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Catering Costa has been providing event catering services along the North Pacific coast since 2006. We specialize in crafting high-quality menus tailored to the needs and budgets of our clients. Originally launched with the mission of delivering top-notch cuisine and service to Playa Flamingo and its surroundings, we now extend our offerings to private dinners in vacation homes, outdoor events, weddings, and group gatherings spanning from Hacienda Pinilla to Playas del Coco and beyond.
Elevating the standards of our cuisine and service has been our constant endeavor. Our repertoire includes several best-selling menus that have earned us accolades time and time again. Yet, we pride ourselves on the ability to customize them according to the unique budgets and tastes of our clients.
Our journey began by offering personalized chef services for small groups ranging from 2 to 14 people. While we continue to provide our highly popular Private Chef Service, over the years, we have expanded our expertise and acquired a self-sufficient mobile kitchen, enabling us to cater to events of up to 400 people.
My name is Jean-Luc Taulere, and I am the owner of Catering Costa, as well as the Coco Loco restaurant located at the southern end of Playa Flamingo. Coco Loco is a casual beachfront restaurant offering excellent food, cold beer, strong cocktails, and the opportunity to relax with your feet in the sand while enjoying a beautiful sunset over the ocean.
I am an eighth-generation chef. My father hails from southern France, born in a small village called Le Perthus on the border between France and Spain, and he taught me a great deal about the art of cooking. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, with a bachelor’s degree in Food Service Entrepreneurship. After graduating from college in 2001, I worked in France, Spain, and Macao, China. When I moved to Costa Rica in 2004, I was amazed by the incredible fresh ingredients available. Since arriving, my goal has been to create high-end Costa Rican cuisine. Just as when you travel to France you probably wouldn’t seek out a Chinese restaurant, I feel the same about Costa Rica, which is why our specialty is showcasing all the amazing natural ingredients this country has to offer.
I feel very fortunate to share it with my beautiful wife, our growing family, and our amazing team. I am grateful to have been able to establish the best of both worlds with the laid-back and fun atmosphere that Coco Loco has to offer and the challenge of excellence that Catering provides. I invite you to be our guest and taste the flavors of Costa Rica with Catering Costa and Coco Loco.
