Chef’s Table

Your Kitchen

An Elevated Private Chef Experience in the Comfort of Your Home

“From an early age in my home of Rome, I knew I was destined to work with food”

-Chef Matteo

Soft tortilla tacos filled with shredded chicken, guacamole, crumbled cheese, corn, and cilantro, with lime halves and an avocado beside them on a light surface.
A variety of colorful dishes on a wooden table, including leaf-wrapped appetizers on a serving board, green salad with dressing in bowls, and a plate with sliced meat drizzled with a green sauce.
Chef preparing gourmet appetizers with sliced tomatoes and herbs on wooden boards.
Plate of tostadas with raw tuna, avocado, and red garnishes on a bed of sprouts.
A person preparing colorful salad dishes on a table, wearing black gloves and a dark polo shirt. The salads contain a variety of fruits and vegetables.
Person slicing cherry tomatoes on a wooden cutting board, surrounded by kitchen utensils, onions, and whole tomatoes.
An array of grilled vegetables presented on trays. The top tray features skewered vegetables including potatoes, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts on a bed of leaves. The middle tray showcases grilled red and yellow bell peppers garnished with spr
Close-up of two bulbs of purple-striped garlic and dried flowers on a marble surface.
A variety of foods arranged on a round wicker tray, including bowls of hummus, an assortment of fruits like watermelon, kiwi, and mango, orange slices, avocado toast with feta, poached eggs on toast, and assorted donuts. A hand is reaching for a bowl

a little bite of our story

In the heart of the Riviera Maya, our chefs merge indigenous flavors and world class technique to bring you an unforgettable culinary experience.

Whether you crave the authentic flavors of Mexico or a Vegan tasting menu, Matteo’s Private Chef is ready to help. 

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“Our Philosophy is to merge local flavors and ancient techniques to create something you can only experience here in Tulum”

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Chef Matteo

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    Local Ingredients

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    Ancient Techniques

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    Served with Love

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  • Chef Matteo was professional yet warm and friendly to all of my guests. He efficiently served 36 people from our small kitchen. The details were exquisite and the food out of this world. 10/10

    Lizeth C

  • Our Mexican Culinary Class was something my family will cherish forever. Best guacamole of my life.

    Pamela S

  • I am so glad I stumbled across you guys. We have never been as happy with catering as we are with Matteo ! The food was absolutely divine and everyone commented on how much they loved the event.

    Carolina D

  • I have always thought making real tortillas and incredible salsas was some kind of magic. Chef Andrea taught us that we are magicians too.

    Travis G

  • My wedding was everything that i wanted and more. I am eternally grateful to Matteo's Private Chef. Chef Flor prepared the meal of a lifetime.

    -Jeanne R

Our Menus

Breakfast & Brunch

Lunch & Dinner

Food Experience

Full Service.

Full Experience.

Life on Easy Mode.

Our Signature Floating Tray

A Poolside Luxury Experience in Tulum

Assorted tacos and grilled dishes on a table with glass bottles of colorful beverages and empty glasses.
A tropical buffet spread with various dishes, fruits, and desserts set up outdoors near the ocean, surrounded by palm trees.
Beachside private dining experience at night under a thatched roof in Tulum with string lights, people sitting around tables, sand floor.
Elegant table setting with white plates, a bowl, gold cutlery, and a green napkin. Floral arrangement with white roses and greenery. White textured tablecloth and green runner.
Gourmet tuna tartare appetizers in gray ceramic spoons, topped with sprouts.
A rustic table setting with a variety of breakfast foods and colorful cloth napkins. Dishes include sliced mangoes, avocados, berries, sliced toast with banana, assorted muffins, nuts, sliced vegetables, and small bowls of spreads. Decorative element
Plates of hummus topped with roasted mushrooms, chickpeas, parsley, and paprika on a wooden table.
A man pouring orange juice into a pitcher at a beachside stand with palm trees in the background, a cooler with beverages, and a girl watching.
Elegant outdoor dining table setting with white tablecloths, green napkins, glassware, candles, and white floral arrangements in a beachfront location.
A table with assorted dishes including tortilla chips, tamales, shrimp, salad with dressing, guacamole with tomatoes, tortillas, and a bowl of salsa.
Table with assorted breakfast foods, fruits, pastries, bread, and plates, surrounded by cushions in Tulum.
Chef preparing assorted appetizers on a wooden board

Wedding & Event Catering

From intimate seaside weddings to corporate events with more than 100 guests, we bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico mixed with the timeless elegance of Italian cuisine to your celebration.

We craft each dish with fresh, local ingredients and plate with care to create a feast that is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Let us turn your event into an unforgettable culinary experience.

“Cooking is more than a profession to me; it’s my life, my art, my way of bringing people together.”

— Chef Matteo

Mexican cooking class in Tulum. Chopping board with avocado, cherry tomatoes, eggs, mushrooms, green onions, spinach, arugula, jalapeño, and knife next to a frying pan on a tiled surface.

Want to improve your Mexican Cooking Skills?

Schedule a Mexican Culinary Class today and our Private Chefs will teach you:

  • The Principles of Mexican Cuisine

  • The Secrets to an Authentic Guacamole

  • How to make Tortillas by Hand

  • How to prepare 3 different traditional Salsas

  • The Best Methods for cooking every type of protein

And then the best part, the taco night of your life spent with friends and family!

Learn a new skill you’ll carry with you forever!