Private Chef · Costa Rica

Chef Pedro Prabhu

Gourmet, plant-based and wellness cuisine, crafted from Costa Rican land and served with true inclusion, in English, Spanish and Sign Language.

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LESCO · English · Español15+ years · Villas · Retreats · Events

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01 About

Who I Am.

I am a professional chef committed to creating exceptional culinary experiences while championing true inclusion. For more than fifteen years I have cooked for private guests, wellness retreats, fine-dining restaurants and festivals across Costa Rica.

My kitchen moves between two worlds: refined gourmet technique, from seafood and prime cuts to molecular gastronomy, and conscious, healing food: raw vegan, gluten-free and Ayurvedic. Every menu begins with the person at the table: their story, their body, their intention.

Pedro Vargas Fernández · Chef Pedro Prabhu

15+Years in professional kitchens

3Languages, including Sign Language

6,500+Guests fed at a single festival

02 Signature plates

From the Kitchen

Elegant, nourishing, and always shaped by what the season gives.

Golden vegetable curry, chickpea flatbread

Dark chocolate cake, vanilla bean ice cream

03 LESCO · English · Español

Inclusive Dining

I communicate fluently in English, Spanish and Costa Rican Sign Language (LESCO), so that every guest, especially members of the Deaf community, feels fully welcomed and understood. My kitchen is a space of economic opportunity, dignity and equal access, where flavor meets accessibility and no one is left behind.

Menus and service explained in Sign Language
Every allergy and dietary need taken seriously
Inclusive hiring and training in the kitchen

Chef Pedro preparing a dish in the kitchen

04 What I offer

Services

Private Chef

Multi-course dinners in villas and private homes, from an intimate dinner for two to full-board stays for families and groups.

Retreats & Wellness

Menus aligned with the intention, energy and activities of each retreat: Ayurvedic, raw, vegan, gluten-free and healing protocols.

Events & Celebrations

Weddings, celebrations and large groups. Experienced in high-volume, off-grid service for hundreds of guests.

Cooking Workshops

Raw and plant-based cooking classes through La Botánica, my educational project, for guests, teams and communities.

Menu Consulting & Training

Menu design, food costing, inventory systems, plating standards and staff training for restaurants, hotels and retreat centers.

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Food is an expression of culture, of land, and of care.

Chef Pedro Prabhu

05 Philosophy

From the Land to the Plate

I cook close to the soil. Endemic Costa Rican produce, fruit picked from the tree that morning, seeds that have been passed from hand to hand for generations: this is where every dish starts.

Food has always been an expression of culture and of care. My work honors the wisdom of tropical living and turns it into cuisine that feels both ancestral and contemporary, food that nourishes the body, restores energy and brings balance.

Every table, every need

Raw vegan
Plant-based
Gluten-free
Ayurvedic
Allergy-safe
Seafood & prime cuts
Molecular gastronomy
Healing & performance menus

06 Career

Experience

2021 – Present
The Nest Costa Rica · Savegre
Chef Crew · Retreats & Private Immersions
Designs and executes menus for guests, retreats and high-end Private Immersion programs, with discretion, adaptability and precision. Creator of The Nest's kitchen recipe book.
2025
Louis XIII · Uvita
Chef · Fine dining
Nine months in a fine-dining kitchen, recognized for creativity, presentation and team leadership.
2017 – 2024
Encantada Retreats · Esterillos
Executive Chef
Trained the kitchen team every year and created standardized plating guides for the menu.
2011 – 2015
Punta Mona Center & Envision Festival
Guest Chef · Festival Kitchen
Cooked off the grid for 6,500+ festival attendees and a staff of 400, and for weeks-long educational retreats in the Caribbean jungle.
Ongoing
La Botánica
Founder
An educational space for raw and vegan cooking workshops, community building and training the next generation of cooks.

07 References

Kind Words

“Pedro excels at adapting menus according to dietary restrictions and specific needs. He consistently maintains high standards of quality, flavor, presentation, and professionalism.”
Monserrat Rivera MenaProject Manager, The Nest Costa Rica

“His culinary talent and passion for gastronomy were evident in every dish he prepared, always ensuring careful attention to presentation, flavors, and ingredient quality.”
Stephanie AizpurúaManager, Louis XIII

“He is a passionate, friendly, fun, energetic, trustworthy, humble leader and a complete joy to work with.”
Sarah WuDirector, Punta Mona Center

08 Contact

Let's Cook Together

Tell me about your dates, your guests and any dietary needs. I'll design the menu around you.

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+506 7179 2945 pedrobamboo@gmail.com @pedroprabhu