I am a professional chef with 8 years of experience, 3 of them in restaurants and the last 5 as a private chef.

I studied functional gastronomy in São Paulo in Brazil, functional nutrition in Portugal and have had experiences in various kitchens and private events in Brazil, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Portugal.

I specialize in Mediterranean cuisine, as well as dietary needs such as gluten-free, dairy-free, low carb, plant-based diets, among others.

But inspired by the cuisines of the world that I bring with me on every trip I take.

For me, cooking is...

Passion and respect for the wonderful nature that involve us.

I learned to cook at...

Brazil, Italy and Portugal.

A cooking secret...

Love, curiosity and professionalism.

My menus

French Essence

STARTER

All inclusive

Baked camembert, honey and caramelized nuts

Foie Gras, fig jam, spices bread

Scallops, brown butter, fresh herbs

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Coq au Vin, Red wine marinated chicken, mushrooms, spring onions and pancetta, served with truffled mashed potatoes

Beef Bourguignon, Beef slowly cooked in red wine, accompanied by potato gnocchi

Herb-Crusted White fish Fillet served with truffle puree and sautéed seasonal vegetables

DESSERT

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Apple and rosemary gallete

Apple Tart Tartin, vanilla ice cream

Chocolate ganache tart with roasted seasonal fruit

Chocolate mousse cake

Fusion

STARTER

All inclusive

Crunchy camembert rolls, blueberry sauce, pomegranate salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tuna tataki, yuzu, orange zest, honey

Scallops, basil, orange and caper

MAIN COURSE

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Octopus, sweet potato, ponzu

Pan-Seared Cod, Sweet potato and wasabi pure, Miso Glaze

Beef short ribs with pumpkin, maple and paprika puree

DESSERT

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Bay leaf parisian flan with fig jam

Coconut and passionfruit tiramisu

Chocolate mousse, pink pepper and caramelized coconut

Switzerland Essence

STARTER

All inclusive

Local cheese and charcuterie

Sourdough and local bread

Local sausages, jam and horseradish

FIRST COURSE

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Rosti, crème fraîche, pickles

Fondue cheese

Baked filled potatoes, raclette cheese, chorizo and green onion

Käseklösschensuppe - cheesy dumplings in broth

MAIN COURSE

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Local veal steak, garlicky pure, plum sauce and pickle apple

Leek and Sbrinz cheese risotto, braised white fish

Sausage meatballs, tomato sauce, potato puree (or fresh pasta)

Alpen macaroni - älplermagronen

DESSERT

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Swiss chocolate, olive oil and sea sal

Seasonal caramelized fruit pie, ice cream and salted caramel

Raspberry and elderflower cake

Citrus, honey and olive oil cake

Apple strudel, ice cream

Mediterranean Essence

STARTER

All inclusive

Sourdough bread, focaccia, olives and olive oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Confit cherry tomato, burrata, pesto

Radicchio, brown butter, anchovy, citrus. Cured meats and cheese board

MAIN COURSE

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Ossobuco with rich tomato sauce, potato puree with herbs and sazonal vegetables (or risotto)

Seafood risotto, citric vinagrette

Pasta, Shrimp, Lemon, Mint, and Pecorino

DESSERT

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Panacotta, lemon and apricot

Moist almond cake, lemon cream and salted caramel

Tiramisu

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