Private chef services.
Bespoke menus for private dinners, seasonal takeaway drops, and one-on-one culinary classes — in-home in San Juan, Condado, Dorado, Rincón, Vieques and across Puerto Rico.
comida para dos.
Private in-home dinner for two · from $150
An intimate in-home dining experience catered precisely to your desires. From brunch to supper, Chef Spenny works with clients to curate bespoke menus and encourage unforgettable culinary journeys.
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Takeaway · limited seasonal drop
Remolacha con queso — Roasted beets and yautía with china dulce, arugula, roasted garlic and toasted cashew on whipped queso fresco.
Entraña con mofongo — Seared skirt steak with culantro pan jus over achiote mofongo. Charred fennel, cancha serrana.
Guayaba con crema de albahaca — Ceylon poached guava, basil-tarragon crème chantilly, dulce de ajonjolí tuile.
order.Fundamentals of Flavor
An amuse-bouch exploration of salt, acid, sweetness, bitterness and umami — how they balance, how they clash. You'll roll up your sleeves and build a wonderfully balanced entrée, engaging with aroma, fat, heat, fire and presentation.
Ends with an applied study on the subjectivity of flavor: Spenny provides the dessert base, you provide the flavor. Go bold or demure.
reserve a seat.Let's Talk About Sauce
Every sauce is predicated on the five classical mother sauces — béchamel, velouté, espagnole, tomato, hollandaise. You'll learn to recognize the architecture of a sauce: how a roux thickens, how reductions concentrate flavor, how emulsions are created and broken.
Includes a signature sauce you prepare yourself, plus print-outs to take home.
reserve a seat.Questions.
Where does Chef Spenny cook?
Chef Spenny travels to your location across Puerto Rico — San Juan, Condado, Dorado, Rincón, Vieques and elsewhere on the island. Every service is in-home.
How much does a private chef in Puerto Rico cost?
Comida para dos (dinner for two) starts at $150. Larger events, culinary classes ($250), and seasonal takeaway ($60 during promotion) are also available. Contact Chef Spenny for a custom quote.
What kind of cuisine does Chef Spenny cook?
Contemporary Puerto Rican cuisine — the Nueva Borinquen menu features dishes like coconut velouté with shrimp ceviche, arroz con gandules with calico scallops, pernil, and mofongo interpretations. Menus are seasonal and can accommodate dietary needs.
How far in advance should I book?
Book at least 1–2 weeks ahead when possible; peak season and villa-week bookings fill faster. Chef Spenny replies to inquiries within 24 hours.