Cooking at home beats a restaurant line.

Chef Roberto Medda turns your holiday villa into a private chef dinner in about 3 hours, with a menu that can be adjusted for different diets. I love the basic idea: you get a special meal without hauling your group out to a crowded place, and the chef handles the work at your address.

I also like the buffet setup (self-service style), because it keeps things relaxed for mixed appetites and larger gatherings. One thing to think about: drinks and table service are not included, so plan on handling beverages yourself and expect self-serve rather than waitstaff.

Key things to know before you book

• Roberto Medda cooks at your villa, so your kitchen becomes the dining room
• Menu adjustments are part of the service, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free needs
• Buffet set up is included, but it’s self-service, not full table service
• Celebrations fit naturally here, from birthdays to bigger family milestones
• It’s in English and uses a mobile ticket for smooth arrival

A Private Chef Dinner in Your Tenerife Villa

This experience is built for one goal: you eat well, at ease, at home. Instead of spending your evening fighting for a table, you let Private Chef Roberto Medda come to you in Tenerife and run the whole meal setup.

Roberto is described as having over a decade of experience, and the tone of the service is very “you enjoy yourself, I’ll handle the kitchen.” That matters on vacation. You don’t just save time—you avoid the stress that comes with coordinating arrival times, ordering for a group, and trying to make everyone happy from a fixed menu.

It’s also clearly set up for groups. The “private tour/activity” label means it’s just you and your party, not a mixed crowd, which makes it feel more like a custom evening than a standard dinner service.

How the 3-Hour Buffet Works (Self-Service Style)

The dinner portion is included, and the buffet is set up for you—but it’s self-service. That sounds simple, and it is. The upside is you get to graze at your pace. The not-so-sexy part is that you won’t have the same feel as a plated fine-dining meal with a server guiding each course.

In practice, self-service works well when you have:

• people who like to eat earlier or later than others
• a mix of tastes (seafood, meat, and vegetarian-friendly items)
• a celebration vibe where nobody wants to wait for a full table’s timing

Also, the service is designed to keep the evening smooth. In examples of real dinners, people appreciated how the kitchen was left spotless afterward, which is a big deal if your villa host doesn’t want a cooking “after party” to clean up.

Chef Roberto Medda and the Personalized Menu Approach

Chef Roberto’s specialty is personal dining. The key detail isn’t just that there’s food—it’s that the menu can be adjusted to fit you, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

That flexibility is valuable because vacation groups rarely eat the same way. Even if everyone is “not picky,” you’ll still end up with one person who needs gluten-free, one vegetarian, and one who just wants the spicy bits. Roberto’s whole pitch is to handle that variety in a way that doesn’t feel like a compromise menu.

You’ll also see the chef described as friendly and professional in how the evening runs: arriving on time, communicating clearly about what’s being prepared, and leaving you to enjoy the meal rather than hovering around your guests with food questions.

Your Menu at a Glance: Seafood, Tapas Comfort, and Sweet Finish

The sample menu shows a strong Mediterranean-leaning mix, with plenty of variety so most groups will find at least a couple of “yes, that one” dishes.

Here’s what the menu examples include:

• Starters like prawn in garlic with prawn salsa verde, chorizo salad with goat cheese and warm tomato, plus humus and mojos dips with bread
• Seafood main such as seabass in salsa verde
• Rice main like arroz caldoso de marisco
• Meat and classic comfort including chicken salmorejo and patatas bravas
• Dessert: tarta de queso vasca (fresh-baked Basque-style cheesecake)

Why this mix works: it hits both “celebration” and “homey.” You’re not limited to one style. The salsa verde and mojos dips add punch and brightness, while the rice dish and warm salads keep it hearty. And the cheesecake option gives the meal an easy, crowd-friendly ending.

If you’re planning a birthday or similar event, it’s the sort of menu where people tend to remember specific plates—especially when there are multiple big favorites on the table.

