Award-Winning Private Chef · Puerto Vallarta · Punta Mita · Riviera Nayarit

The art of
cooking
just for you

Fine Dining · Yachts · Weddings · Cooking Classes

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Our Services

An experience for every occasion

From intimate romantic dinners to grand weddings — every experience is designed exclusively for you.

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Private Villa Dinner

Fine dining at your villa. Custom menu, full mise en place, cinematic service from first to last course.

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Romantic Dinner

Candles, flowers, personalized menu and a night to remember. Anniversaries, proposals, special moments.

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Wedding Expert

Full culinary coordination for your wedding. Custom menus, full service team, cocktail hour through dessert.

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Cooking Classes

Learn authentic Mexican techniques with a professional chef. Private lessons at your villa for 2–10 guests. Unforgettable.

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Yacht Chef

Gourmet cuisine at sea. Menus designed for Banderas Bay sailing adventures. Fully equipped onboard service.

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VIP Events & Multi-Day

Corporate retreats, family reunions, multi-day stays. The chef integrates into your rhythm for the full vacation.

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How It Works

Simple, seamless from start to finish

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Choose Your Experience

Select your service type, date, number of guests, and preferred location. Villa, yacht, or any venue.

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We Design Your Menu

Chef Franko creates a custom menu based on your preferences, dietary needs, and the season's best ingredients.

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Chef Arrives at Your Space

We handle everything — shopping, prep, cooking, plating, service and cleanup. You arrive to a perfect table.

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You Just Enjoy

Relax, connect, and experience world-class cuisine in your own space. Nothing left to do but savor the moment.

"I don't just cook for you — I create a moment that lives in your memory long after the last bite."

Chef Franko Salgado

Chef Franko Salgado — Private Chef Puerto Vallarta
The Chef

Franko Salgado

Award-winning private chef with over 15 years of fine dining experience. Specialized in contemporary Mexican fusion with international techniques. Recipient of the prestigious Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences — alongside culinary legends like Ferran Adrià and Alain Ducasse.

Based in Puerto Vallarta, I've served clients from California, Canada, Europe and beyond — all looking for something no restaurant can offer: a truly private, personalized culinary experience.

Star Diamond Award
⭐ Star Diamond Award
American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. The same recognition awarded to Ferran Adrià, Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse and Jean Georges.
15+
Years Experience
500+
Private Events
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Luxury Destinations
Featured Experiences

Moments you never forget

Private villa dinner
Fine Dining

Private Villa Dinner

From 4 guests. 5-course tasting menu. Puerto Vallarta, Nuevo Nayarit or Punta Mita.

Wedding catering
Weddings

Destination Wedding

Full culinary coordination for your wedding in paradise. Cocktail hour, reception dinner & brunch.

Cooking class
Cooking Class

Chef's Masterclass

Learn authentic Mexican techniques at your villa. Hands-on, fun, and delicious.

Gallery

A feast for the eyes

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What our clients say

Real experiences

★★★★★

"Franko turned our villa week into something we'll never forget. Every dinner was better than the last — the seafood tasting menu was simply world-class. We've dined at Michelin-star restaurants and this was better."

Sarah & Michael T.
San Francisco, CA · Villa rental, 7 nights
★★★★★

"We booked Franko for our anniversary dinner in Punta Mita. The personalized menu, the presentation, the service — absolutely flawless. He even surprised us with a dessert that incorporated our wedding cake flavor. Unreal."

James & Claire D.
Vancouver, BC · Romantic anniversary dinner
★★★★★

"Notre groupe de 12 a Ă©tĂ© enchantĂ©. Le cours de cuisine Ă©tait incroyable — on a appris Ă  prĂ©parer des plats authentiques et aprĂšs on les a dĂ©gustĂ©s avec du mezcal. Une soirĂ©e inoubliable Ă  Puerto Vallarta."

Famille Beaumont
Montréal, QC · Cooking class + dinner
Book Your Experience

Begin your experience

I respond within 2 hours. Tell me your vision and we'll design the perfect menu together — for California, Canadian, and international guests who expect the very best.

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Response in <2 hours
We confirm availability quickly for your date.
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100% custom menu
Designed for you, your preferences and dietary needs.
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Private & discreet
Full confidentiality. Your space, your rules, your experience.
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Easy communication
WhatsApp, email or phone — whatever works for you.

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