Personal chef at your villa

The best part of this Tenerife experience is simple: your private chef comes to you. At your villa or yacht, Chef Roberto Medda prepares a three-course dinner while you enjoy your own space in Costa Adeje.

I like the ease of skipping restaurant reservations, and I like that the menu can be adjusted for your group. Roberto has also handled gluten-free dining and takes care of setup and cleanup. The main drawback is the price, $118.63 per person, which makes the most sense for a special meal or a larger celebration rather than a casual dinner.

Key points

• Private dining at your villa or yacht: You eat in your own holiday setting instead of going out.
• Chef Roberto Medda: The named chef provides the cooking and service for your group.
• Three-course meal: A sample menu includes garlic prawns, varied paellas, and cheesecake.
• Menu flexibility: Dishes can be tailored to your group’s tastes and needs, including gluten-free requirements.
• About three hours: Allow enough time for the meal, service, and clearing away.
• Strong satisfaction record: The experience has a 5 out of 5 rating from 40 reviews, with 100 percent recommending it.

A private Tenerife dinner without leaving your villa

A private chef changes the rhythm of a holiday meal. Instead of finding a restaurant, checking availability, arranging transport, and trying to keep a group together, you stay where you are and let the cooking happen around you.

The experience begins in Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and ends back at the meeting point. In practical terms, the dinner takes place in the comfort of your villa or on your yacht. That makes it useful for families, friends sharing a rental, and anyone planning a birthday or other celebration.

You should allow about three hours. That is long enough for a proper three-course meal, but not so long that dinner takes over your entire evening. The exact pacing may depend on your chosen menu and the needs of your group, so it is wise to treat the duration as an estimate.

This is a private activity. Only your group participates, which gives the meal a more personal feel than a shared cooking event or a standard restaurant table. You can talk freely, keep children nearby, and enjoy the setting you already paid for.

What arrives on the sample three-course menu

The sample starter is garlic prawns. It is a clear, seafood-focused opening that fits Tenerife well, though the available information does not specify portion size or preparation style. If seafood is not suitable for everyone, raise that when arranging the menu.

The main course is listed as varied paellas. That wording suggests the paella selection can differ according to the group, but you should confirm the exact choices before the meal. Paella is also a practical dish for a shared celebration because it can bring the table together rather than requiring each person to order separately.

Dessert is cheesecake, listed as tarta de queso. It gives the meal a familiar finish and should suit a wide range of tastes. As with the other courses, ask about ingredients if anyone in your group has an allergy or strict dietary restriction.

The menu is not fixed. You can request a version that suits your group’s tastes and needs, which is one of the strongest reasons to choose this service over a conventional dinner reservation. Still, tailored does not mean every request is automatically available, so give the chef clear information before the date.

Chef Roberto Medda handles the work

Chef Roberto Medda is the named provider for this experience. The service is designed to cover more than cooking alone. Roberto prepares the meal, serves it, and handles setup and cleanup.

That last part matters. A private dinner can lose some of its charm if you spend the evening washing dishes or clearing plates. Having the chef take care of the practical work lets you return your attention to your friends and family.

A direct account of the service also notes that Roberto accommodated a gluten-free meal. That does not mean every allergy or dietary request is guaranteed, but it is a useful sign that you should discuss requirements rather than assume the sample menu is the only option.

You will want to share the important details during booking or before the meal: how many people need special food, what ingredients must be avoided, and whether the group prefers seafood, meat, or a different style of main course. The provided details do not state how far in advance these requests must be made, so earlier is safer.

Why the villa setting matters in Costa Adeje

Costa Adeje is the starting point for the activity, and the meal takes place at your villa or yacht. The value here is not only the food. It is also the convenience of using your own dining room, terrace, or onboard setting.

That can work especially well after a day when your group wants to stay put. You avoid the effort of dressing for dinner, organizing a taxi, and getting everyone home afterward. You also keep control of the evening’s pace and company.

There is a tradeoff. A restaurant gives you a wider menu, a built-in atmosphere, and a public setting. This private service is better if your priority is comfort and time together, not choosing from a large list of dishes or watching the world go by from a busy dining room.

The experience may also be a good fit for a celebration where the group wants privacy. The three-course format feels more substantial than a basic takeaway meal, while the private setting gives you room to mark an occasion in your own way.

