Private Chef Etelvina Scarcelli

Argentinian chef and co-owner of Aji Limo Restaurant & Food Truck with over 20 years of culinary experience. After living and working in Brazil, Peru, and Turks & Caicos, I developed a passion for combining international flavors, fresh ingredients, and beautiful presentation. I specialize in creating memorable private dining experiences with restaurant-quality food, personalized menus, and warm hospitality tailored to every guest.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a way to bring people together through flavor, creativity, passion, culture, and unforgettable shared experiences.

I learned to cook at...

I studied culinary arts in Buenos Aires, but my true experience came from owning and operating my own restaurants, where I developed my style through

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is finding happiness in cooking for others and creating meals that people truly enjoy and remember.

My menus

Mare

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Hamachi Tiradito Yellowtail, yuzu leche de tigre, chili oil, cilantro, crispy garlic

Tuna Tartare au Ponzu Fresh tuna, avocado, truffle ponzu, sesame, wonton crisps

Tiradito Salmon, passion fruit leche de tigre, passion fruit honey, crispy phyllo strips, watercress

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled Octopus Anticuchero Potato purée, anticuchera glaze, herbs

Truffle Shrimp Udon Creamy truffle sauce, shrimp, parmesan

Seared Scallops Cauliflower purée, yuzu butter, crispy pancetta

Tuna Tataki Lightly seared tuna, ponzu beurre blanc, sesame, greens

MAIN COURSE

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Filet Mignon au Poivre Wasabi Prime filet mignon, peppercorn-wasabi sauce, potato gratin

Wagyu Lomo Saltado Wagyu beef, soy reduction, garlic rice, crispy potatoes

Teriyaki Duck Confit Slow cooked duck confit, teriyaki glaze, sweet potato purée, bok choy

Short Rib Bourguignon Nikkei Braised short rib, red wine-soy reduction, creamy potato purée

DESSERT

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Matcha Crème Brûlée Classic French crème brûlée with matcha

Yuzu Cheesecake Creamy cheesecake, yuzu citrus glaze

Passion Fruit Pavlova Crispy meringue, passion fruit cream, fresh berries

Italian

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Burrata Caprese — fresh burrata, tomatoes, basil & olive oil

Arancini — crispy risotto balls with parmesan and mozzarella

Beef Carpaccio — thin sliced beef, arugula, parmesan & truffle oil

Prosciutto & Melon — imported prosciutto with fresh melon

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata Salad — heirloom tomatoes, basil & balsamic glaze

Gnocchi Pomodoro — handmade gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce & parmesan

Lasagna Bolognese — layered pasta with slow cooked meat sauce

Seafood Linguine — shrimp, scallops & garlic white wine sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Filet Mignon — truffle potato purée & red wine reduction

Chicken Parmigiana — crispy chicken, marinara & melted mozzarella

Shrimp Risotto — creamy parmesan risotto with garlic shrimp

Lobster Pasta — garlic butter lobster with creamy parmesan sauce

DESSERT

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Affogato — vanilla gelato with hot espresso drizzle

Chef’s Special

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Vieiras a la Parmesana — baked scallops with parmesan, garlic butter & herbs

Ahi Tartare Cups — fresh ahi tuna with avocado & crispy wonton

Gyozas — Japanese dumplings with house dipping sauce

Garlic Shrimp Skewers — grilled shrimp with garlic butter & island herbs

FIRST COURSE

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Ahi Tuna Tataki with citrus ponzu, avocado & island greens

Ceviche with fresh fish, leche de tigre & crispy wonton

Hawaiian Poke Bowl — fresh ahi tuna, sushi rice, avocado, seaweed salad, cucumber & house sauce

Causa Limeña — traditional Peruvian potato terrine with tuna and avocado

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Sake Misoyaki Salmon — sesame crusted salmon with sweet miso glaze and island vegetables

Kai Catch — grilled marlin with shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, and spicy butter sauce

Buddha Bowl — fresh vegetables, rice, avocado, vegetables, and house dressing with island-inspired flavors- GF

Surf & Turf — grilled steak and garlic shrimp served with rice & crispy potatoes and chef’s special sauce

Miso Black Cod — glazed black cod with jasmine rice and bok choy

Honey garlic Lobster- Lobster glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, lightly caramelized and finished with butter and fresh herbs. Served with jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables

Pulpo a la Gallega- Tender octopus finished with olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, and warm potatoes with Mediterranean flavors

DESSERT

All inclusive

Crema Volteada with Dulce de Leche — traditional Latin caramel custard finished with rich dulce de leche and silky vanilla texture