Gourmet Creations by Roberto Medda

The best part of Chef Roberto Medda’s service is that dinner comes to you. Instead of dressing up, finding a taxi, and hoping a restaurant table suits your group, you can settle into your villa or holiday home while Roberto prepares and serves a meal built around your occasion.

I like the private setting and the clear personal touch. I also like the range of food, from Canary Island mojo sauce to Sardinian pasta, fresh seafood, saffron risotto, and Catalan cream. The main point to consider is that this is a private chef service, not a sightseeing tour, so you should book it for the food and company rather than expect a planned tour of Tenerife.

Key points to know

• A private meal in your Costa Adeje accommodation: Your group has the experience to itself, with the service beginning and ending at the meeting point.
• Menus can be tailored: Roberto has adapted meals for birthdays, seafood dinners, family gatherings, breakfast, dinner, and last-minute dietary needs.
• Fresh cooking with table service: The chef cooks and serves, and past bookings have included kitchen cleanup and washing dishes.
• A four-hour evening or meal service: The listed duration gives you time to enjoy several courses without turning dinner into a rushed stop.
• A strong choice for celebrations: Birthday dinners, villa stays, and intimate family occasions are the natural fit.
• Book early: The experience is booked an average of 77 days ahead, which suggests that popular dates can fill well before arrival.

A private restaurant experience in Costa Adeje

This is a different kind of Tenerife food experience. You are not walking between tapas bars or sitting at a chef’s counter. You meet in Costa Adeje, and Chef Roberto brings the cooking to your home, villa, or holiday accommodation.

The format is especially useful for a group. A birthday dinner can stay relaxed, children or older family members do not need to manage a late restaurant outing, and nobody has to volunteer as the driver. You can enjoy the meal at your own pace, in familiar surroundings, with only your own group present.

The service is offered in English. The listed price is $118.94 per person, and the stated duration is about four hours. That is not a small bill, but it covers far more than plated food. You are paying for menu planning, shopping and preparation, cooking, service, and the convenience of having a chef work in your accommodation.

The value improves when you divide the experience among a larger group. A private chef serving a birthday dinner for several people can make more sense than arranging separate restaurant reservations, taxis, and a fixed menu. For a couple, the cost is harder to justify unless the occasion is special or you particularly value privacy.

What the four stops really mean

The itinerary lists Tenerife, Roberto Medda, Costa Adeje, and Tenerife. These are not four sightseeing stops with a bus or walking route between them. They describe the service location and the chef providing it.

Your practical starting point is Costa Adeje in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Roberto is the central figure, rather than a conventional sightseeing guide. The meal takes place at your accommodation or another agreed private setting, and the activity ends back at that same meeting point.

That arrangement has a useful advantage: no time is lost traveling during the experience. The trade-off is that you need to have a suitable place for the meal. The supplied information describes an in-home service, so confirm the exact accommodation details and kitchen arrangements when planning your booking.

The private format also means no mixed group. You are not sharing the table with strangers or adjusting the meal around another party’s schedule. If your group has a particular rhythm, such as a long birthday toast or a family meal with different dietary needs, that flexibility matters.

The sample menu, from chorizo to Catalan cream

The sample menu gives a good sense of the cooking style. It is not simply one narrow cuisine. It moves between Spanish, Italian, and Canary Island influences, with seafood and fresh produce playing a major role.

A possible opening course is a chorizo and goat cheese salad with avocado, rocket, tomatoes, and balsamic dressing. It has the salty, smoky character of chorizo, the creaminess of goat cheese and avocado, and enough acidity to keep the plate from feeling heavy.

Another starter pairs seared prawns with gazpacho sauce. The warm, savory prawns contrast with the cool, tangy tomato-based sauce. It is a good example of the sort of dish that feels more special than a standard holiday meal without becoming needlessly complicated.

The asparagus risotto with saffron brings an Italian note. Expect creamy rice, tender asparagus, and saffron’s gentle floral flavor. Risotto also suits a private kitchen service because it is prepared close to serving time rather than sitting under a heat lamp.

The sample menu also includes seared sea bass with herbs, capers, pickled red onion, and cherry tomatoes. This is a lighter plate, with briny capers, sharp onion, and sweet tomatoes balancing the fish. Seafood appears often in the service, so it may be a strong choice for people who want Tenerife’s coastal setting reflected on the table.

For meat, the chicken breast with Mojo Canario sauce connects the meal directly to the Canary Islands. Mojo is a traditional local sauce built around spices, and it gives a familiar grilled chicken dish a distinctly regional character. If you want your private dinner to feel tied to Tenerife rather than simply imported from home, this is the sort of detail to request.

Dessert is Catalan cream, a custard flavored with vanilla and citrus and finished with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. It is a classic Spanish ending, rich but not as heavy as a large cake or elaborate pastry.

Keep in mind that this is a sample menu, not a promise that every dish will appear exactly as listed. The service is designed around your occasion and preferences, so ask about the final menu before the date.

Roberto’s strongest service qualities

The most consistent strength is communication. Roberto has handled surprise birthday dinners, 60th birthday celebrations, villa meals, breakfast and dinner services, and week-long food arrangements. Fast replies and a willingness to adjust the menu are useful when you are organizing a group holiday rather than simply booking a table online.

