A great team of chefs, an extensive staff, of in the hands of Head Chef Nicolas Devenelle, CHEF FOR YOU is simply the best private chef team in Guanacaste.
We are more than happy to customize your event to suit any need. From the menu design to the table settings, Guanacaste Chef4u will personally work with you to create a memorable occasion in the convenience of your home, vacation home, or an event location.
Guanacaste Chef4u provides premium private chef services in the beautiful Guanacaste area in Costa Rica. Our services are the perfect solution to your culinary journey from a romantic dinner for two, to a large special event like weddings, big family reunions or corporate events.
Services Including:
• ELITE CHEF SERVICE
• EVENT PLANNING
• WINE & MENU PAIRING
• COOKING LESSONS
Chef Nicolas Devenelle
Chef4U owner and Executive Chef
A globetrotter from Europe to North America to Costa Rica, learn what makes Chef Nicolas so unique.
Nicolas Devenelle was born in historic region of Champagne in the northeast of France, best known for the sparkling white wine that bears its name. Nicolas culinary journey began at a very early age. One can say his grandmother is the reason why Nicolas love culinary art so much.
He got his inspiration and his first tricks by spending countless hours by her side in her kitchen helping her. His talents and passion for cuisine inspired him to graduate early. At 15 he started his first Chef school at lyceum “Jean Moulin” in Beziers (Mediterranean coast) for 2 year. He later graduated from The Institute of Culinary “Le Chateau de Montvillers”.
Right after graduation he said “au revoir” to his beloved France and began a journey that would take him around the world working for some prestigious companies such as; Harrods Food Hall in London Knightsbridge and the The Four Seasons Hotel in Mayfair London. From 2001 until 2003 Nicolas was one of the lead Chefs at The Restaurant a 5 diamond restaurant part of the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Springs. 2003 saw Nicolas arriving in our beautiful Costa Rica for the grand opening of the Four Seasons Resort & Spa at Peninsula Papagayo, Guanacaste where he served as the Banquet Chef.
Today, as the leading force behind Chef4u, his company specializes in creating unique, unforgettable and delicious dinning occasion for both local and visitors. Nicolas’ dynamic cooking style is a global celebration, making him the private chef Guanacaste prefers. From intimate dinners to elegant events, Nicolas’ style and charisma shines bright through his meal preparations, artistic plating, wine and menu pairing and stellar service for each dinning event.
We are an extensive and creative team of chefs, maitres, mixologists, waiters and waitresses...in constant movement and ready to serve you.