Chef Bruno Kaizen

Private Chef In Estoril

Being a chef for 10+ years is more than just a job. It is passion and inspiration, a living art form that captures the senses. I strongly believe that the combination of smells, tastes and sights with love creates a longing to create shared memories and experiences between people.

Since I was born, my family has had a strong influence on my concept of food experience because of the important role it plays in people's lives, changing the way I think about food and inspiring me to become a chef.

Cooking is very much from the heart and it's an art form that involves the free exchange of creativity. It is my own way of expressing my personality, emotions and memories in my dishes.

I believe that food is a language that everyone speaks, and knowing that my work can influence people from different cultures motivates me, as I know that I can contribute to good physical and mental health. For these reasons, I am really inspired by travel and ethnic cuisine, never forgetting my Brazilian origins.

Cooking is such a broad field that there is always something new to learn, from growing the ingredients to putting them on my plates. Experiencing different ways of cooking from different cultures around the world inspires me to constantly improve my art and try to make a small difference in the history of gastronomy.

For me, cooking is...

My energy and my life!

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to grow up in a kitchen since I was very young to learn the techniques and I had the opportunity to graduate from university.

A cooking secret...

Always cook with lots of love

My menus

Sushi | Sashimi

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Sunomono

Edamame

Misu Shiitaki

Gyosas

Shrimp Tempura

Salmon Kimuchi

Mixed Kimuchi

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Tuna tataki

Salmon Tartare

Tuna Noori Panko

Salmon Carpaccio

California Uramaki

Spring Uramaki

Spicy Tuna Uramaki

Hosomaki Ebi

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Hot Prawns

Hot Salmon

Hot Roll

Salmon Sashimi

Tuna Sashimi

White Fish Sashimi

Dragon Roll

Niguiri Sake

Niguiri Ebi

Gunkan Sake

Truffled Gunkan

Joe Roll

Gunkan Sake Foie-Gras

DESSERT

All inclusive

Menu Kaizen

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Fried Cuttlefish with Mayo Chives | Portugal - Setúball

Fresh Oysters | Portugal - Setúball

Prawns á la Guilho

Croquettes with Truffle Mustard

Peixinhos da Horta with Dill Sauce (V) | Portugal - Tagus Valley

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tuna Tarta and Avocado | Portugal - island of the Azores

Braised Scallop, Avocado Mousse and Microgreens | Portugal - LISBOA

Sardines with Pistachios and Chilli Sauce | Portugal - Lisboa

Red shrimp (Carabineiro), Seafood Foam and black garlic ash | Portugal - Algarve

MAIN COURSE

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Lobster with Seafood Foam | Portugal - Algarve

Suckling Pig Bairrada | Portugal - Aveiro

Lamb Chop with Port Wine Sauce and Smoked Carrot Puree | Portugal - Braga

Magret de Canard with Cauliflower Puree and Fig Chutney

Sole Fillet with Beurre Blanc and Yam Puree

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Chocolate Tart with crusts of salted caramel

Red Fruits Cheecake

Chocolate Mousse | Portugal - Lisboa

Vegetarian

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beet and Avocado Tartar

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Banana gnocchi with shimeji mushrooms

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sweet potato and chocolate mousse

Breakfast

STARTER

All inclusive

Gluten-Free Natural Fermentation Bread

Lactose-free yogurt

Seasonal fruit

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Easy Vegetable Quiche

Tuna Paste

Scrambled Eggs

Portuguese cheese without lactose

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sugar-free and gluten-free cakes

Chia pudding

Asian menu

STARTER

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Vegetarian spring rolls

Vegetarian dim sum assortment

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Gua Bao Peking Duck and Vegetables

Chicken satay

Dragon Bao with sweet and sour shrimp, cucumber, pineapple and seaweed

Peking Duck Spring Rolls

Classic Pork Belly Bao, hoisin and pickled vegetables

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Khao op sapparod

Thai Massaman Coconut and Shrimp Curry

Beef Rendang, Indonesian Coconut Stew

Steamed Sea Bass with Lime, Green Pepper, Garlic and Pakcho

Shrimp Rāmen

DESSERT

All inclusive

Sweet rice with mango (original from Thailand)

Coconut Crème Brûlée with Passionfruit

French menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Steak Tartare

Foie Gras with basil foam and raspberry jam

Charentaise Mouclade

MAIN COURSE

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Bœuf Bourguignon

Canard à L'orange

Tenderloin wellington with gorgonzola sauce and pea puree

DESSERT

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Petit gâteau

Crème Brûlée

Mille-feuilles

Italian menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Burrata dallo chef

