Enjoy a professionally prepared gourmet meal in the comfort of your beautiful Sayulita vacation villa. Allow Sofia to come to your home and prepare one of her amazing dishes for your friends and family.
Sofia has been preparing gourmet food all of her life – “Food is my passion”
She looks forward to sharing her expertise and her wonderful meals with you in the privacy of your Sayulita Vacation Villa.
You may either choose from Sofia’s menus which include traditional Mexican meals with a gourmet flair of Italian, Moroccan, Indian, Vegetarian and Vegan, or work with Sofia to create your own personalized menu.
SOFIA WILL CATER ANY EVENT FOR YOU FROM A FAMILY VACATIONTO WEDDINGS, WEDDING REHEARSALS, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES,ETC
Each dinner includes two side dishes, a main course, and a dessert. “I love dessert – I am known for my desserts.”
SOFIA WILL CATER ANY TYPE OF EVENT FOR YOU FROM A FAMILY VACATION, WEDDINGS, WEDDING REHEARSALS, ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, ETC
Sofia's recipes have been featured in the Chicago Tribune. Click here to read full article.
Menu options
Sofia will come to your home with all she needs to prepare you an amazing meal that will add a special element to your Sayulita Vacation.
Sofia is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and gourmet cooking.
Here is what people that have tried Sofia’s Gourmet meals have to say:
“During our vacation, we were planning to spend several evenings exploring some of the restaurants in town. In the end, we never ate out once. We loved your cooking so much that we looked forward to it each night, we could not imagine eating anything else. Thank you.
“Thank you for giving us the option to enjoy a gourmet meal in the privacy and comfort of our beautiful vacation home. You made our 20th anniversary very special.”
"Your food is so fresh and healthy it makes us feel very good and satisfied without feeling stuffed"
"You have made our vacation very special and different"
More testimonials at the bottom
Please contact Sofia to arrange a gourmet meal in the privacy and comfort of your vacation villa. Spend an evening home, enjoying wonderful food and wonderful surroundings.
Special note:
Sofia's clients are welcome to join in with the cooking process and learn how this chef works with and prepares local ingredients into fabulous dishes. This really makes for a great cultural experience for your entire group.
MEXICAN MENUS
MEXICAN MENU # 1: FISH
APPETIZER: TOASTED PUMPKIN SEED DIP WITH TORTILLA CHIPS; a Mayan appetizer typical from the Yucatán peninsula, made with roasted tomatoes and spices, a very interesting blend of flavors, definitely worth trying!
MAIN COURSE: FISH FILLET IN CILANTRO PESTO; catch of the day topped with a mild spicy cilantro pesto, topped with avocado slices.
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: GUAVA CHEESECAKE; a creamy cheesecake made with an aromatic tropical exotic fruit on a homemade cookie crumb crust.
MEXICAN MENU # 2: CHICKEN
APPETIZER: TOMATILLO SALAD WITH TOSTADAS AND CREAM; a traditional Michoacan state dish, a nice fresh chopped salad served over Tostadas with cream.
MAIN COURSE: CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH MANGO SAUCE; off the beaten path enchiladas made with a unique sauce of Achiote (a Mayan spice), mango and other Mexican ingredients. They can be spicy or mild.
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: CITRUS COCONUT CAKE; a moist cake in which orange, lime and coconut blend very nicely.
MENU #3 FISH AND /OR SHRIMP:
APPETIZER: CUCUMBER CUPS WITH SHRIMP SALAD; stuffed cucumber slices with Mediterranean and Mexican flavors.
MAIN COURSE; FISH AND/OR SHRIMP WITH GINGER-ORANGE SAUCE; fresh catch of the day served with a very delicate ginger citrus sauce.
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: FLOURLESS TEQUILA-CHOCOLATE CAKE; a truffle-like cake infused with tequila, served with fresh strawberries.
