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Kosher in the Riviera Maya
Guides, menus and stories for eating beautifully and keeping kosher across Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
Weddings · Riviera Maya
Your Kosher Wedding Menu: Fine Dining at a Private Villa
Design a glatt-kosher wedding menu at a private Riviera Maya villa: plated multi-course, grazing, Mexican-Mediterranean fusion, meat, dairy and pareve.
June 14, 2026
Weddings
Planning an Intimate Kosher Villa Wedding in the Riviera Maya
A practical guide to planning an intimate glatt-kosher villa wedding in the Riviera Maya, from choosing the home to koshering the kitchen.
June 12, 2026
Celebrations
A Kosher Bris or Pidyon Haben Seudah in the Riviera Maya
Host a glatt-kosher bris milah or pidyon haben seudah in the Riviera Maya — intimate or larger, dairy or meat menus, timing and how we coordinate the simcha.
April 20, 2026
Shabbos & Yom Tov
Sukkos in the Riviera Maya: Kosher Meals & a Villa Sukkah
How observant families keep Sukkos in the Riviera Maya — meals in a villa sukkah, Yom Tov and chol hamoed seudos, and day trips between.
April 6, 2026
Food
Kosher BBQ & Grill Nights at Your Villa
A private glatt-kosher grill night in the Riviera Maya: dry-aged steaks, tomahawk, bone marrow and asado, cooked poolside by our chef and team.
March 23, 2026
Guides
A Kosher Family Vacation in Tulum: A Sample 3-Day Menu
A sample 3-day glatt-kosher menu for a family vacation in Tulum, built around cenote and beach days with a private chef handling every meal.
March 16, 2026
Shabbos & Yom Tov
Chanukah in the Riviera Maya: Kosher Lights, Latkes & Sufganiyot
Spend Chanukah in the Riviera Maya — menorah lighting by the sea, glatt-kosher latkes and sufganiyot, and a warm family meal every one of the eight nights.
March 2, 2026
Celebrations
A Sheva Brachos by the Sea in the Riviera Maya
Plan a week of kosher sheva brachos in the Riviera Maya — a different beautiful meal each night, with a private glatt chef handling every detail.
February 24, 2026
Food
Kosher Mexican Cuisine: The Dishes We Love to Cook
From kosher tacos to guacamole and birria, see how our glatt-kosher chef reimagines Mexican classics for your Riviera Maya villa or yacht.
February 10, 2026
Celebrations
A Kosher Honeymoon in the Riviera Maya
Plan a private, glatt-kosher honeymoon in the Riviera Maya — candlelit dinners, total privacy, and a chef handling every meal for two.
February 2, 2026
Kashrus
Glatt, Mehadrin & Chalav Yisroel: Our Kashrus Standards Explained
How a private kosher chef in the Riviera Maya keeps your family's standard abroad: glatt, mehadrin, chalav Yisroel, pas Yisroel and bishul Yisroel.
January 27, 2026
Guides
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Private Kosher Chef
A practical checklist for hiring a private kosher chef in the Riviera Maya: kashrus, hechsherim, equipment, pricing, menus, references and cleanup.
January 19, 2026
Guides
What Does a Private Kosher Chef Cost? Value vs. Eating Out
An honest breakdown of private kosher chef cost in the Riviera Maya: what the all-in rate includes, what drives price, and how it compares to eating out.
January 12, 2026
Celebrations
A Kosher Bar Mitzvah Celebration in Mexico
Plan a glatt-kosher destination bar or bat mitzvah in the Riviera Maya — seudas mitzvah menus, Shabbos, activities and scaling 20 to 150 guests.
December 22, 2025
Guides
Tulum vs. Playa del Carmen vs. Cancún: Where Should a Kosher Family Stay?
An honest comparison of Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cancún for observant families — vibe, lodging, beaches, distances, and which suits whom.
December 15, 2025
Shabbos & Yom Tov
Pesach in the Riviera Maya: Kosher for Pesach, Done for You
A private glatt-kosher chef for Pesach in the Riviera Maya — an intimate alternative to big hotel programs, with Seder logistics handled.
December 8, 2025
Yacht
Kosher Yacht Dining off Cancún: A Day on the Water
Charter a yacht off Cancún with a private glatt-kosher chef aboard — sunrise breakfast to sunset dinner, sailing to Isla Mujeres, Shabbos at anchor.
November 20, 2025
Guides
The Jewish Traveler's Riviera Maya: Community, Minyan & Practical Tips
Practical orientation for observant travelers: Jewish presence in Cancún and Playa, minyan and davening on vacation, and how kosher meals fit in.
November 12, 2025
Shabbos & Yom Tov
Shabbos in a Villa: How a Private Chef Makes It Effortless
Keep a beautiful kosher Shabbos on vacation in the Riviera Maya — plata-timed meals, three seudos, challah and fish, all prepared before licht-bentschen.
November 4, 2025
Celebrations
Planning a Kosher Destination Wedding in the Riviera Maya
How to plan a fully glatt-kosher destination wedding in the Riviera Maya, from multi-day catering and menu design to mehadrin logistics abroad.
October 21, 2025
Guides
Private Kosher Chef vs. a Kosher Hotel Program: Which Is Right for You?
A fair comparison of a private kosher chef versus a kosher hotel program in Mexico — privacy, flexibility, cost, group size, and kashrus control.
October 13, 2025
Locations
Kosher Dining in Cancún: Hotel Zone, Villas & Yachts
Glatt-kosher private chef in Cancún — for Hotel Zone suites, private villas, and marina yacht charters. Mehadrin standards, full setup, served to you.
October 6, 2025
Locations
Kosher Villa & Beach Dining in Playa del Carmen
A private glatt-kosher chef for villas, condos and beach clubs in Playa del Carmen. Shabbos, simchas and family meals made simple in the Riviera Maya.
September 19, 2025
Celebrations
Kosher Catering in the Riviera Maya: Events, Groups & Simchas
Glatt-kosher event catering across the Riviera Maya, Cancún and beyond: group logistics, buffets vs plated, scaling 20–300 guests, and corporate simchas.
September 11, 2025
Locations
Hiring a Private Kosher Chef in Tulum: Everything You Need to Know
How to eat glatt kosher in Tulum's jungle and beach villas — why a chef who brings the whole kitchen is the smart way to dine.
September 2, 2025
Guides
Is There Kosher Food in the Riviera Maya? An Honest Answer
Is there kosher food in Cancún, Tulum or Playa del Carmen? An honest look at restaurants, packaged goods, the real gap, and the private-chef solution.
August 30, 2025
Guides
The Complete Guide to Keeping Kosher in the Riviera Maya
How observant families keep glatt kosher in Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum — options, Shabbos logistics, and why a private chef solves it.
August 18, 2025