Private Chef in Lisboa
Rent one of our 140 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Lisboa
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Lisboa in October 2016, more than 140 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Lisboa and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Stoke-on-Trent.
Starting in 2016, 20,132 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Lisboa. To book your chef in Lisboa, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 8,679 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 80,839 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.61 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 20,132 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Lisboa usually book menus around 86 EUR per person, including 3.26 courses, sharing an average of 3.86 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Lisboa.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
140 Private Chefs in Lisboa
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More than 20,100 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.28 Chef
The guests in Lisboa have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.28.
4.64 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Lisboa received an average score of 4.64.
4.57 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.57 average score.
4.84 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Lisboa has been scored with a 4.84 on average.
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8,679 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Lisboa
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Tomato bruschetta
Caprese salad
Panzanella
Focaccia
Minestrone soup
Burrata di bufala w/ frozen tomato
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
Panna cotta w/ fruits
Tiramissu
Affogato
Zabaglione with strawberries
Choc-hazelnut budino
Panforte
Panzanella salad: a refreshing italian salad feat. tomatoes, crunchy croutons, fresh basil, t& vinaigrette
Cheesy arancini balls with marinara sauce
Aspargus risotto
Beef carpaccio w/ mustard vinaigrette & shaved parmesan
Filo cups with brie cheese and caramelized pear
Potato gnocchi w/ wild mushrooms, butter sauce & parmesan cheese
Chicken saltimbocca: thinly pounded chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto and fresh sage leaves, w/ white wine and butter sauce
Pan-seared veal saltimbocca with creamy polenta & lemon-scented broccolini
Lasagna bolognese
Wild mushroom risotto (gluten-free)
Wild mushroom & lentil ragu with fresh pappardelle & parmesan
Melanzane alla parmigiana - crispy aubergine with tomato basil marinara sauce and fresh mozzarella (option) vegan mozzarella
Panna cotta de café: uma sobremesa sofisticada e indulgente, com panna cotta de café coberta por avelãs caramelizadas tostadas
Frutas da estação: delicie-se com uma seleção fresca e colorida de frutas da estação, uma finalização refrescante para sua experiência culinária italiana
“alimado” horse mackerel
Algarve sardine bruschetta
Chilli garlic prawns
Local oysters
Gaspacho
Sardine fillets w/ olives paste
Portuguese seafood açorda
Goat cheese salad with honey, mango & wallnuts
Octopus salad
Cod salad w/ chickpeas & egg
Chicken ceaser salad
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
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
Assorted cheeses, pickled algarvian carrots, marinated olives, traditional algarvian sourdough breads
Beef carpaccio w/ mustard vinaigrette & shaved parmesan
Bruschetta al pomodoro: grilled gluten-free bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil
Cheesy arancini balls with marinara sauce
Algarvian seafood cataplana (meat version)
Bbq pulled pork sliders with crunchy coleslaw
Chicken lollipops with tangy barbecue sauce
Grilled golden bream fillet with lemon plus selection of 2x sides (roasted potatos, rice, salad, etc)
Grilled chicken piri piri plus selecction of 2x sides (roasted potatos, rice, salad, etc)
Bbq ribs plus 2 sides
Banoffee tart with chocolate sauce plus fruit platter (2x desserts)
Lemon tart with raspberry coulis and meringue crumble plus fruit platter (2x desserts)
Chocolate coulant with mascarpone vanilla cream, berries & salted caramel sauce plus fruit platter (2x desserts)
Filo cups with brie cheese and caramelized pear
Grilled black pork chorizo
Assorted cheeses, pickled algarvian carrots, marinated olives, traditional algarvian sourdough bread (gluten free option)
Smoked salmon bruschetta w/ cream cheese, dill, and lemon zest
Bruschetta al pomodoro: grilled (gluten-free as option) bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil
Mini melon gazpacho cups with crispy prosciutto
Mini bruschettas with wild mushrooms and roasted garlic
Chicken lollipops with tangy barbecue sauce
Slow-roasted pork sliders with green sauce
Shrimp skewers with chimichurri sauce
Grilled chicken piri piri plus selecction of 2x sides (roasted potatos, rice, salad, etc)
Chicken saltimbocca: thinly pounded chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto and fresh sage leaves, w/ white wine and butter sauce
Bbq ribs plus 2 sides
Grilled golden bream fillet with lemon plus selection of 2x sides (roasted potatos, rice, salad, etc)
Coffee panna cotta plus fruit platter
Banoffee tart with chocolate sauce plus fruit platter (2x desserts)
Tarte tatin with vanilla ice cream plus fruit platter (2x desserts)
