Chef Frank Carroll
Belly Fedbetter has provided private dinner services to the Tamarindo and Flamingo areas since 2009. We offer delicious food, generous portions, and personable service for private dinners and small events.
Executive Chef Frank Carroll, a well traveled California native, is classically trained in French and Lebanese cuisine. Chef Frank created our menus to highlight Costa Rica’s fresh from the farm and sea ingredients. From tropical seafood dishes to Costa Rican favorites, his menus have a little something for everyone.
Prix Fixe menus created by Chef Frank Carroll
Chef's Signature
A selection of Chef Frank’s culinary favorites
*Vegetarian and gluten free substitutions available upon request
Starters
Roasted Garlic Brie & Arugula Pesto Sourdough Bread Bowl
Pacific Shrimp In Peruvian Aji Clarified Butter With Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Hummus And Espanola Bread
Prosciutto & Pepperoncini Aged-Asiago Caesar Salad With Garlic Herb Croutons
Main Course
San Martin Angus Filet Mignon In A Whiskey Cream & Horseradish Reduction With Asiago Sage Mashed Potatoes, Gorgonzola Stuffed Baby Portobello, Braised Leek, And Grilled Asparagus Tips With Basil Oil
Dessert
Deep Fried Bananas With Vanilla Ice Cream, Cinnamon Crisp, Dulce De Leche, And Homemade Carmel
Taste Of Costa Rica
Traditional Tico dishes served family style
*Vegetarian and gluten free options available upon request
Patacones: Smashed Plantains Topped With Fried Farmers Cheese & Pineapple Salsa
Ceviche Mixto: Lime Marinated Shrimp, Wahoo, & Corvina With Fresh Tortilla Chips
Yucca Mojo: Steamed Yucca With A Spicy Citrus Chimichurri, Guajillo Crema, And Pickled Red Onions
Chayote Blanco Relleno: Twice-Baked Pepper Jack & Habanero Sour Cream Stuffed White Squash
Ensalada De Palmito: Heart Of Palm & Uchuva Red Leaf Salad With A Buttermilk Cilantro Vinaigrette
Chifrijo De Coco: Charred Pork Belly, Black Beans, Coconut Rice, & Mango Pico De Gallo
Arroz Con Pollo: Shredded Chicken & Achiote Lime Rice Served With Salsa Lizano And Mandarina Lime
Pargo Rojo Limon: Caribbean Style Blackened Red Snapper Filet With Fire Roasted Tomatillo & Jalapeño Garlic Oil
Dulce De Leche Tres Leches: Traditional Vanilla Cake With Three Milks & Caramel
Salt & Sea
Straight from the Pacific
*Gluten free substitutions available upon request
Starters
Local Blue Mussels In White Wine Shallots & Thyme Butter With Rosemary Baguette
Crimini Mushroom Tapenade Poached In Garlic Anchovy Sage Butter, Calabrian Chili Flake, And Cracked Black Pepper
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio With Cape Gooseberries, Julienne Shallots, Dill, Pink Peppercorn, And Crispy Oyster Mushrooms
Main Course
Royal Seabass In A Sauvignon Blanc & Aji Caper Sauce And Butter-Seared Local Scallops, Served With Porcini Asiago Risotto And Charred Asparagus With Shaved Pecorino
Dessert
Double Chocolate Espresso Cake With Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Shavings
Flavors of Baja
A Southern Cali-Latino inspired menu served family style
Chili Colorado: Beef Tenderloin Braised In Pasilla, Guajillo, And Ancho Chili Salsa Rojo, Roasted Garlic, Herbs, And Aromatics
Salsa Verde Pork Loin: Pan-Seared Pork Medallions In A Smokey Green Tomatillo Salsa With Sun-Dried Chipotle Crema
Scallop & Shrimp Aguachile: Shellfish Marinated In Cilantro Lime Puree Topped With Cucumber, Radish, Avocado, And Pickled Jalapeños
Smoked Morita Chili Guacamole Served With Homemade Tortilla Chips
Spanish Style Arroz Mexicana
Baja Refried Beans With Queso Fresco
Served With Fresh Pico De Gallo, Adobo Sour Cream, And Warm Tortillas
Sweet Elote Cornbread With Vanilla Ice Cream, Spicy Honey, California Almonds, And Whip Cream
Vegetarian Mezze
A vibrant fusion of Mediterranean cuisine served family style
*Gluten free substitutions available upon request
Garlic Lemon Baba Ghanoush: Fire-Roasted Eggplant And Sesame Puree Served Chilled
Red Sweet Pepper & Basil Hummus: Garbanzo, Citrus, And Herbs Blended With Tahini, Olive Oil, And Spices
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato With Smoked Paprika And Shatta Honey
Mint Tabbouleh: Vibrant Chopped Salad With Bulgar Wheat, Cucumber, And Tomatoes, Dressed With Lemon Vinaigrette
Lebanese Style Falafel: Deep Fried Chickpea, Cumin, And Herb Fritters
Toasted Cashew Long Grain Rice Pilaf
Fire Roasted 7-Spice Cauliflower Steak
Served With Tahini Sauce, Toum Garlic Sauce, And Warm Flat Bread
Pistachio Cardamom Cake With Rose Water And Cream Cheese Frosting
“Chef Frank prepared an amazing meal for us on our first night at Casa Islita in Tamarindo. He came highly recommended by the villa concierge and did not disappoint. We arrived hungry and tired after a long day of traveling and Frank was waiting to greet us with home made tortillas, guacamole, fresh salsa and amazing ceviche - which we devoured immediately. For dinner, he prepared the taste of Costa Rica meal for 9 of us. The food was fantastic. Frank took great care of us, serving the meal, cleaning up after and leaving leftovers in the fridge for the next day. Arranging the meal through Tabitha was easy and Frank accommodated our food restrictions and allergies. Not only was the food delicious, but Frank has a great sense of humor and an easy going attitude. It was a perfect way to begin our family vacation. We are still raving about that dinner!”
“This was the only way to go! Hiring a private chef while four little children were sleeping upstairs. Frank cooked and waited on us and kept us entertained as well. That wasn’t even the best part! The quality, taste and presentation of these delectable dishes made the meal extra special and we felt like we were dining in a 5 star restaurant. We highly recommend Belly FedBetter to put your vacation experience over the top!”
“My expectations were high, but Chef Frank completely exceeded them. We had a large group that he easily accommodated for, with a delicious meal from start to end with so many local dishes that were all fresh. He spent time while cooking explaining everything he was doing for me and then when everything was ready gave a backstory on every dish. Cannot wait for my next trip back so I have another meal of his.”
Reservations
We offer private dinner services to Tamarindo & Playa Flamingo in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. We have a 6 adult minimum for service in Tamarindo & Flamingo, and an 8 adult minimum for Hacienda Pinilla & Las Catalinas. A deposit is required to reserve. Prices start at $85 per adult.