The service also goes beyond cooking. Roberto serves the food himself, explains dishes, and has worked with an assistant named Manuela on some occasions. That creates a more personal feel than a chef who arrives, drops off trays, and leaves.

Cleanliness is another practical plus. One private meal service included a spotless kitchen and washed dishes after the cooking was finished. You should still confirm exactly what cleanup is included for your booking, but this is an important point for anyone renting a villa and hoping not to end the night with a pile of pans.

The feedback also describes varied and plentiful meals. In one week-long family arrangement, the food covered a broad range of dishes rather than repeating the same basic plate. Another booking included ricotta ravioli that proved popular enough for several helpings. That suggests Roberto can handle more than a single formal dinner.

Dietary flexibility is worth discussing in advance. Last-minute dietary needs have been accommodated, but you should not leave important allergies or restrictions until the chef arrives. Give the details during planning, and ask what changes can be made to the proposed menu.

Best occasions for this Tenerife chef service

This experience makes the most sense when the meal itself is part of the event.

A birthday is the obvious example. Roberto has prepared surprise meals and milestone birthday dinners, including a 60th birthday celebration. The benefit is not only the food. The whole group can stay in one place, and the host does not have to spend the afternoon shopping, cooking, and washing up.

It also suits a family reunion. A private villa meal avoids the noise and fixed seating of a busy restaurant. You can choose a menu that works across different ages and preferences, then keep the evening going without worrying about a closing time.

A girls’ holiday or friends’ trip is another good match. The service lets the group have a special meal without giving up the comfort of the villa. It is also useful after a day when everyone wants to relax rather than get dressed and go back out.

The service has also been used for seafood-focused meals and Sardinian menus. If you have a food theme in mind, tell Roberto early. His past cooking includes seafood, seafood paella, Sardinian dishes, ricotta ravioli, and fresh Mediterranean-style meals.

For a week-long stay, you can consider more than one meal. The service has covered breakfast and dinner, and even food for an entire family stay. That is a different purchase from the four-hour experience described here, so clarify the number of meals, staffing, and pricing before making a larger arrangement.

Price, timing, and planning advice

At $118.94 per person, the price should be judged against the complete service, not just the ingredients on the plate. You receive a private chef, food preparation, cooking, serving, and the ease of dining in your own accommodation. For a group celebrating an important occasion, that can be good value.

It is less compelling if you are simply looking for the cheapest way to eat in Tenerife. Costa Adeje has restaurants, and a casual meal will cost less. This experience earns its price through privacy, personal attention, and the event feeling.

The planned duration is about four hours. That gives Roberto time to prepare and serve a multi-course meal, but the exact pace will depend on the menu and the group. If you want speeches, a birthday cake, or a long pause between courses, mention it during planning.

The service is often booked well ahead, with an average lead time of 77 days. I would not wait until the week of your trip if your date matters, especially for a birthday or a large group. Confirmation is normally received at booking, although bookings made within one day of travel are subject to availability and may be confirmed as soon as possible.

You receive a mobile ticket, which is handy for a holiday itinerary. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

The activity is near public transportation, and service animals are allowed. Most people can participate, but the key practical issue is still the accommodation: make sure the chef can access the agreed location and that your group has a comfortable place to eat.

Who should book this experience

I would recommend it most strongly to couples celebrating a special occasion, families staying in a villa, and groups that care about food but do not want a formal restaurant night.

It is also a good choice for anyone who wants a personal chef without planning every part of the meal alone. Roberto can help shape the menu, prepare it fresh, explain the dishes, serve the courses, and handle much of the cleanup.

You may want to skip it if your main goal is to see Tenerife, meet other people, or eat at several local restaurants. This is not a food walk or a culinary class. It is a private dining service built around your accommodation.

Should you book Chef Roberto Medda?

Book it if you want a memorable meal without leaving your Costa Adeje villa, especially for a birthday, family gathering, or friends’ holiday. The strongest reasons are the private setting, personal service, menu flexibility, fresh cooking, and Roberto’s ability to handle both special occasions and longer meal arrangements.

Before paying, send your preferred date, group size, dietary needs, accommodation details, and the type of meal you want. Ask which courses are included and how much cleanup is covered. If the final menu suits your group, the $118.94 price can be a fair exchange for a four-hour private restaurant service brought to your door.

FAQ

Where does the experience take place?

It starts in Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, and takes place as a private chef service for your group.

How long does the experience last?

The stated duration is approximately four hours.

Who provides the cooking service?

The experience is provided by Private Chef Roberto Medda.

Is the experience private?

Yes. Only your group participates.

Is the service offered in English?

Yes, the experience is offered in English.

What type of food can be included?

The sample dishes include chorizo and goat cheese salad, seared prawns with gazpacho sauce, asparagus risotto with saffron, seared sea bass, chicken breast with Mojo Canario sauce, and Catalan cream.

Can the menu be customized?

Yes. The service is designed around your occasion and preferences, and menu changes and dietary needs can be discussed with the chef.

What does the experience cost?

The listed price is $118.94 per person.

Is transportation included?

No transportation service is specified. The activity begins and ends at the Costa Adeje meeting point.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations and changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.