In Villa Dining with Barbados’ Chef Marielle

Meet Marielle

Meet Chef Marielle, born and raised in Barbados with a passion (and talent) for creating fresh Caribbean meals. Marielle has been cooking since she could reach the kitchen counter. Over the past 10 years, she has grown her passion into a career. Today Marielle cooks professionally as a Private Chef at homes, events and villas across Barbados including Craggy Nook.

Private Chef Services

Vacation mode activated! Relax and enjoy a 5-star meal prepared for you in your villa. Marielle offers a stress-free dining experience from sourcing fresh ingredients to preparing, serving and cleaning up. Choose something from her locally crafted menu or let her know what you are feeling for and she will work her magic to satisfy your cravings.

Coconut panko flying fish with a curried aioli with a rustic garlic chive mash and sweet balsamic roasted vegetables is a favourite that you have to try! Don’t forget dessert – Marielle’s favourite is her banana rum flambé with coconut ice cream, for a totally tropical experience.

It’s all in the Ingredients

One of Marielle’s secrets to her success is her access to fresh and local ingredients. Marielle has partnered with local farmers and fishermen – cause fresh is best! In fact, Marielle is the owner of the popular Hooked Barbados where you can purchase fresh, local (pre-seasoned) fish and have it delivered to your door – ready to throw on the BBQ. Hooked also offers ready-made fish dishes like healthy poke bowls or flying fish salad. Order your meal online and have it delivered to Craggy Nook where you can enjoy it from your beach lounger. Seafood in Barbados is among the finest in the world, try it and see for yourself.

Cooking Classes

“It’s always a go when my clients want to get involved in the kitchen.” Marielle welcomes all to learn how to cook with her and offers in-villa classes for guests. Chef Marielle loves the fully equipped and spacious kitchens at Craggy Nook and of course the view of the ocean while you cook! Kids are especially welcome in Marielle’s kitchen as she hopes to spark their passion and get them excited about cooking and eating healthy meals.

Mum and Dad want a night or night off? Chef Marielle can keep your kids entertained and prepare kid-friendly recipes with them – a built-in chef and babysitter.

Marielle’s services are truly one of a kind, we could not recommend her more to our guests. Let us know if you are interested in experiencing the delight that Marielle and her food will bring to your family vacation. Email reservations@craggynook.com to book your escape today.