PERSONALIZED COOKING in paradise

Vibrant, tasteful meals using seasonal, hyper-local organic produce.

Whole roasted fish garnished with lemon slices and herbs on a wooden platter, served with rice, vegetables, and white wine on a dining table.
A table with a seafood platter of grilled shrimp and lobster, a bowl of grilled vegetables with a poached egg, and a large bowl of mixed salad with various greens, peas, cucumbers, onions, and nuts.
A wooden serving board with assorted cheeses, breads, vegetables, dips, and nuts on green leaves, placed on a beige cloth.
Person holding a white plate with a large roasted cauliflower head topped with sauce, herbs, and seeds.
Overhead view of a dining table with a variety of dishes including grilled chicken with lemon, a mixed green salad with radishes, avocado, and herbs, and a bowl of colorful vegetable salad. There are glasses of white wine and a vase with pink flowers
Grilled shrimp served on a wooden platter with lime wedges and fresh cilantro, surrounded by plates, glasses, and utensils on a table with a beige tablecloth.
A white bowl of grilled vegetables topped with a poached egg and garnished with fresh herbs.
Seafood dish with lobster and grilled vegetables on a white plate, surrounded by salad, candles, and drinks on a table set for a meal.
Grilled stuffed acorn squash with melted cheese and sliced yellow peppers on a wooden serving board with cilantro and black peppercorns.
A fish garnished with lemon slices, surrounded by citrus fruits, leaves, and herbs on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a hand holding a halved avocado filled with diced raw fish, topped with chopped green onions, shredded seaweed, and sesame seeds.
A white plate with a cooked sea creature, garnished with flowers and herbs, surrounded by garlic cloves, on a beige table.

Offerings

  • A woman wearing a white sleeveless top and a green apron is peeling a radish in a modern kitchen, with fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and herbs on the counter in front of her.

    Chef Meals

    personalized meals created and served in your villa

    Private Chef
  • Person adding salt to a pot of chopped vegetables, including onions and garlic, on a stovetop.

    Prepared Foods

    in-villa cooking session to stock your fridge

    Prepared Foods
  • A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables on a table, including bananas being held, ginger, peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and a squash.

    kitchen Stock

    have the best local, organic products in your villa

    Villa Stock

  • "The whole experience was amazing! Kyala's style is a blend of Mediterranean with a local twist. Everything is fresh and homemade. She creates with precision, from setting the table to the last spoonful of her delicious passion fruit curd. It was like having the best restaurant in town, exclusively by our poolside."

    — ALESSIA

  • “Kyala is the BEST! Our family worked with Kyala on a variety of prepared foods and we even had an amazing private dinner with friends. All of it was fresh, healthy and delicious. We loved every moment of working with Kyala and can’t wait to see her again.”

    — JANEÉ

  • “Kyala is a wonderful person to have as your personal chef. She is open and curious to learn about your desires while also being creative and comfortable with freedom. Kyala moves with intention and this comes through in all that she creates. I look forward to receiving Kyala’s magical cooking and presence in the future!”

    — CHRIS

  • “We love Kyala! She’s made a very special place to us even more special. Her cooking is now a big part of what we crave within our trip. It’s truly very hard for us to find someone who aligns with our sense of health and food, but Kyala gets it! Can’t recommend her enough.”

    -EMILY & JAMES

  • “We couldn’t be more happy with our experience. Kyala was so quick and flexible in her response to a menu, catered exactly to our family’s needs. It MADE our vacation having fresh, healthy, and incredible tasting food…. we could actually relax.”

    — SABINA

  • “Kyala met and exceeded our needs! She made eating on our trip nothing but a delight and everyone was over the moon and grateful to have such incredible, delicious food. We highly recommend her not only for her beautiful food, but also her accommodating and easy to work with vibe.”

    — POSS

  • “Kyala cooks with such thoughtfulness and care. Every ingredient is healthy, well-sourced and made to absolute perfection. Kyala asks questions, caters her menu, and somehow manages to please all 5 of us! Having Kyala around is like having sunshine in your kitchen-fun, smiley & good vibes! She makes my vacation a true vacation- every meal is such a treat!”

    — WINNIE

  • “Chef Kyala was the cornerstone for our stay. She catered her menu from the highest quality organic and regenerative local sources. The terrific food and peace of mind from her approach made our stay!”

    — BRIAN

  • “I use Kyala during my stays in Costa Rica because the food she creates is amazing. Her dilly cashew dressing and avocado crema are perfect for her dishes. I highly recommend Kyala for the healthy, creative and flavorful dishes she creates.”

    — DAVID

Sample Menus

seasonal. honest. Tasteful.