Chef Frederico Pessanha

Private Chef in Tondela

382Services completed

4.6 / 5Based on 112 reviews

Spanish · English · Portuguese · ItalianLanguages

TondelaI travel up to 100 km

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Color and taste, hard work and pleasure

Gastronomy is an Art of Flavours and Colours.

Before dedicating myself to create truly pleasurable gastronomic moments, I worked professionally as a Director, Actor, Writer and as a Teacher.

I love the history of food and work with Portuguese typical food recipes and there unique ingredients, so I can share and give the opportunity to try how rich Portuguese food is.

My travel through Food Pleasures started with years of experience in catering services. I also collaborated with some reputed cuisines in Lisbon. From Chiado to Lx Factory I always kept as a mission: Prepare Unforgettable Flavours.

Nowadays I work only as a Private and Personal Chef in Portugal and I fill my free time researching and creating Delicious Tastes

More about me

For me, cooking is...

That moment of silence in which guests savour the dish that I have just served

I learned to cook at...

Mother, grandmother, by my own, other Chefs, professional training. Everyday searching and trying new Foods and Tastes.

A cooking secret...

99.9lbs of imagination. 500.33oz creative flavouring. 15 cups of work. 3 cups of sleepless nights. A pinch of experiences. 2 tbsp of heavy laughter.

Types of cuisine I prepare

Mediterranean
Local
Chef's special
Italian

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Chef Frederico's reviews

4.6

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382 services

I would recommend Frederico for a dinner with friends. He was professional and easy to communicate with in relation to the booking. Two of the four dishes were very tasty and good, but unfortunately the mains were a little disappointment. Something that should have taken the dinner experience to the next level is if Frederico should have been more inspiring and spoken with more passion during the presentation and the dinner.

Frederico was an excellent chef! We had an amazing meal. He drove a while to get to us and was on time and flexible with arrangements. I strongly recommend!

Amazing fabulous experience highly recommend Thank you ????

A comida estava incrível e o serviço foi muito bom.

Frederico was fantastic and we loved having him as our chef for the week. He was flexible and accommodating with needs of the group (6 young children for whom food would be adapted), discussing menu each day so would could use the freshest ingredients. We had a power cut one night and he still managed to serve up delicious food. Would def use him again.

Frederico was incredible. Delicious, very high quality food for both adults and children, top restaurant quality. He was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, and nothing was too much trouble. The kids ate every bite. Attentive without hovering, and genuinely lovely to chat with. We left feeling well looked after and would use him again without hesitation. Highly recommend.

He was perfect. English was amazing too!

On time professional nice to be with excellent food recommend.

Frederico was great from start to finish. Prior to the day, he was very responsive and accommodating of our changes. On the day, he was so efficient and flexible. The food was amazing. I would highly recommend him!

Chef Frederico provided a beautiful meal to my family. It was colorful, tasteful and promptly and beautifully presented. He left the kitchen in a perfect state- it was such a relaxing evening and we enjoyed talking to him and his presence. Would highly recommend. Obrigada Chef!

Frederico is absolutely amazing - he prepared the food with great care and attention to detail. All dishes were 10/10 and it was very interesting to learn about the story behind them as well. I definitely recommend Frederico and the Take a Chef experience. :)

Very profissional and kind and clean

Unforgettable experience with Frederico. Every single dish was excellent. Frederico even made a beautiful cheese board with cheese that we had available. Would definately recommend, and we are happy to do this service again with Frederico when the time is right!

Our chef, Frederico Pessanha, was extraordinary. We had a large group with varying levels of culinary adventurousness, and he did a remarkable job adapting each meal so everyone had plenty of options. Frederico explained every dish—its ingredients, its region, and its place in Portuguese culinary tradition—which made the experience both delicious and educational. Every dish was exceptional. We even requested mashed potatoes for Christmas Day—definitely not a traditional Portuguese item—and they were among the best we’ve ever had. The care and thought he put into each menu were evident, and the flavors across every course were beautifully balanced and complementary. Chef Frederico also introduced us to wonderful Portuguese wines we likely would have missed on our own. When we later reflected on our trip to Portugal, he was the unanimous highlight. Through his cooking and storytelling, we felt genuinely connected to the country. We give our highest possible recommendation to Chef Frederico Pessanha.

Frederico was an amazing chef at our house and made a fantastic birthday dinner to our family. I really recommend him!

Foi um prazer contar com o Chef Frederico para o meu jantar de aniversário. Obrigado!

Frederico was absolutely wonderful. He was very easy to work with. We talked when I was home in the states to discuss the menu. He emailed me the final menu. Frederico was open to my suggestions. I decided to change 1 item on the menu 2 days before our dinner and he had no.problem with accommodating this change. He was delightful to talk to while he was cooking. In closing Frederico is the best.

We had the pleasure of having Frederico cook for us during our stay in Lisbon, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment he arrived, Frederico was punctual, professional, and incredibly easy-going. He made everything so effortless, allowing us to relax and enjoy the evening without a worry. The food was outstanding. We started with tapas-style starters served outside, followed by a delicious main course and dessert inside. Every dish was cooked to perfection—flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. The portion sizes were generous, and we even had leftovers! It’s clear that Frederico takes great pride in his work and his attention to detail is second to none. I would absolutely recommend Frederico to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in the Lisbon area. He truly made our evening extra special. Thank you, Frederico, for such a memorable night!

Frederico delivered a top-notch service for a Private dinner party on a Girls Trip to Lisbon, Portugal. The entire meal was colourful, tasty, well-seasoned and all flavours were complimentary. We wanted a gourmet experience with local flavours and Frederico delivered. I would also like to commend Frederico on his discretion. Our Airbnb did not have a separate dining room, so we were in his kitchen space, but he simply disappeared in his work and we felt comfortable enough to have quite a girly catch up discussion. Frederico is a natural option for your next dinning event!

Federico was so so kind and professional! He was lovely and engaging while also giving our table the space to talk and just enjoy our meal. Presentation and prep was seamless and cleanup perfect. He's very communicative which I appreciated too. Would definitely recommend.