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CHEF GLENDA HERNANDEZ

ABOUT THE CHEF

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Meet Chef Glenda, a culinary virtuoso who has consistently dazzled us with her mouthwatering, wholesome, and impeccably fresh creations. Prepare to be enchanted as you peruse her enticing menu, brimming with culinary delights. To ensure an unforgettable gastronomic experience, we highly recommend securing Chef Glenda's services well in advance. Indulge your senses and savor the flavors crafted by Chef Glenda by reserving her exceptional culinary expertise today.

MENU

BREAKFAST

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

SPECIALTY BREAKFASTS

Ranchero

​Eggs with spicy tomato sauce, beans, tortilla


Omelet

Cheese, ham, bell pepper, onion, tomato, veggies 


Pancakes

Regular, banana, or strawberry with maple syrup


Typical "Tico"

Gallo pinto (rice and beans), eggs your way, sausages, plantains and sour cream. 


Other Options 

  • French toast 
  • Torta Española
  • Hash Browns
  • Scrambled eggs
  • Fruit Salad 

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

APPETIZERS

  • Chips & Salsa:​

Fried tortilla chips with your choice of mild or spicy salsa 

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  • Fish fingers:

Tasty breaded and crunchy pieces of Mahi-Mahi served  with tartar sauce and the chef's special jalapeño sauce. 

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  • Chicken Bite:

Breaded chicken breast pieces served with cocktail and tartar dipping sauce.


  • Breaded Calamari:

Tantalizing calamari rings served with fresh sauces. ​​

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

SALADS & SOUPS

  • Mediterranean Salad:

Tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, onions, olives, goat cheese on a bed of fresh lettuce

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  • Shrimp Salad:

Green salad topped with fresh local vegetables and succulent blanched shrimp

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  • Chicken salad:

A flavourful mix of fresh vegetables and sweet and sour chicken fingers

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  • Vegetable Garden Soup 

Fresh local vegetables in a tasty tomato and fresh herb broth


  • Seafood soup 

Delicious mix of fish, shrimp and calamari in our chef's special broth. 


LUNCH & DINNER

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Pork 

  • Pork ribs in BQQ sauce
  • Pork loin tips in jalapeño sauce 
  • Pork tenderloin, stuffed potatoes, plums, eggs. 

Fish

  • Grilled Mahi-Mahi cooked in fresh garlic butter sauce
  • Volcanic fillet: Mahi-Mahi covered in a red pepper and mango sauce
  • Whole oven baked or deep fried red snapper 

Seafood

  • Garlic Shrimp: 

​Suculent shrimp bathed in garlic butter sauce

  • Coconut madness:

​Coconut  encrusted shrimp served with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce.  

  • Fresh Lobster:

Prepared your way, with tasty garlic butter on the side. 

Pasta con camarones

Pasta

  • Seafood pasta: 

​Fettuccini topped with fresh seafood in a creamy white wine sauce.  

  • Blazing Shrimp:

Savory shrimp served over penne pasta, in marinara sauce.


Chicken

  • Very Tropical Chicken:

Grilled chiken breast covered in a chunky ginger-pineapple sauce. ​

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  • Bechamel chicken:

Our chef's famous mushroom and bacon sauce over grilled chicken breast.


Beef

​Simply Mediterranean: 3 different options for a 1/2 lb tenderloin. 

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1. Smothered in red wine and pepper house sauce 

2. Bathed in Teriyaki sauce 

3. Covered in orange with with sauce

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

DESSERTS

  • Cheesecake

​Made from scratch and topped with fresh strawberry sauce

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  • Fruit Flambé

​Banana & pineapple a cinnamon and coconut liquor  

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  • Coconut flan 

Baked coconut flan drizzled with coconut and caramel sauce

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  • Apple pie 

Delicious  granny smith apple pie

CHEF SERVICE

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

BreakFast

$100 USD per group (up to 8 people)

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Lunch

$140 USD per group (up to 8 people)

Chef Services Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Dinner

$170 USD per group (up to 8 people).

For groups larger than 8 guests, there is an additional charge of $10 USD per person. The chef takes care of all the shopping. Please note that the cost of food is separate and will be billed based on your preferences and requirements.

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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica / info@casaplayitas.com

+1 -949-275-0124 / +1-714-401-6297

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