fish taco
Fish taco with lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Steak taco
Steak taco with lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Caesar salad
With parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, and croutons.
Dushi salad
Watermelon, black olives, cucumber, mandarin segments, mixed greens with sesame oil, and orange chili sauce.
Cunucu salad
Red beet, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and avocado with a red beet vinaigrette.
Serrano Caprese
Traditional tomato mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, finely sliced serrano ham on a bed of mixed greens and garlic toast.
Greek salad
An assortment of fresh Mediterranean vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a delicious dressing.
Goat cheese salad
Goat cheese and beetroot served on a bed of mixed greens with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Tuna temptation
A light combination of tuna in a bed of gourmet lettuce with sesame oil, orange sauce, and mango salsa.
Ceviche
Fish cooked in lime and lemon juice, red onions, colored peppers, and fresh cilantro.
Crunchy shrimps
Lightly battered shrimp drizzled with a spicy tamarind sauce, served with romaine lettuce, mandarin segments, and honey vinaigrette.
Steak tartare
High-quality trimmed tenderloin with capers, lemon juice, soy sauce, mixed greens, and garlic toast.
Grouper à la meunière
Grouper fillet in a light white wine butter and lime sauce, served with truffle mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Asian tuna
Tuna served on a bed of stir-fried noodles and ginger teriyaki sauce.
Shrimps colada
Stir-fried shrimps with pineapple and a slightly spicy coconut pineapple sauce, served with ginger rice and sautéed vegetables.
Grilled salmon
Grilled salmon on a bed of spinach and a mix of dried berries and mixed vegetables with a hollandaise tropical sauce.
Lobster thermidor
Lobster meat with a béchamel and white wine sauce, served with truffle mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Red snapper
Pan-fried red snapper in a lemon garlic butter sauce, served with truffle mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Baked seabass
Seabass with grain mustard balsamic glaze, saffron wine sauce, ginger jasmine rice, and sautéed vegetables.
Mahi Mahi
Mahi Mahi and garlic shrimps with bacon-wrapped asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, grain mustard sauce, and cilantro pesto.
Paella
Saffron-infused rice with mussels, calamari, and shrimps.
Filet mignon
8oz Black Angus beef served with asparagus, creole potatoes, wild mushrooms, and red wine sauce.
Surf and turf
8oz Black Angus beef with 6oz lobster tail, asparagus, creole potatoes, red wine sauce, and pico de gallo.
Ribeye
Black Angus rib-eye steak with asparagus, creole potatoes, and peppercorn or béarnaise sauce.
Rack of lamb
Herb crusted rack of lamb with roasted potatoes, sautéed vegetables, and a balsamic honey glaze.
Glazed pork loin
Glazed pork loin with green beans, creole potatoes, and a homemade peach sauce.
Mexican chicken
Pan-seared chicken thigh with garlic vegetables, creole potato, jalapeño, red wine sauce, and chimichurri.
Spinach chicken
Chicken breast rolled in ricotta cheese and spinach served with a primavera béchamel pasta and garlic toast.
Duck breast
Duck breast stewed in red wine, rosemary, and aromatic herbs served with garlic sweet mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, and spinach.
Loempia
Spring roll wrappers filled with a variety of vegetables served with homemade sweet and sour sauce, wasabi, and kroepoek.
Seafood soup
A cream soup mixed with fish, scallops, calamari, and shrimp covered with broiled cheese, topped with scallions and garlic toast.
Caribbean minestrone
A combination of three types of colored beans, fresh mirepoix, and a light touch of tomato concasse.
Key lime pie
Cheesecake
Local cashew pit cake
Brownie
Ice cream
Vanilla · Chocolate · Strawberry

Service notes & terms

Included
  • Chef’s labor & all ingredients
  • Plating, serving & cleanup
  • Chef arrives 1 hour before serving time
  • Menus can be customized on request
To be aware of
  • Utensils & cookware must be at location
  • Beverage service not included
  • Gratuity not included in final price
  • Down payment required to confirm date
  • 72h notice for full refund cancellations
  • Prices exclude 6% tax
From $50 p.p. · Min. 4 guests · Kids half price · Prices excl. 6% tax
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A few things worth knowing

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Advance booking

Both chefs fill up quickly in high season (Dec–Apr). Book at least 48 hours ahead — further in advance for weddings or large events.

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Special occasions

Birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, weddings — both chefs love making milestone moments truly memorable. Mention it when you reach out.

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Dietary needs

All menus can be tailored to your dietary requirements. Share your preferences when booking so the chef can plan the perfect menu.

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Questions?

Contact the chefs directly via WhatsApp or their website for availability, custom menus, and pricing for larger groups or multi-day events.

Always confirm current pricing and availability directly with the chef before booking. Enjoy every bite! 🌴
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