Belizean style in-home cooking:
Many of our guests love the option of a private dining experience cooked at the villa and served family style. Ms. Ida will cook a private meal at the villa so you can relax and enjoy your time in Belize. We have set menu options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate.
We highly recommend reserving your private meals prior to your arrival in Belize. This helps us plan and ensure we can get all the ingredients (we sometimes experience supply chain issues). We require at least 24hrs notice so please contact us for last minute requests and we will do our best to accommodate based on availability.
We charge a flat fee per meal ($75usd) plus the cost of the ingredients. This price is for up to 9 guests and one menu option.
Let us cook you breakfast!
Enjoy a wonderful breakfast prepared at the villa before you leave for a day excursion. Feeling like you need a little extra time in the morning? We can also start at 9:30 a.m. for a brunch option. We have several breakfast options for you to choose from. *Ida will arrive around 7:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. to start prepping. Please let us know what time you prefer and if you have time constraints.
Option A (Belizean Breakfast)
- Fry jacks
- Refried beans
- Eggs (cooked to order)
- Sausage or bacon
- Seasonal fruit
Option B (The Waffle Maker)
- Waffles w/ syrup
- Eggs (cooked to order)
- Sausage or bacon
- Seasonal fruit
Option C (Burrito Breakfast)
- Breakfast burrito (homemade flour tortilla, eggs, bacon/sausage)
- Fried plantains
- Seasonal fruit
Option D (Continental Breakfast)
- Homemade cinnamon rolls and banana bread
- Seasonal fruit
- Local granola
- Local Greek yogurt
Lunchtime Break
Are you planning to spend the day poolside at the villa? Let us do the cooking so you can enjoy the day. *Ida will arrive around 10:00 am to start prepping. Please let us know if you have time constraints. *Belizean Lunch (Option D) can be prepared in the morning so you can take for a beach picnic. Please let us know if you prefer this option.
Option A (Burger Time!)
- Burgers on the grill with homemade burger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles
- Potato salad
- Seasonal fruit
Option B (Chicken on the Grill!)
- BBQ chicken wings or BBQ chicken breast on the grill
- Potato salad
- Homemade flour or corn tortillas
- Seasonal fruit
Option C (UnBELIZable Salad)
- Grilled chicken (on or off salad)
- Salad with lettuce and local veggies
- Dressing
- Seasonal fruit
Option D (Belizean Lunch)
- Stewed chicken
- Coconut rice
- Stewed beans
- Potato salad
- Homemade flour tortilla
- Fried plantains
Sunset Dinner at the Villa
We may be a little biased, but we believe Ophelia’s Villa provides the best sunset views on the Placencia Peninsula. Dinner can be enjoyed poolside, on the main veranda, or from the rooftop deck. Let us cook you dinner so you can take in the views. *Ms. Ida will arrive around 4pm to start preparing. Please let us know if you have time constraints.
Option A (Grilled Catch of the Day)
- Plan a dinner 1-2 days after a fishing trip and we can grill your catch
- Steamed local vegetables
- Rice and beans
- Homemade flour or corn tortillas
Option B (Curry Special)
- Yellow curry with chicken or shrimp
- Coconut rice
- Homemade flour or corn tortillas
- Steamed local vegetables
Option C (Creole Delight)
- Creole shrimp
- Coconut rice
- Green salad
- Fried plantains
Option D (Belizean Dinner)
- Stewed chicken
- Coconut rice
- Stewed beans
- Potato salad
- Homemade flour or corn tortillas
- Fried plantains
Option E (Mash Up)
Choose 1:
- Teriyaki chicken or
- Pork chop
Choose 1:
- Coconut rice or
- Mash potatoes
- Served with a green salad