Arancina

MAIN COURSE

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Risotto de tomate confit e vieira all' aglio

Tortellini, pata de caranguejo, manjerona e espuma de citrinos

Bistecca alla fiorentina

Ossobuco on risotto alla Milanese

DESSERT

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Tiramisu on glass

Cannolo

Mediterrâneo Menu

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Fried Cuttlefish with Mayo Chives | Portugal - Setúball

Fresh Oysters | Portugal - Setúball

Prawns á la Guilho

Fireman's Sausage | Portugal - Alentejo

Veal Carpaccio with Rocket, Truffle and Parmesan

Croquettes with Truffle Mustard

Burrata with Truffle and Wild Pesto (V)

Peixinhos da Horta with Dill Sauce (V) | Portugal - Tagus Valley

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tuna Tarta and Avocado | Portugal - island of the Azores

Octopus Lagareiro Style | Portugal - Rio Douro

Sea Bass and Coconut Ceviche

Braised Scallop, Avocado Mousse and Microgreens | Portugal - LISBOA

Tuna Temaki with Avocado and Trout Eggs

Sardines with Pistachios and Chilli Sauce | Portugal - Lisboa

Steak Tartare of Veal Portuguese | Portugal - Alentejo

Filet Mignon Tataki with Rocket and Ponzu Sauce | Portugal - Alentejo

Red shrimp (Carabineiro), Seafood Foam and black garlic ash | Portugal - Algarve

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ossobuco with Saffron Risotto

Sautéed Scallops with Shimeji Risotto

Sole Fillet with Beurre Blanc and Yam Puree

Lobster with Seafood Foam | Portugal - Algarve

Sea bass, Mussel Foam | Portugal - Nazare

Suckling Pig Bairrada | Portugal - Aveiro

Piri-piri Chicken | Portugal - Algarve

Lamb Chop with Port Wine Sauce and Smoked Carrot Puree | Portugal - Braga

Magret de Canard with Cauliflower Puree and Fig Chutney

Venison with Truffle Risotto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Chocolate Tart with crusts of salted caramel

Banoffe

Sericaia | Portugal - Beja

Tortas of Azeitão | Portugal - Setúbal

Chocolate Mousse | Portugal - Lisboa

Floating Island

Pain Perdu with Brioche and Vanilla ice Cream

Red Fruits Cheecake

Tarte Aux Pommes

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Chef Bruno's reviews

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162 services

Phenomenal experience, well communicated, thoughtful presentation, great food, can’t say enough great things!

Wow! Book it! We have a baby and have been struggling with jet lag with him. We have concluded that staying in for dinner is better for his nap/sleep schedule so booked this experience and we are hooked! What a nice, relaxing, delicious way to spend the evening at home. Loved connecting with Bruno and Fabio. They shared tips for the rest of our trip too! The meal was wonderful! They made our night feel very special and our baby even joined us (nap didn’t go as planned) for some of the meal. They were so patient as we tried to get him down for a nap and also when he woke up unexpectedly early. Highly highly recommend and will be sharing with all our friends and family coming to Portugal.

I could not recommend this experience more. We recently did this at an Airbnb we were staying at in Comporta for Fathers Day / my parents anniversary. Bruno and his team wowed us. The food was incredible, the presentation amazing, and they couldn’t have been more service oriented. They explained every course and put so much passion into the food. Thank you for such an amazing time!

Our private dinner with Chef Bruno was the most incredible and memorable experience of my family’s entire trip to Lisbon! Fabio and Chef Bruno perfected every single detail so beautifully that we were completely overwhelmed. I had requested a special menu for myself because I have several dietary restrictions. I learned that Chef Bruno had previously worked as a vegetarian/vegan chef, so he was able to fully accommodate my needs and create foods that exploded with flavor. The table looked gorgeous. The food was without question, one of the best meals we have ever tasted and Fabio and Bruno tended to every single detail as if we were royalty! We have been traveling for almost 2 weeks and every member of my family ( including myself) said that this was their favorite experience! Thank you for such an incredible dining experience!

Bruno prepared a magical evening for us at our rental house. We were pampered from the moment he arrived. He and Fabio gave us excellent service, and of course, delicious food. There were surprises and wonderful small touches throughout the meal that made it feel really special. And the mains we selected were deliciously prepared. We would highly recommend Bruno to anyone.

