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Cocina Viva
Cocina Viva

Cocina Viva

$100/person
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Desired cooking skills

Responds in about 10 min

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Introduction
Cocina Viva transforms your home into a vibrant culinary experience, blending custom dining with the joy of sharing. Each meal is an opportunity to connect and celebrate togetherness through food. I craft menus tailored to your tastes, with a special focus on plant-based dishes and ethically sourced proteins, featuring consciously chosen, locally inspired ingredients and unique flavors that tell a story. It’s more than just a meal – it’s a shared moment where the kitchen comes alive.
Overview

Hired 9 times

Serves Miami, FL

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1 employee

1 year in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Services offered
Desired cooking skills
Interested cuisines

Japanese

Italian

Healthy

Vegetarian / Vegan

Work location

I travel to my customers

Projects and media

65 photos

Projects and media

65 photos

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Exceptional 5.0

9 reviews

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Elizabeth R.
Feb 15, 2025
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I hired Chef Alejandro to cook dinner the first night of my 40th birthday trip. From beginning to end he exceeded expectations. He proposed an incredible dinner menu, carefully taking into account the food allergies in the group, and working with me on a few tweaks. He arrived on time, prepared the meal on site, served all of us, and beautifully explained what was served. The food was INCREDIBLE. He prepared fresh flatbread on demand, brought herbs and vegetables from his garden, and pivoted to a beautiful salad when the watermelon at the store didn’t look good. Best of all he left the kitchen cleaner than he found it and was a joy the entire time. I wish I lived in Florida so I could hire him more often. Chef Alejandro made our first night in Florida a night to remember - we couldn’t stop talking about how good the food was! Thank you, Chef Alejandro!

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • I'm flexible • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Josh W.
Feb 19, 2025
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Alejandro was fantastic. We booked him only a few days before for a group of 10 people. He created a phenomenal meal based on our asks. Everyone was super happy with the food. Would highly recommend.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Ashley Z.
Jan 28, 2025
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Alejandro prepared the most delicious feast for 10 adults, and at very short notice! Booking with him was a breeze as he was extremely responsive. We didn't have a cuisine in mind, so he suggested a mezze-style sharing experience that was perfect for us. He used fresh, creative, and sustainable ingredients to create flavors that many of us had never experienced. He was passionate, attentive, and brought a great energy to the evening. Our Airbnb was unfortunately ill-equipped, but he went above and beyond to bring any equipment needed, including stopping on his way to get appropriate serving platters! Would 100% recommend him, and can't wait to book him again.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Luciano R.
Dec 10, 2024
"Chef Alejandro: A Culinary Genius" Chef Alejandro turned my kitchen into a Michelin-star sushi bar! He’s a true genius. Every bite was absolute perfection—from the freshest fish to creative flavors. Honestly, it was better than overpaying at a Miami restaurant. Watching him work was just as fun as enjoying the meal with the whole family and all my guests. If you want an unforgettable private dining experience, he’s your guy! Plus, his menu is so versatile. We were blown away by his Japanese cuisine, and we’re already planning to book him again to try his Italian dishes. A friend swears by his handmade gnocchi and ravioli—can’t wait!
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Cristina D.
Dec 1, 2024
Alejandro made our Thanksgiving dinner for 12 absolutely perfect! The turkey was outstanding, and every dish was delicious. He was super professional, easy to work with, and adjusted the menu for dietary needs. He cooked everything on-site and left the kitchen spotless. My family is still talking about it a week later - 10/10 would book again!
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