MENU #4 BEEF:
APPETIZER: TROPICAL GUACAMOLE; an exotic version of the classic with chunks of fresh mango OR pineapple, served with tortilla chips.
MAIN COURSE: BEEF PICADILLO; ground beef stewed with vegetables, almonds and a kick of chipotle chili.
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FLAN; a mixture between a flan and a cheesecake served with fresh fruit OR chocolate sauce on top.
MENU #5 CHICKEN:
APPETIZER: SHRIMP PATÉ; a smooth shrimp spread jazzed up with Mexican flavors, served with crackers. This is a traditional dish of Nayarit state.
MAIN COURSE: GREEN CHICKEN MOLE; a very unique dish made with toasted pumpkin seeds, tomatillos and Mexican spices, highly recommended! If you are adventurous, the pumpkin seeds can be substituted with pistachio nuts.
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: LIME-COCONUT FLAN; topped with caramel.
MENU #6 FISH:
APPETIZER: TOASTED SESAME BEAN DIP; a creamy dip made with beans and toasted sesame seeds, served with tortilla chips.
MAIN COURSE: PECAN CRUSTED MAHI MAHI WITH MANGO PICO DE GALLO; fresh fillets coated with a yummy pecan crust and topped with a spicy mango pico de gallo salsa (if mangos are not in season, pineapple will be used instead).
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: BANANA-RUM BREAD PUDDING; made with fresh bananas, topped with a caramel sauce.
MENU #7 PORK:
APPETIZER: GUACAMOLE; prepared in my own style with some secret ingredients, served with tortilla chips.
MAIN COURSE: PORK IN ACHIOTE SAUCE; this is a classic Mayan dish from the Yucatán peninsula, baked marinated pork in a flavorful red tangy sauce, served with pickled red onions. Very good in tacos too!
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: COFFE-CINNAMON FLAN; topped with a caramel sauce
MENU #8 FISH:
APPETIZER: CUCUMBER SLICES WITH SHRIMP SALAD; stuffed cucumber slices with Mediterranean and Mexican flavors.
MAIN COURSE: FISH IN JUNGLE SAUCE AND CORN GNOCCHI: fresh catch of the day cooked with a green sauce made with exotic Mexican herbs (one of them is called HOJA SANTA or “sacred herb”), topped with homemade corn dough gnocchi. Very unique!
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
DESSERT: MEXICAN RICE PUDDING; very creamy, infused with vanilla and cinnamon.
MENU #9 VEGETARIAN:
APPETIZER: MEXICAN SALSA FRESCA; also known as pico de gallo, served with tortilla chips.
MAIN COURSE: CHILE RELLENO SOUFFLE; the light healthy version of the famous chile relleno. Worth trying!
SIDES: RICE SALAD; made with brown and wild rice and a nice light dressing. SAUTÉED BROCOLI; flavored with lime and toasted almonds.
DESSERT: KEY LIME PIE; topped with fresh strawberries and fresh mint.
MENU #10 SHRIMP ENCHILADAS:
APPETIZER: ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS DIP; a Mayan classic spiced with Habanero Chili. Served with corn chips.
MAIN COURSE: SHRIMP AND SPINACH ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO SAUCE; spicy and tangy, topped with melted cheese.
SIDE DISHES: please choose 2 from the list below.
CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MOLE FROSTING; served with vanilla sauce a delectable combination of flavors.
If you want to interchange any side dishes from any menu it is possible, as well as for desserts. If you have any other request please let me know and we can work it out.
SIDE DISHES FOR MEXICAN MENUS (you may choose 2)
REFRIED BEANS: Either black beans or regular pinto or another similar variety, mashed beans with olive oil, light and healthy.
WHOLE BEANS: Slow cooked beans in a nice stew.
DRUNKEN BEANS: Slow cooked beans in a beer stew served with chopped onion, cilantro and Serrano chili, if desired.
CHIPOTLE INFUSEDE BLACK BEANS
RICE: Mexican red rice with tomato sauce and chopped veggies.
