RICO Chicken: Chef Ricardo Valverde Launches
New Delivery-Only Peruvian Concept
From the team behind SUYO and UCHU, RICO brings
organic roasted chicken, house-made sides, and Peruvian favourites
to homes and workplaces across Metro Vancouver
Chef/Owner Ricardo Valverde, the culinary force behind Vancouver’s award-winning SUYO Modern Peruvian and its exciting seafood-centric sibling UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar, is expanding his restaurant portfolio with the launch of RICO Chicken, a new delivery-only concept built around expertly prepared roasted chicken, house-made sides, and signature Peruvian flavours.
RICO brings Valverde’s ingredient-driven approach to the world’s most beloved protein. Every certified organic chicken is sourced from Windberry Farms in Abbotsford, BC, where it is raised with a commitment to quality, animal welfare, and transparency. RICO’s chickens are marinated for 24 hours in yogurt and a proprietary blend of spices, then brushed with RICO’s signature anticuchero sauce — a savoury, smoky Peruvian marinade — before being roasted at an intensely high temperature. The result is deeply flavourful, remarkably juicy chicken with a charred exterior.
The menu centres on half and whole chickens served alongside house-made sides, including sweet and buttery Peruvian cornbread, garlic rice, chimichurri fingerling potatoes, and a vibrant made-to-order cucumber, tomato, and avocado salad. Customers can round out their meals with signature sauces like creamy Aji Pollero, Tapenade Aioli, Fuego Baby hot sauce, and RICO Gravy made from slow-roasted chicken bones and aromatic herbs.
Beyond its namesake chicken, RICO offers a selection of popular Peruvian fare including Arroz con Pato, Pork Belly Chicharrón, and Lomo Saltado, as well as house-made desserts and traditional beverages such as Chicha Morada, Passion Fruit Lemonade, and the iconic Inka Kola.
“We’ve always enjoyed introducing people to different sides of Peruvian cuisine at SUYO and UCHU,” says Valverde. “With RICO, we’re giving our attention to a comfort classic. Our chicken and sides are simple, honest, and crafted with the same attention to detail that defines everything we do.”
RICO Chicken is available for delivery Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 9:30 pm throughout Metro Vancouver via third-party apps: Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes. Pre-orders for corporate catering and group orders are also available.
About RICO Chicken
RICO Chicken is a delivery-only concept from Chef/Owner Ricardo Valverde and the team behind Vancouver’s acclaimed SUYO Modern Peruvian and UCHU Cevicheria & Raw Bar. Built around certified organic chicken sourced from Windberry Farms in Abbotsford, the menu features 24-hour marinated roasted chicken and house-made sides, with signature sauces, classic Peruvian entrées, desserts, and beverages. RICO is available exclusively through Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes, with pre-orders available for corporate catering and group events.