Chef Tomás Borba

Chef Tomas was absolutely wonderful - he was so personable and made excellent food that our nearly 3 year old son requested multiple times. He made 3 dinners and a breakfast for us, and each was so different and delicious. He used fresh ingredients, shared some tips and recommendations and worked with us to create menus that we would enjoy and be more locally influenced. Highly recommend!

Tomas was an amazing chef and so much thought went in to the wine pairing. He truly made my Dad's 70th a night to remember!

I just wanted to thank Chef Tomás for everything he prepared for us on our recent family trip. We had Chef Tomás for the whole week and I must say that every dish was fantastic, we loved his seafood Arrabbiata and octopus salad, he also did grilled sardines, prawns and peri peri chicken along with much more and also catered for our son who is a basic eater. Gabriella and Tomas were amazing they couldn’t do enough for us from the moment they arrived to cleaning up for us. We would definitely use him again and recommend him to our friends and family. Thank you again Tomás and Gabriella :)

Tomas was asked to cook traditional Portuguese Peri Peri chicken in our outdoor BBQ for 20 hungry guests and he nailed it! Many said it was the best chicken they'd ever had and there was plenty to go around. He was a great communicator, was punctual and his partner and him went above and beyond cleaning. Couldn't recommend him more - thanks mate!

Chef Tomás did a great job! Tasty Good with a lot of passion! He is al Lovely chef with a lot of love for his job….and you can taste this in his food! Highly recommended.

Chef Tomas was INCREDIBLE. We are from America dining in Portugal and Tomas made it so easy to communicate via Take A Chef! He was 30 minutes early and had lovely staff alongside him. As someone who always wants to help, Tomas assured me everything was taken care of and I could enjoy the night. The food was absolutely delicious and every plate was clear after every meal! I would absolutely recommend! He was fabulous. Make sure to order the Tuna Tartare off his menu!!!

Our experience with Tomas was great. The food was great especially the poached pear. We felt so relaxed the evening Tomas cooked for us and had restaurant quality food. Would definitely book again if we were in the area.

It was an amazing experience. My family loved it- the food and the chef. Tomas came on time, was super professional, organized, clean and served us delicious food. 10 out of 10

Amazing overall experience We are all satisfied Thank you

Tomas was fantastic, super professional and he created a really calm and relaxing environment for us. As 2 tired parents, trying to have a celebration dinner we really just wanted excellent food and a relaxing time... we got both. Would thoroughly recommend, Tomas.

Chef Tomas and his partner were incredible! We had the best evening of food and drinks, personal favourite was the cured seabass appetiser and prawn pasta. The pork main was also delicious. They were lovely people, very hospitable and very attentive to all 7 of us eating that evening. Would highly recommend the experience with sangria and matching wines. He was a smooth operator.

Chef Tomás was a wonderful host, he arrived on time and immediately got to work in the kitchen. He told a story behind every dish that was presented. The presentation of the dish was beautiful and unique. The food was extremely delicious, very fresh and seasoned well. I highly recommend chef Tomás for any upcoming catering event, birthday, dinner, etc. On our next visit we will most definitely book with Chef Tomás again!

Tomas turned all our wishes into a good restaurant level evenung

everything about our experience with tomas was fabulous. he made us beautiful breakfast spreads for six days and two truly excellent dinners. he was friendly, professional, and was happy to offer restaurant suggestions and help with anything else that he could. highly recommend!

Chef Tomas and his assistant really took care of the evening. From start to end we had a wounderful time. The dinner along with music (we asked if he could bring a speaker and play portougese music) gave us an amazing evening. He had really done his best to present portuguese dishes with local ingrediences in a very attractive presentation. We can warmly recommend Chef Tomas!

We recently had the pleasure of hosting Chef Tomás Borba for a delightful 4-course dinner experience at our vacation villa. We wanted to share our fantastic experience with everyone. Chef Tomás impressed us right from the start with his excellent communication. He truly listened to our preferences and offered some fantastic menu suggestions that made our evening special. The food was simply outstanding. Each dish was prepared with love and attention to detail, and the presentation was top-notch. It was clear that Chef Tomás used the freshest ingredients available, which made a noticeable difference in taste. Even our kids were delighted with the delicious Bolognese dish specially prepared for them. The wine pairing was spot on, and we were pleasantly surprised by the selection of fine and rare wines that complemented the meal perfectly. Chef Tomás also left our kitchen in impeccable condition, showing his commitment to hygiene. Beyond his culinary skills, Chef Tomás is a friendly and approachable person who added a fun and relaxed vibe to our evening. We had a truly enjoyable and memorable time. In summary, our experience with Chef Tomás Borba was exceptional, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a superb culinary adventure.

O chef Tomás foi muito profissional, educado e a comida estava excelente. Tivemos ainda a oportunidade de repetir alguns pratos. Foi uma experiência a recordar.

Tomás cooked breakfast for our group of 31 (15 kids/16 adults) over the course of a week in Carvoeiro. It is the 10th year we have been on a large trip like this and the breakfast is the best we have had during that time. Tomás was inventive, varied the breakfast on a daily basis, was extremely flexible and the food was superb. Healthy freshly blended juices with the likes of apple and ginger, huge croissants, charcuterie, sweet pastries which the kids devoured, fresh fruit, eggs cooked to order bread selection coffees etc. Tomás could not have been more accommodating, had a calm manner whilst working and was a pleasure to see every morning. Everything was immaculate with the kitchen being scrubbed and cleaned way beyond expectation. Tomás, it was great to meet you - thank you so much. I would highly recommend Tomás services.

Our diner with Tomas was beyond expectations. The food was incredible, beautiful and very tasteful. I would highly recommend Tomas, he is a gem.

Tomas and his partner, Rafael, provided us with such an amazing evening. The food was incredible. Every dish was prepared and presented with care and precision. We could not have asked for more to celebrate my wife's birthday while away with friends in Portugal. Every dish was outstanding, interesting and, most importantly, delicious. Tomas communicated really well throughout the whole process. He responded quickly to my queries and no request was a problem. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for a meal while in the area.