Desiree's In House Chef Services

Chef Desiree Brassert is gaining recognition for her creative Asian-American infusions found throughout her meals. Whether it is with subtle hints of ginger or blazing and colorful peppers, her dishes simply work their magic. She has been cooking in the area for the past 15 years and has brought unique signature dishes to many joyful events, weddings and family vacations.

She originated from France where her love for food began but her Vietnamese mother taught her how to use exotic raw materials and how to be creative. After moving to Costa Rica in 1991, she is always thrilled to use the local cornucopia of colors and flavors. And her upbeat personality will make any event an unforgettable experience.

Her menu selection far exceeds what she has put on paper. Don’t be afraid to ask about Gluten Free or Vegetarian menu choices.

Ask Chef Desiree about her special “ethnic-themed” dinner options!

For reservations send email to: costadezz@gmail.com

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Carol Brim03-30-2021 02:34PM

Wonderful food!!!

Chef Desiree was out of town during our late December, early January stay in Manuel Antonio, but she said her husband was a great chef, so we went for it! I can say that not only was he a superb chef, Juan was on time, so very nice and friendly, and he and Pamela made a great team. The food, the presentation, the cleanup---all as much as one could ask for. I highly recommend!!!

Jaimie Crump03-30-2017 08:13PM

The Total Package!!!

We booked Chef Desiree two nights during our 6 night stay in Manuel Antonio. She was absolutely incredible! Not only were her culinary creations mouth watering, but she is such a fun person to be around! She is ingenious with her recipes and full of wonderful information about her beautiful country.
We had her lobster & shrimp, twice backed potatoes, stuffed chicken, steak, deviled eggs and many different veggies. Her desserts are fabulous! We loved the bananas foster and her fresh apple pie and ice cream. She made my parent's 70th birthdays very special.
When our villa's water was shut off, Desiree immediately called in for extra water and never panicked.
We had such a great time talking to her while she cooked - she is so engaging and just a sweet person all around. My mom and I would love to just hang out with her one night with a glass of wine and pick her brain.
I would recommend her services to anyone and will be jealous that you are enjoying her food and company!

RoseMarie04-25-2016 07:33PM

Loved our Dinner

We had an amazing dinner with plenty of left overs. We enjoyed everything thing she made. From the fish to the appetizers to the desserts. We are still talking about it. A must do at least once during your vacation.

Phil11-21-2015 09:54PM

A must do

Her food is amazing and she is wonderful!

Paul Castillo07-22-2015 03:08PM

Desiree was the highlgiht of our trip!!

We just returned from an incredible trip to Costa Rica and thanks to amazing planning by my Mother in Law I have to say the house, the excursions and the travel plans were flawless. Despite all of that I'm sure that all of us would agree that her arranging to have Desiree handle the majority of our meals was pure genius. Every breakfast and dinner was amazing. From the taco bar buffet, to Italian Night, Chinese night and Surf & Turf. Desiree and her assistants surpassed all of our expectations. She showed up early to create all or our meals from scratch and suprised us all with appetizers such as ceviche with warm plantain chips. All meals were served right on time with plenty of food for our group of 14. She flawlessly met the tastes of everyone from 9 years old on up. She even made special dishes for my brother in law who doesn't like onions. Everybody loved visiting with her and she even helped call us a taxi and arrange for dinner at a restaurant for our one night out. The breaksfasts were equally good and always ready in time to get us on our way to various day trips. Her staff handled all the cleanup and even packaged up all leftovers and put them in the frig. This made for greatly reduced trips to the store while always ensuring there was something good to snack on in the house. Her services were a bargain and I wouldn't plan another trip to the region if I wasn't sure that Desiree was available first.

Dody07-15-2015 09:29PM

Best Ever!

It's been almost 4 years since we had her food and we still remember it as the best ever! She created a whole fiesta for us and it was a highlight of our vacation

Amy & Gary07-12-2015 05:39PM

Desiree the Chef was so warm and fun.

Desiree the Chef was so warm and fun. The food was excellent! We have left overs and ate them the next day for dinner. She was very pleasant and so gracious. She was just like part of the family. LOVE LOVE!

Ryan12-30-2014 09:37AM

Great chef

"I've never had another chef for our trips down there. February will be our 5th year with Dez. I can't recommend her enough."

Hotaling07-22-2014 09:29PM

Highly Recommended!

We had Desiree at the discovery beach house for chef services and not only met a wonderful chef and enjoyed every meal, but made a friend as well, she is great , highly recommended!!!!

Molly07-22-2014 07:26PM

The best!!!

Our only regret was not hiring her for the entire week of our stay at Discovery House!

Melissa01-31-2014 04:32PM

"Desiree ROCKS!!!!

"Desiree ROCKS!!!! oh how I miss your cooking!!! can you ship some spring rolls????!!! Lol!!"

Lena (from Canada)01-31-2014 01:09PM

Highly Recommended

Desiree made a fabulous family birthday dinner for a party of five. The process of making the arrangement with Desiree was very customer-friendly. The menu is posted on her website; all it took was a couple of phone calls to finalize everything. The entire meal was most enjoyable.

Desiree exudes passion and enthusiasm for her work. We highly recommend her in-house chef service to anyone who is planning a special event in Quepos.

Nikki & Jared12-22-2013 11:51AM

More than just a Chef

Des, not only did you cook and take care of us on many levels, you are our friend now, amazing food,friend,and chef des is a must have in the quepos and surrounding area. We love ya Jared,Nikki,maddy,Rosie, don, Melissa!

Thank you!