It is hard to find the words to accurately describe Chef Bruno’s talents. Do not skip this experience! The food was perfection, from the incredible bread starter to the delectable sauce for the ossobuco. Every bite is mouth watering and the service is friendly and comfortable. The details on the table add for an elegant experience. 5-star dining in the comfort of your own space. Will recommend to everyone planning a trip to the special city of Lisbon!

First let me start by saying, I eat a lot of seafood and I love to cook - and when I tell you these chefs elevated the entire experience, words simply cannot do it justice. From the seasonings and pairings with taste, texture, and presentation I was stunned. Every course married a component of land and sea, earthy and light, with freshness in every single bite - from appetizer to dessert. You could taste and feel that these chefs cook with their heart and soul and food is their passion. All the flavors of traditional Portuguese food danced in my mouth and every bite was a symphony of amazing flavors and textures that allowed me to experience the simplicity yet intricacy of the traditional Portuguese flavors and cuisine. If I could give infinity stars I would, it was the best dining experience I have ever had!

Chef Kaizen and his team were so kind and attentive; he gifted us two bottles of wine upon arrival and from the first handshake was nothing but focused on our experience. Timing was impeccable and the food was spot on — the red prawn dish was a particular highlight! — and we were floored by the many touches Fabio took to take care of us and make us feel special, including our kids, as well as make the tablescape beautiful. We had a wonderful time that we will remember for a long time — thank you!

I was impressed by Chef Bruno's commitment to showcasing the local flavors and ingredients. Not only did Bruno incorporate regional delicacies into our breakfast, but he also went above and beyond by offering personalized recommendations for exploring the local city scene. Chef Bruno was attentive yet unobtrusive, he ensured that every need was anticipated and met with effortless grace—clear and responsive communication.

This was an experience that created a memory we will treasure. Chef Bruno and Luís came to our rental home and took care of everything for this special meal! The food was on point and paired with wine. We selected oyster with passionfruit, shrimp, osso bucco and risotto, ending with a floating island. I would do it again in a heartbeat and HIGHLY recommend. What a special meal.

What a wonderful treat it was to have Chef Bruno serve at my birthday celebration in Lisbon. After choosing my menu a few months back, everything on the day was perfect and professional. The table was laid beautifully, wine was chilled and candles were lit. Every dish served was explained and all tasted superb. Clean up was done quietly and then after a few photographs, they were gone. Wonderful!

Chef Bruno Kaizen and his team were incredibly amazing. I love the quiet elegance that they presented. Truly well curated experience

Bruno the chef and Luis, his waiter arrived on time with everything they needed for a great meal. It was amazing. The food was top notch. The service was fantastic, and everything was cleaned after. It's like they were never there except for the great memories of great food. Thanks

Delicious food backed up with some nice stories and excellent knowledge about cooking. Strong recommedation for Chez Kaizen.

Truly an incredible, luxurious and fulfilling experience to ground your time in Lisbon. Chef Bruno and his assistant were phenomenal and professional. Would absolutely recommend this and hope to return back to their food soon!

Bruno and Lucas are outstanding! Truly a magical experience I still can't believe my dream came true having them spoil us for the afternoon. Bruno is a master of his craft and his passion is undeniable through his flavors and presentations. Lucas is an incredible story teller and we all felt like we've known each other for years! The service they provide is beyond any expectation I ever had. From the teaching of tips and tricks and watching them be creative to the spotless clean up. My kitchen has never been cleaner! We are so excited to have them back soon! Thank you Bruno and Lucas! We will never forget our experience!

Our experience was incredible. To start, our party had difficult dietary restrictions and chef Bruno was amazingly creative in developing a menu that met our needs and still felt very special. Our location was also quite challenging & Chef Bruno went above and beyond to make it work and delivered an experience that was well beyond our expectations. The plating was beautiful, the communication was stellar and we’ll cherish the memories of our meal for a very long time. We can’t thank Chef Bruno enough for his extraordinary effort.

Chef Bruno and his assistant Lucas were amazing. They engaged the whole family to help and taught some great kitchen skills. It was by far the best meal we had in Portugal… fine dining…If you home’s kitchen is large enough to be all together - this is well worth it!!

Chef Bruno has a great style with flavors and Portuguese ingredients. Our dinner was amazing & chef Bruno was super flexible with our changing schedules and needs. The lobster and Portuguese rice is not to be missed!!!