Chef Marina Ferreira

Chef At Home In Quarteira

From a young age I was sure that my career would be related with gastronomy and services. I started my own brand, working as a Pastry Chef, taking orders in my own community. From a constant search for new learning I decided to delve deeper into french cooking techniques through Le Cordon Bleu Rio de Janeiro. That experience changed my point of view and opened many doors for me. I took on a role as a Executive Chef of a big catering company in my hometown, making events for 200 people. Currently, I pursue a solo career working as a private chef, testing my limits and my creativity in order to improve my work.

For me, cooking is...

demonstrate feelings through food

I learned to cook at...

Le Cordon Bleu Rio de Janeiro and improved every learning at my house testing every recipe I could from books and tv shows

A cooking secret...

is using flavors as my friends, taking them out to dance

My menus

Summer nights

STARTER

All inclusive

Chef's blinis

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Greek salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fish of the day with olives sauce, nutty rice and roasted vegetables

Roasted piri piri chicken with rustic potatoes and vegetables gardener

Roasted chorizo with spicy potatoes and pumpkin mousseline

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dulce de leche lava cake

Summer breeze

STARTER

All inclusive

Summer blinis

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Mediterranean salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemony fish, nuts rice and roasted vegetables

Mini farfalle with olives pesto and roasted fish

Fish of the day with shrimp sauce, ginger rice and roasted vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Convent cake with Portuguese jam's and vanilla ice cream

Summer flame

STARTER

All inclusive

Sausages, Brazilian salsa and farofa

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

White beans salad with roasted veggies

Watermelon, mint and feta salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Pork steaks

Roasted fish

Skewers party (Beef, pork, chicken and shrimp)

Mini hamburguers

Roasted chicken with piri pir sauce

Roasted potatoes, garlic bread and nutty rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Convent cake with Portuguese jam's and vanilla ice cream

Summer mornings

STARTER

All inclusive

Yogurt & toppings

Fruits

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Bacon & sausages

Eggs on demand

Cheese breads

Local bread selection

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Tapioca's on demand

Croque monsieur

Smoked salmon salad

Baguettes sandwiches

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Butter cookies

Tea cakes

Sweet breads and pastries

Pancakes or Waffles

Tropical surprise

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Banana's ceviche

Sausages, Brazilian salsa and farofa

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tropical salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Feijoada with Brazilian sides (white rice, farofa, kale)

Fish of the day with shrimp sauce, broccoli rice and roasted potatoes

Pork loin with passion fruit sauce, nutty rice and vegetables gardener

DESSERT

All inclusive

Cheesecake with guava sauce

Summer essencials

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Iberian tapas

Cheese & Charcuterie board with local bread and dips selection

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Mediterranean salad with shrimp on the side

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pork loin with wine sauce, roasted veggie gardener and rustic mashed potatoes

Nut crusted fish served with turnip greens and roasted Portuguese potatoes

Roasted flank steak with romesco sauce, roasted garlic potatoes and veggies gratin

DESSERT

All inclusive

Crepes with Algarve's orange sweet sauce, ice cream and almond's brittle

Summer nights

STARTER

All inclusive

Chef's blinis

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Greek salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fish of the day with olives sauce, nutty rice and roasted vegetables

Roasted piri piri chicken with rustic potatoes and vegetables gardener

Roasted chorizo with spicy potatoes and pumpkin mousseline

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dulce de leche lava cake

Summer breeze

STARTER

All inclusive

Summer blinis

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Mediterranean salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemony fish, nuts rice and roasted vegetables

Mini farfalle with olives pesto and roasted fish

Fish of the day with shrimp sauce, ginger rice and roasted vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Convent cake with Portuguese jam's and vanilla ice cream

Summer flame

STARTER

All inclusive

Sausages, Brazilian salsa and farofa

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

White beans salad with roasted veggies

Watermelon, mint and feta salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Pork steaks

Roasted fish

Skewers party (Beef, pork, chicken and shrimp)

Mini hamburguers

Roasted chicken with piri pir sauce

Roasted potatoes, garlic bread and nutty rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Convent cake with Portuguese jam's and vanilla ice cream

Summer mornings

STARTER

All inclusive

Yogurt & toppings

Fruits

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Bacon & sausages

Eggs on demand

Cheese breads

Local bread selection

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Tapioca's on demand

Croque monsieur

Smoked salmon salad

Baguettes sandwiches

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Butter cookies

Tea cakes

Sweet breads and pastries

Pancakes or Waffles

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Chef Marina's reviews

4.83

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32 services

Marina was simply incredible. Even before meeting her, I could tell from her photos and bio that she was more than capable of making my birthday celebration special—and she exceeded every expectation. My group and I were so impressed that we engaged her services again for a private yacht experience and another brunch. She was extremely attentive to our preferences and thoughtfully accommodated all dietary restrictions. Her ability to seamlessly blend flavors from different cultures, especially on such short notice, was truly remarkable. Beyond her culinary expertise, Marina’s positive attitude and passion for her craft made the entire experience even more enjoyable. 10/10, five stars—highly recommend! If I could pack her in my suitcase and bring her back to the U.S., I absolutely would.

Unforgettable Culinary Experience: A Must-Hire Chef and Team! Hiring Chef Marina was easily one of the best decisions for our recent gathering. From the moment she and her assistant arrived, they exuded professionalism, warmth, and passion for their craft. The attention to detail began immediately, Our group included a pescatarian and someone who is lactose intolerant, and Chef Marina handled these dietary needs with skill and creativity. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and it was evident that each ingredient was thoughtfully chosen. Highlights included a delicately seasoned seafood dish. Not only was every bite delicious, but the stories and care Chef Marina put into explaining each dish transformed the meal into an experience. Her assistant was equally attentive, ensuring we wanted for nothing, from refilling drinks to making sure every plate was cleared discreetly and promptly. If you’re considering hiring Chef Marina don’t hesitate. This is more than a meal; it’s a culinary journey worth every penny and more!

Thank you for being attentive to our needs and providing great service and food.

Chef Marina was wonderful, professional, polite and delivered what was expected. Punctual, polite, and talented. Our group of eight coordinated breakfast and a dinner and all moments were spectacular. Dinner's catch of the day was my favorite out of all meals prepared. We had enough leftover from breakfast and dinner that we did not really need to prepare much more food, considering we were at at an AirBnB. Highly recommend Chef Marina!

Chef Marina was amazing from beginning to end. My entire experience with her was top tier. She also offered to help us with any activities we wanted to plan and sent us a list of recommended restaurants. I will definitely book her again on my next trip to Rio!

Marina was incredible! She was flexible until we agreed on a perfect menu, she worked well with all the appliances in the Airbnb I was staying, the food was amazing, the presentation and explanation to my party was great. I would recommend her to everyone!

Incredible food and services Highly recommended The food was delicious Thank You so much for these memories And wonderful time and meals

La cheffe Marina est une personne formidable, professionnelle, attentive et très gentille. Elle a pris le soin de respecter les restrictions de tout le monde et d’adapter les menus. Sa cuisine est excellente, elle nous a fait découvrir certaines spécialités du Brésil !! Elle parle super bien français et anglais. Je vous la recommande à 1000%. Merci encore à Marina pour ses petits déjeuners et dîner au top.

Chef Marina truly made my birthday dinner so special! She listened to my preferences and executed the vision perfectly. The detail of the plating was so beautiful and the cake that she prepared was delicious. I will definitely recommend Chef Marina to anyone looking for an authentic and captivating dinner experience here in Brazil.