Chef Tomás Borba

Private Chef In Albufeira

I am a professional cook with nearly a decade of experience in cooking in upscale hotels and restaurants, some of which own a michelin star.

With my experience from traveling and working at different places, I'm proud to be able to deliver all types of cuisines with excellence, further than that, I was also vegan for 2 years in which I focused on learning how to create vegan twists of traditional dishes and desserts while getting the right and necessary nutrients to my body.

For me, cooking is...

An exchange of energy between the cook and the product.

I learned to cook at...

Hotel and Turism School of Portimão

A cooking secret...

Doing everything from scratch to ensure quality and flavour as desired.

My menus

Tapas ***

STARTER

All inclusive

Local Sourdough Bread

Local Olives

Douro Olive Oil

Algarve Flor De Sal

Flavoured Butter

Algarve Carrot Salad

Naan Bread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beet Hummus

Portuguese Style Clams

Padron Peppers with Vegan Chorizo

Octopus Salad w/ Olive Oil & Peppers

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Gaspacho

Cod Salad with Potatoes & Chickpeas

Alimado Horse Mackerel

Fava Bean Stew

"Migas"

Portuguese Baby Squids

Tuna Tartar

“Pica-pau” (chopped meat w/ pickles)

Garlic & chili prawns

Cucumber Salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Basque Tart w/ Berries Sauce

Chocolate Mousse w/ Fleur de Sel & Olive Oil

Italian Delight *

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Tomato Bruschetta

Caprese Salad

Panzanella

Focaccia

Minestrone Soup

Burrata di Bufala w/ Frozen Tomato

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Squid Ink Pasta w/ Prawns & Bisque Sauce

Prawn risotto w/ squid ink

Chicken Supreme Risotto w/ Wild Mushrooms

Asparagus Risotto

Gnocci Bolognese

Spaghettoni Carbonara

Spaghetti Puttanesca

Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna Cotta w/ Fruits

Tiramissu

Affogato

Zabaglione with Strawberries

Choc-hazelnut budino

Panforte

Southern Portuguese Flavours *

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

“Alimado” Horse Mackerel

Algarve Sardine Bruschetta

Chilli Garlic Prawns

Local Oysters

Gaspacho

Sardine Fillets w/ Olives Paste

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Portuguese Seafood Açorda

Goat Cheese Salad with Honey, Mango & Wallnuts

Octopus Salad

Cod Salad w/ Chickpeas & Egg

Chicken Ceaser Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Squid Ink Pasta w/ Prawns & Bisque Sauce

Chicken Supreme Risotto w/ Wild Mushrooms

"Cabidela" Rice w/ Chicken & Chicken Blood

Portuguese duck Rice

Fish Soup

Braised Portuguese Pork Cheeks in Port Wine w/ Sweet Potato Pure

Roasted Pork Loin w/ Chestnuts & Plums

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Mousse w/ Fleur de Sel & Olive Oil

Baba de Camelo

Key lime mousse w/ passion fruit

Mango mousse

Portuguese Cookie Cake w/ Ice Cream

Wine poached pear w/ chocolate crumble & vanilla ice cream

Mediterranean Delights *

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Gaspacho

Local Oysters

Burrata w/ Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Oil

Muhammara w/ Flat Bread

Sardine Toasts with Olive Tapenade

Montaditos

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seafood "Açorda"

Mediterranean Fish Soup

Pasta w/ Clams and White Wine Sauce

Chickpea & Chorizo Stew

Fennel & Citrus Salad with Toasted Almonds

Fava Bean Purée with Caramelized Onions

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Pappardelle

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Greek Moussaka

Paella Valenciana

Rabbit Stew w/ Red Wine & Olives

Mediterranean Stuffed Squid with Rice & Herbs

Pesto & Burrata Stuffed Chicken Breast

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramissu

Port Wine Poached Pears

Sicilian Cassata

Chocolate Mousse w/ Fleur de Sel & Olive Oil

Catalan Cream

Basque Tart w/ Berries Sauce

Fine Dining Tasting Menu

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Green Pea Cream w/ Crispy Blood Sausage & Local Roasted Almonds

Cured Mackerel w/ Roe, Ash Olive Oil & Parsnip Purée

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

SousVide Quail Supreme with Fondant potatoes and lemon thyme velute

Scottish Langoustines w/ White Wine Sauce, Green Oil & Beetroot Gel

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Shimmering Meagre w/ Béarnaise Sauce with "Rocha" Pear Vinegar, Herb Sponge & Crispy Meagre Skin

Sous Vide Duck Breast w/ Wild Rice, Mushroom Paste, Orange Gel & Demi Glace

DESSERT

All inclusive

"Abade de Priscos" Pudding w/ Bacon, Tangerine Sorbet, Lemon Merengue & Grapefruit Sponge

"Azeitão" Cheese, Frozen Kiwi, Pine Nuts

Tapas **

STARTER

All inclusive

Local Sourdough Bread

Local Olives

Douro Olive Oil

Algarve Flor De Sal

Flavoured Butter

Algarve Carrot Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beet Hummus

Portuguese Style Clams

Padron Peppers with Chorizo

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Cured Ham Wrapped Figs

Cod Salad with Potatoes & Chickpeas

“Alimado” Horse Mackerel

Chicken Liver

"Migas"

