Fresh-Caught Fish, Cooked by a Private Chef in Jacó

There's a perfect way to end a day on the water in Jacó: a plate of fresh fish, caught that day off a local boat and cooked for you at your villa. That's exactly what our friends at Jaco Beach Chef do — and it pairs beautifully with a morning of snorkeling. Here's how it works.

From the boat to your table

Jacó sits on a stretch of the central Pacific coast that's been a working fishing community for generations. Small boats head out from the nearby beaches and marinas and come back with snapper, mahi-mahi (dorado), tuna, and more. It's the same rich water you float over on a snorkel tour — full of life, top to bottom.

Instead of that catch disappearing into a restaurant kitchen, Jaco Beach Chef sources fish straight off those local boats and cooks it for you, fresh, the same day. You get seafood that never sat in a freezer, prepared by a private chef in the comfort of your rental.

A private chef cooks it at your villa

If you're staying in a villa or condo around Jacó, you don't have to go out to eat well. A private chef brings the groceries and the fresh fish, cooks in your kitchen, serves everyone, and cleans up after. You can browse the kinds of dishes they prepare on the Jaco Beach Chef menu — from ceviche and grilled whole fish to full multi-course seafood dinners.

It's the easy, relaxed way to eat after a day in the sun. No reservation, no drive into town, no waiting for a table with tired kids or a big group — just a great meal where you're already comfortable.

Why it's the perfect pairing with a snorkel day

Our snorkel tour runs in the morning at a calm, white-sand cove near Playa Mantas — you're back with the rest of your day free. Line up a private chef dinner for that evening and you've bookended the day with the best of the Jacó coast: the fish in the water in the morning, and the fish on your plate at night.

How to set it up

Book your dinner directly with Jaco Beach Chef — tell them your dates, your group size, and any dietary needs, and they'll build a menu around the fresh catch. You can reach them and reserve on the Jaco Beach Chef booking page. For snorkeling, book your tour with us in a minute below.