Cod and chickpea salad with roasted bell pepper. (salada de bacalhau e grão com pimento assado.)
Tapas platter (cheeses, grilled chorizo, marinated olives, tiborna, bread, and cornbread). mesa de tapas (queijos, chouriço grelhado, azeitonas marinadas, tiborna, pão e broa)
Stuffed mushrooms with alheira, arugula salad, and creamy cheese sauce. (cogumelos recheados com alheira, salada de rúcula e molho de queijo amanteigado.)
Caldo verde with crispy chorizo and cornbread. (caldo verde com crocante de chouriço e broa.)
Bacalhau gomes de sá (traditional portuguese salted cod dish)
Coastal fish stew with lemon and coriander. (caldeirada de peixes da nossa costa com limão e coentros.)
Whole roasted sea bream with tomato and olives and herbs, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. (dourada assada à portuguesa)
Rooster chanfana with boiled potatoes and cabbage migas. (chanfana de galo com batata cozida e migas de couve.)
Traditional roasted duck rice with chourizo. (arroz de pato tradicional)
Feijoada transmontana (northern hearty pork and bean stew with pilaf rice)
Sweet rice with drunken pear and cinnamon. ( arroz doce com pêra bêbeda)
Caramel and orange egg pudding. ( pudim de ovos de caramelo e laranja)
Serradura com creme de ovos (layered cream mousse with marie biscuit and sweet egg yolk compote)
Grannies chocolate mousse (mousse de chocolate caseira)
Appetizers: homemade corn bread, flavored butter, portuguese goat cheese, marinated olives with feta, olive oil, rosemary, and clementine
Pastel de bacalhau with lemon and roasted garlic mayonnaise
Jackfruit and chickpea croquette with lemon and roasted garlic mayonnaise
"pork à vinha d'alhos" (a traditional dish from madeira island with the chef's personal touch), served with polenta and citrus-marinated red cabbage
Oven-stewed chicken (with port wine, red and white wine, muscat, and peppers). served with cilantro rice and a crispy panko topping sautéed with curry, butter, and orange
Our "bacalhau com natas" (one of portugal's most iconic codfish dishes)
Quindim (traditional brazilian dessert inspired by a portuguese dessert, eggs, coconut, sugar syrup flavored with orange and flower of salt, coconut and pistachio crunch)
Local sourdough bread
Local olives
Douro olive oil
Algarve flor de sal
Flavoured butter
Algarve carrot salad
Beet hummus
Padron peppers with chorizo
Fried "alheira"
Portuguese style clams
Portuguese creamed spinach
Basque tart w/ berries sauce
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Lisboa.
What does a private chef service include in Lisboa?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Lisboa?
The price of renting a chef in Lisboa can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 72 EUR to 149 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 72 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 70 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 99 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 149 EUR per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Lisboa?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 140 chefs available in Lisboa. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Lisboa who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Lisboa?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Lisboa each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Lisboa, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Lisboa.
Cost of a private chef in Lisboa
The cost of hiring a private chef in Lisboa can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 72 EUR to 149 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 72 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 70 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 99 EUR
For 2 people: 149 EUR.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Lisboa!
1 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Lisboa?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Lisboa: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Surprise, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Lisboa!

An unforgettable experience in Lisboa
Experience a meal cooked by a Personal Chef in the comfort of your home; a perfect alternative for every reason! Inviting a specialist to your kitchen turns your house into an elegant restaurant. The great thing is that the atmosphere is focused solely on you and your friends.

Experience culinary perfection
Many of our chefs have at least fifteen years of experience in the business and have qualified from the finest culinary schools. So our job is to find the right chef for you and to make this the best food experience imaginable. With over 40 chefs in Lisboa, we know that we will make the best fit for you!

Do something different in Lisboa
When we know your tastes, our chefs will share their thoughts on the menu with you. Please pick the one that you want the best. Once the day arrives, your preferred chef must head to his own neighborhood store to get the supplies for your meals. They're going to prepare the entire meal in your oven and deliver it to you and your friends.






Talk to our chefs in Lisboa
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Lisboa? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Lisboa, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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