Chef Deb delivers food experiences grounded in both place and heart.
CHEF DEB
Chef. Cultural ambassador. Community builder.
Based in Bucerías, MX and Salt Spring Island, BC.
Available everywhere.
THE LATEST
Chef Deb opened MIKADELO in Bucerías, Nayarit, a vibrant beach-town, day-to-night restaurant concept that flows seamlessly from brunch to happy hour to candlelit dinner. MIKADELO is designed to make guests feel like locals, and locals feel right at home.
Located inside the boutique Hotel Palmeras, a bustling patio and open-air bar captures the energy of the town while reflecting her signature approach to food and hospitality: warm and delightful. As Executive Chef and Owner, she leads a talented team creating dishes worth returning for, again and again.
Location
Bucerías, Nayarit (nearest airport: PVR, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)
Opening Day
01/13/2026
Dine with Chef Deb + team
from British Columbia to Riviera Nayarit,
and everywhere beyond
IN RESIDENCE
Personal Chef experience
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My team and I come to you — settling into your villa, home, or retreat space and taking full care of the kitchen so you can focus on connection and enjoy. Menu planning, sourcing, preparation, service. The food isn't just part of the stay — it's at the heart of it.
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Begins with: 1-day, 2-meals, and builds from there to suit your unique plans.
AN INTIMATE TABLE
Private dining
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One special meal, made entirely for your people. Seasonal, personal, and designed around what's beautiful right now and what you're craving.
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Available for any meal of the day.
GATHERINGS
Weddings + events
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Every celebration has its own feeling and story. I get to know yours, and design the full arc of your event's food around this inspiration, season and place.
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Available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, corporate events, and celebrations of life.
CHEF DEB
“Partnering with local Farmers wherever I am in the world, I always hold high the importance of knowing and honouring where each dish first began: in nearby fields.”
