Sharing passion through food, making people happy

Jorge Criado

From Opera Experiments to Professional Chef

Cooking has been my stage since childhood: I tested recipes while Italian opera filled the air, juggling delightful triumphs and spectacular flops. A near‑miss car accident made me realise life is too short for half‑hearted dreams, so I left Communication Sciences and trained at Le Cordon Bleu Mexico. Ten years and 30+ five‑star private services later, I craft stories on every plate for guests across Playa del Carmen.

I refined my technique at Le Cordon Bleu and Hofmann School of Hospitality in Spain, grounding creativity in solid mise en place so imagination can soar.

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Cooking is my passion and lifestyle, connecting with local ingredients through food.

Why Dine with Me

Story‑Driven Menus

Each course is a chapter inspired by Mexican roots, Mediterranean wanderings and Japanese finesse.

Local & Seasonal

I champion Riviera Maya produce, sourcing fresh seafood, heritage corn and regional spices.

Professional Precision

A disciplined mise en place lets creativity flow, delivering flawless timing and restaurant‑level plating.

Chef Jorge's Menus

Choose from five crafted experiences ranging from modern Mexican to Mediterranean essence, Italian classics, vibrant vegan brunch and premium Japanese delicacies.

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Guest Testimonials

Chef Jorge and his partner Alicia were amazing and very pleasant. Chef Jorge was very responsive from start to finish. From planning our menus to asking of any restrictions, he took every consideration into meal planning. His communication was great. Very professional and punctual. The cleanup after both days was also amazing, leaving us to fully enjoy our trip. Now, the food! The food was amazing. Great hearty breakfast our second day of the trip with great options and day 2 dinner was so tasty. Food was seasoned well and everyone enjoyed. We all would recommend Chef Jorge. Our only regret is that we didn’t have his services everyday on our trip.

Erin P

Chef Jorge and his su chef Alicia were outstanding in every possible way. Every single meal was delicious, he was on time, communicated clearly, and was professional and friendly. He cooked for 5 adults, 2 children (7-10), and two toddlers. We shared what we were interested in and he planned and created the entire menu. One of the kids is very picky and Jorge was able to easily accommodate his needs. He even provided excellent recommendations for places to visit in the area. Not having to plan, shop, cook, and clean made the vacation much more enjoyable. Highly recommend Chef Jorge!

John Outten

Jorge was the best!! Food was delicious and we loved having his company in our house for the weekend!

natalie bell

Delicious food and convenient as they cook at your place.

Brisia

This is one of the best air b and b experiences I’ve had. Unfortunately when I got to my air b and b, I had hardly any kitchen amenities. Jorge was able to adapt quickly with the limited resources and created an amazing menu. The food was truly amazing and full of flavour. It was fun to be able to help out and learn new cooking skills. On top of that, the conversation was great. Solo-female travel friendly 100% - Thank you Jorge

Michelle

Our dinner with Chef Jorge was delicious from the Amuse-Bouche to the dessert. He was very accommodating for our gluten free guest. We enjoyed talking with Chef Jorge about his training and experiences in Europe. I would highly recommend Chef Jorge’s airbnb experience to anyone visiting Playa del Carmen.

Kim

We had an incredible experience with Chef Jorge Criado! During our Playa del Carmen vacation, we had 4 dinners and a brunch prepared for us by Chef Jorge. He worked with us extensively in advance of our trip to propose menus, and customize them for food allergies. The menus were wonderfully varied to showcase a variety of cuisines, and to allow us to experience fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Our meals were all delicious. Chef Jorge did a great job presenting the dishes to us, telling us about what inspired him, and showing his passion for his craft. Everything was wonderful, and we would definitely love to experience his cooking again!

Michelle Candelaria

Jorge was awesome! The food was flavorful, fresh, healthy, and beautiful! He made our Honeymoon dinner a very memorable one. I wish he had his own restaurant so I could visit it regularly! Five Stars!

Drew Graves