The value of $118.63 per person

At $118.63 per person, this is not a budget dinner. You are paying for a private chef, a three-course meal, service in your own villa or yacht, and the convenience of not arranging a restaurant booking.

I see the value most clearly for groups celebrating something or sharing a holiday rental. The cost may feel easier to justify when the chef is serving several people and the alternative would involve coordinating a large restaurant reservation.

For a couple seeking the cheapest dinner in Tenerife, this is less compelling. The experience is built around private service and group convenience, not low-cost dining. You should also confirm exactly what your price covers, since the supplied details do not spell out extras or drink arrangements.

The rating is 5 out of 5 from 40 reviews, and 100 percent recommend the experience. That is a strong record, with the most praised points being the food, personal service, willingness to accommodate gluten-free dining, and the fact that Roberto sets up and cleans up.

Those strengths are worth weighing against the price. If you want a memorable meal with minimal effort, the fee can be reasonable. If you mainly need food and do not care about private service, another option may offer better value.

How the three hours are likely to work

Your evening starts at the agreed Costa Adeje meeting point, with the private dinner taking place at your villa or yacht. The activity ends back at that meeting point, so this is not a sightseeing tour with several stops.

The first part of the service involves getting the meal ready and arranging the dining experience. The available details do not give an exact preparation schedule, so do not plan another time-sensitive activity immediately afterward.

The starter follows, with garlic prawns as the sample dish. This is a chance to settle into the meal while keeping the evening relaxed and social.

The main course is varied paella. Since the menu can be tailored, the exact version should be confirmed with the chef. If your group has mixed preferences, this is the course where early communication matters most.

Cheesecake finishes the meal. After service, Roberto handles the cleanup, allowing you to keep using the villa or yacht without turning dinner into a household chore.

The three-hour estimate includes the full experience, not just the time spent eating. If your party is large or your menu needs extra attention, the pace could feel different. Keep your evening open rather than booking a tight follow-up plan.

Who will enjoy this private chef service

This experience suits you if you are staying in a villa and want a special meal without leaving home. It is also a natural choice for a yacht-based celebration, since the meal comes to your setting.

Families may appreciate the private format. You do not need to manage a public restaurant environment, and you can keep the group together. The same is true for friends sharing accommodation who want a relaxed dinner with one person handling the cooking.

It can also help when dietary needs make restaurant planning awkward. Gluten-free accommodation has been handled before, but you should still provide exact details in advance. The more clearly you explain your needs, the easier it is to judge if the proposed menu works.

I would be less likely to choose it for a solo diner, a very small informal meal, or anyone focused mainly on saving money. The private chef format earns its keep through convenience, service, and the occasion.

Booking, participation, and cancellation details

Confirmation is received at the time of booking. The activity is available in English, and it is near public transportation. Most people can participate, although the supplied details do not provide a fuller accessibility breakdown.

This is a private tour or activity, so only your group takes part. That is useful if you want a meal with family or friends and do not want to share the experience with strangers.

Free cancellation is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Canceling or changing the booking less than 24 hours before the start time is not accepted for a refund, so check the local time carefully before making changes.

Should you book Chef Roberto Medda?

Book this experience if you value a relaxed private dinner more than the lowest possible price. The strongest case is a villa or yacht group celebrating together, especially when restaurant reservations would be hard to arrange or dietary needs require extra care.

The service has a clear menu structure, a named chef, private participation, and helpful setup and cleanup. The sample meal of garlic prawns, paella, and cheesecake gives you a useful starting point, while the option to tailor the menu adds flexibility.

Think twice if you want a cheap, spontaneous meal or a large restaurant menu. At $118.63 per person, this is a special-occasion purchase. For the right group, though, paying someone else to cook, serve, and clean up can be exactly what makes the evening feel like a holiday.

FAQ

Where does the private chef experience take place?

The dinner takes place at your villa in Tenerife or on your yacht. The meeting point is in Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately three hours.

What food is included?

The sample three-course menu includes garlic prawns as a starter, varied paellas as the main course, and cheesecake, or tarta de queso, for dessert.

Can the menu be changed?

Yes. The menu can be tailored to the tastes and needs of your group.

Can gluten-free dining be accommodated?

Gluten-free dining has been accommodated for a previous booking. You should provide your dietary requirements in advance so the chef can discuss the suitable menu.

Is this a shared or private activity?

It is a private activity, and only your group participates.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the local start time are not accepted.