WHITE RICE: with fresh herbs.
POBLANO RICE; a green colored rice with Poblano chilies, very tasty!
MASHED POTATOES
SALAD: Fresh greens and seasonal vegetables served with one of the following homemade dressings:
-Honey Mustard vinaigrette
-Lavender dressing
-Chipotle vinaigrette
-Italian herb infused oil vinaigrette
SAUTEED SEASONAL VEGETABLES; sprinkled with fresh herbs or mild spices and olive oil.
YOU MAY INTERCHANGE APPETIZERS, SIDE DISHES AND DESSERTS FROM ANY MENU. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL REQUEST LET ME KNOW... WE CAN WORK IT OUT! VEGAN MENUS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
INTERNATIONAL MENUS
ITALIAN MENU # 1
APPETIZER: TOMATO OLIVE BRUSCHETTA
MAIN COURSE: PASTA WITH PESTO SAUCE AND SHRIMP
SIDE DISH: SALAD WITH YOUR CHOICE OF HOMEMADE DRESSING
DESSERT: CHOCOLATE SEMIFREDDO; a frozen chocolate mousse with almonds and coconut and topped with a dark chocolate homemade sauce
ITALIAN MENU # 2
APPETIZER: BLACK OLIVE AND ANCHOVY DIP; served with bread
MAIN COURSE: MAHI MAHI FISH FILLET WITH SPICES, TOMATO AND WHITE WINE SAUCE
SIDE DISH: SALAD WITH YOUR CHOICE OF HOMEMADE DRESSING
DESSERT: TIRAMISU; made with authentic mascarpone cheese and gooood espresso coffee
MEDITERRANEAN MENU
APPETIZER: CUCUMBER BITES WITH SHRIMP SALAD; cucumber cups stuffed with a unique mixture of cooked shrimp, garlic, olive oil and herbs
MAIN COURSE:STEWED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OLIVES
SIDE DISHES: GREEK SALAD AND SAFFRON RICE
DESSERT: ALMOND LEMON CAKE
MOROCCAN MENU
APPETIZER: HUMUS WITH PITA BREAD OR VEGETABLES
MAIN COURSE: MOROCCAN CHICKEN; stewd chicken with morocan spices and almonds
SIDE DISHES:COUS COUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT
DESSERT: SPICED COFFEE CARDAMOM CAKE
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN MENUS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
MORE TESTIMONIALS
It was wonderful to hear from you! All of us think of you with such wonderful memories and warm hearts! You managed to make our vacation in Sayulita a perfect one! Your incredible personality was like the delicious icing on top of a moist “melt in your mouth” cake, which symbolizes your amazing abilities to create and cook a mouth watering, perfect meal! All of us could taste the love you put in every bite of delectable food!
Our very best to you always, Karen & Tom Hill
From simple, balanced breakfasts through decadent desserts, Sofia's creative, soulful and delicious meals were the highlight of our yoga retreat. We loved how she expertly integrated our dietary restrictions and health consciousness with her inspiration from what was fresh and local. Her healthy and mouthwatering cuisine is grounded in her Mexican roots.The way it smells,tastes, looks and feels, every dish tells a story. It's clear that Sofia's heart goes into her food, each meal bursting with unique inspiration. Sofia is always willing to teach her culinary tricks and share her signature recipes. Make sure you get a taste of her Coconut-Lime Flan, it's out of this world! Britt Fohrman, Yoga Instructor, San Francisco, CA
Sofia is a remarkably talented chef who creates exotic, delicious and beautiful food for any palette. From traditional Mexican cuisine to vegetarian or vegan fare, She is your local gourmet artist in Sayulita. All of Sofia's dishes are created from scratch with only the freshest ingredients and made to order, including her deeply satisfying handmade chocolates. Sofia is a joy to work with, is punctual and takes care of all the details so that you can relax and enjoy the cornucopia of bliss that she creates for you! Claudette