Trip Stops You’ll Notice: Costa Adeje to the Chef Setup

The itinerary is listed with several stops: Tenerife, Costa Adeje, Private Chef Roberto Medda, and Porto Cervo. The key practical point is this: the heart of the experience is the private chef cooking for your group at your location.

You start from Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, and the activity ends back at the meeting point. That tells you the day is organized like a transfer-based activity, even though the meal itself happens at the private setting where Roberto cooks.

What about Porto Cervo? The details provided don’t explain the role of that stop beyond the name appearing in the schedule. So treat it as a planned waypoint, not something to overthink when you’re choosing your focus. Your dinner plan should center on the chef’s menu and setup, which is the actual experience you’re booking.

Price vs. Restaurant Reality: What You’re Really Paying For

At $118.82 per person for about 3 hours, you’re paying for a lot more than food. You’re essentially paying for:

• a professional chef coming to your villa
• the cooking time and setup
• a buffet layout that works for groups
• menu customization for dietary needs

Restaurants can be great, but they rarely solve the coordination problem for a group. Here, you’re converting a dinner outing into a stay-at-home celebration. That’s often where the value lands: time saved, stress reduced, and everyone eats together.

One caution on value: drinks and table service aren’t included. If you’d normally buy wine or cocktails with dinner, your total night cost may rise compared with what you budget for on the headline price. Also, the buffet is self-service, so if you want a full-service restaurant feel, adjust expectations.

Who This Is For (and Who Should Think Twice)

This works best for people who want a special evening with minimal logistics. If you’re traveling with family, friends, or a mixed-diet group, the “private chef + adjusted menu” angle is exactly the kind of convenience that makes a vacation feel smoother.

It’s also a great fit for celebrations. The experience is described as ideal for birthdays and bachelorette-type gatherings, mainly because you can keep the event in a home environment while still getting professional food quality.

It might be less ideal if:

• you strongly prefer waiter-driven, plated table service
• you want a full drinks package included in the price
• you don’t want any self-serve buffet setup vibe

If those are your must-haves, you may want to compare with a full-service dining option. But if you’re after “chef does the work and we enjoy the evening,” this is a strong match.

Small Practical Tips to Make It Smooth

Based on how the service is described and how the meals are run, here are smart moves that help you get the best result:

• Plan your dietary needs early. The menu can be adjusted for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, so share preferences clearly so the chef can build a balanced buffet.
• Think about beverages ahead of time. Since drinks aren’t included, decide whether you’ll bring or buy them locally before the chef arrives.
• Confirm the group size honestly. Private chef services are built around your number of diners and the buffet layout.
• Give yourself an easy start. The experience is about 3 hours. Try to keep the rest of the night open so the dinner can be the main event, not the thing you squeeze in between plans.
• Know the vibe: self-service. It’s buffet dining, so embrace grazing, not a timed plated sequence.

Should You Book Buffet Cook and Go Tenerife?

If you want a private chef experience in Tenerife without the crowds, this is an easy yes. At a 5-star rating and a strong history of people recommending it, the service is clearly landing with guests—especially when they want a memorable meal for a celebration or a mixed group.

Book it if your top priorities are:

• a tailored menu (including gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly options)
• a relaxed home setting
• a professional chef handling cooking and setup

Skip it if you expect table service included and drinks covered, because the format is explicitly self-service buffet and beverages are not part of the package.

FAQ

How long is the Buffet Cook and Go Tenerife experience?

The dinner experience runs for about 3 hours.

Is this a private experience for just my group?

Yes. It’s listed as a private tour/activity, so only your group participates.

Is the menu able to match dietary restrictions?

Yes. The chef is described as specializing in personalized menus, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free preferences.

Are drinks included with dinner?

No. Dinner is included, but drinks are not included, and table service is not included either since it’s buffet self-service style.

Where does the experience start and end?

The meeting point is listed in Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, and the activity ends back at the same meeting point.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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