DESSERT

All inclusive

Basque Tart w/ Berries Sauce

Tapas *

STARTER

All inclusive

Local Sourdough Bread

Local Olives

Douro Olive Oil

Algarve Flor De Sal

Flavoured Butter

Algarve Carrot Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beet Hummus

Padron Peppers with Chorizo

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fried "Alheira"

Portuguese Style Clams

Portuguese Creamed Spinach

DESSERT

All inclusive

Basque Tart w/ Berries Sauce

Southern Portuguese Flavours **

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

“Alimado” Horse Mackerel

Algarve Bruchetta w/ Sardine

Seabass Ceviche

Oysters

Gaspacho

Sardine Fillets w/ Olives Paste

Prawns w/ Bisque

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Octopus Salad

Tuna Tartar

Black Pasta w/ Prawns and lime and chilli sauce

Portuguese Seafood Açorda

Goat Cheese Salad w/ Honey mango & Wallnuts

Beet salmon Salad w/ Raspberries & Roasted Almonds

Fish Soup

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Portuguese Octopus Rice

Lingueirao Rice

Portuguese Duck Rice

Fava Bean Stew

Braised Portuguese Pork Cheeks in Port Wine w/ Sweet Potato Pure

Portuguese Steak

Portuguese Sea food Rice

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Key lime mousse w/ passion fruit

Mango Mousse

Chocolate Mousse w/ Fleur de Sel & Olive Oil

Portuguese Cookie Cake w/ Ice Cream

Wine poached pear w/ chocolate crumble & vanilla ice cream

Tapas ***

STARTER

All inclusive

Local Sourdough Bread

Local Olives

Douro Olive Oil

Algarve Flor De Sal

Flavoured Butter

Algarve Carrot Salad

Naan Bread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Beet Hummus

Portuguese Style Clams

Padron Peppers with Vegan Chorizo

Octopus Salad w/ Olive Oil & Peppers

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Gaspacho

Cod Salad with Potatoes & Chickpeas

Alimado Horse Mackerel

Fava Bean Stew

"Migas"

Portuguese Baby Squids

Tuna Tartar

“Pica-pau” (chopped meat w/ pickles)

Garlic & chili prawns

Cucumber Salad

DESSERT

All inclusive

Basque Tart w/ Berries Sauce

Chocolate Mousse w/ Fleur de Sel & Olive Oil

Italian Delight *

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Tomato Bruschetta

Caprese Salad

Panzanella

Focaccia

Minestrone Soup

Burrata di Bufala w/ Frozen Tomato

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Squid Ink Pasta w/ Prawns & Bisque Sauce

Prawn risotto w/ squid ink

Chicken Supreme Risotto w/ Wild Mushrooms

Asparagus Risotto

Gnocci Bolognese

Spaghettoni Carbonara

Spaghetti Puttanesca

Braised Chicken all'Arrabbiata

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna Cotta w/ Fruits

Tiramissu

Affogato

Zabaglione with Strawberries

Choc-hazelnut budino

Panforte

Southern Portuguese Flavours *

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

“Alimado” Horse Mackerel

Algarve Sardine Bruschetta

Chilli Garlic Prawns

Local Oysters

Gaspacho

Sardine Fillets w/ Olives Paste

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Portuguese Seafood Açorda

Goat Cheese Salad with Honey, Mango & Wallnuts

Octopus Salad

Cod Salad w/ Chickpeas & Egg

Chicken Ceaser Salad

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Squid Ink Pasta w/ Prawns & Bisque Sauce

Chicken Supreme Risotto w/ Wild Mushrooms

"Cabidela" Rice w/ Chicken & Chicken Blood

Portuguese duck Rice

Fish Soup

Braised Portuguese Pork Cheeks in Port Wine w/ Sweet Potato Pure

Roasted Pork Loin w/ Chestnuts & Plums

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Mousse w/ Fleur de Sel & Olive Oil

Baba de Camelo

Key lime mousse w/ passion fruit

Mango mousse

Portuguese Cookie Cake w/ Ice Cream

Wine poached pear w/ chocolate crumble & vanilla ice cream

Mediterranean Delights *

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Gaspacho

Local Oysters

Burrata w/ Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Oil

Muhammara w/ Flat Bread

Sardine Toasts with Olive Tapenade

Montaditos

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seafood "Açorda"

Mediterranean Fish Soup

Pasta w/ Clams and White Wine Sauce

Chickpea & Chorizo Stew

Fennel & Citrus Salad with Toasted Almonds

Fava Bean Purée with Caramelized Onions

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Pappardelle

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Greek Moussaka

Paella Valenciana

Rabbit Stew w/ Red Wine & Olives

Mediterranean Stuffed Squid with Rice & Herbs

Pesto & Burrata Stuffed Chicken Breast

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramissu

Port Wine Poached Pears

Sicilian Cassata

Chocolate Mousse w/ Fleur de Sel & Olive Oil

Catalan Cream

Basque Tart w/ Berries Sauce

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Chef Tomás's reviews

4.74

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80 services

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.

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.