Chef Mateus Alves

Private Chef in Lisboa

Hello,

My name is Mateus Alexsander and my heart belongs to Lisboa, despite being born in Brazil. I arrived in Portugal in 2016, and it is here that I discovered my true passion – cooking up wonderful meals in the kitchen! I have been following my dream for more than 8 years. I did my course in Kitchen Management and Production in one of the most prestigious Gastronomic and Touristic Schools in Portugal – Escola de Hotelaria.

Having always wanted to perfect my cooking skills, and eager to learn more, I recently did the Le Cordon Bleu Paris, the Verace Pizza Napolinata in Napoles, and Le Cordon Bleu Brasil.

I am passionate about exploring the traditional as well as modern and sophisticated cuisine, adding my special touch to everything I do.

I want each guest to feel welcome and fall as much in love with great home cooked quality food as myself.

For me, cooking is...

Mostrar todo meu amor e paixão nos pratos que faço.

I learned to cook at...

Tive a honra de aprender com cozinheiros tanto em formações quanto em ambiente profissional.

A cooking secret...

Tratar com amor e respeito cada ingrediente.

My menus

Flavors of Lisbon: An Unforgettable Local Tasting Experience

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Amuse-Bouche: Crispy Alheira (a traditional Portuguese smoked sausage made with meat and bread, rich in garlic and spices), paired with a mango chutney

FIRST COURSE

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Clams a la Bulhão Pato(White clams sauteed with white wine, lemon, garlic and parsle)

Pastel de Bacalhau with lemon and roasted garlic mayonnaise

MAIN COURSE

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Arroz de Pato – A traditional Portuguese duck rice, slow‑cooked in duck broth with aromatic herbs and vegetables, finished in the oven with crispy chorizo and a touch of citrus oil

Bacalhoada a Portuguesa (traditional Luso-Brazilian dish consisting of a stew of onions, garlic, smoked peppers, boiled potatoes and codfish)

Codfish with cream (bacalhau com natas) - The famous Portuguese dish made with Bacalhau (dehydrated codfish), with fried potato cube and juicy béchamel sauce

DESSERT

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Orange roll cake, aromatic crème anglaise with Moscatel, topped with a cinnamon crunch

Portuguese almond pie, creme flavored with vanilla and lime

Flavors of the Seasons

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Amuse-Bouche: Crispy Alheira (a traditional Portuguese smoked sausage made with meat and bread, rich in garlic and spices), paired with a mango chutney

Amuse: brioche, smoked salmon and goat cheese

FIRST COURSE

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Duck Croquettes – served with raspberry jam

Beef with House-Made Jus – Tender beef sautéed with shallots and garlic, served with crispy yam chips and a homemade meat velouté

MAIN COURSE

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"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

Creamy monkfish rice, crispy kale, and coriander oil

Arroz de Pato – A traditional Portuguese duck rice, slow‑cooked in duck broth with aromatic herbs and vegetables, finished in the oven with crispy chorizo and a touch of citrus oil

Bacalhau a Minhota ( Traditional cod from Braga, northern Portugal, served with mashed potatoes, dehydrated black olives and pickled onions and red peppers.)

DESSERT

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Homage to Madeira - Passion fruit mousse

Chocolate Mousse Cake – Served with red berries marinated in citrus

Flavors of the Season: A Culinary Journey

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Amuse-bouche: Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Honey, and Truffle-Infused Olive Oil

FIRST COURSE

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Cod Arancini, Garlic Mayonnaise, and Sautéed Greens

Beetroot Carpaccio with Burrata

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Octopus, Parsley Oil, Mashed Potatoes, Confit Cherries, and Olive Powder

Green Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice, Lemon, and Grilled Pineapple

Beef Ragout, Mashed Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, and Crispy Cauliflower

DESSERT

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Moist Coconut Cake

Homemade Delights

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Appetizers (olives with feta, toast with oregano and spiced tomatoes, sautéed pepperoni, bread and cheese)

FIRST COURSE

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Salad with peaches, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and cucumber

MAIN COURSE

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Onion-Smothered Steak with Peppers

Oven-Roasted Chicken

Side dish (,Brazilian Bean Mash, mayonnaise salad, lettuce, rice )

DESSERT

All inclusive

Passion fruit and chocolate pie

Spring–Summer Tasting Menu

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Amuse-bouche: Crispy Alheira Croquette with Mango Chutney

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Mango & Smoked Salmon Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pork Medallions with Mustard Cream Sauce & Potato Gratin

DESSERT

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Homage to Madeira - Passion fruit mousse

Delightful comfort Dinner

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Couvert - Sharing ( Homemade seed bread, paprika and pink pepper butter, olives, Portuguese cheese, chef's jam)

FIRST COURSE

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Gaspacho Alentejano

Salad: beet, goat's cheese, smoked olive oil, salad and panko

MAIN COURSE

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Oven-roasted ribs served with tomato rice, apple jam

Confit fish, cauliflower puree, pickled onions and sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Plum couili, Parisian fruit, flavored cream and crumble

Family-Style

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Appetizers (olives with feta, toast with oregano and spiced tomatoes, sautéed pepperoni, bread and cheese)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pastel de vento (traditional Brazilian stuffed and fried pastry)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Our fish casserole

Deep-fried chicken

Side dish: Rice, watercress salad and beans

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate mousse and crunchy coffee

A Journey Through Portugal

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All inclusive

Amuse-Bouche: Crispy Alheira (a traditional Portuguese smoked sausage made with meat and bread, rich in garlic and spices), paired with a mango chutney

Shot Green Soup (King of popular parties, is an icon of Portuguese cuisine)

Amuse-Bouche: Sardine, Tomato & Cornbread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Pork, Clams & Pickled Vegetables

Cod, Chickpea & Olive Oil,

DESSERT

All inclusive

Homage to Madeira - Passion fruit mousse

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Chef Mateus's reviews

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Chef Mateus Alves prepared an excellent meal for us with local products. The communication before was excellent. We can really recommend him.

Mateus e sua equipe, Marcos e Gustavo foram excelentes na preparação e decoração do almoço de aniversário do meu filho. Foi uma ótima experiência desde o primeiro contato. Serão sempre lembrados pela nossa família e convidados com carinho por esse dia !

An incredible experience! Chef Mateus and his brother did an amazing job and were unbelievably sweet. We all loved the food and the table presentation was created with so much love.

Chef Mateus and crew were great from start to finish - the meal was a highlight of our trip and I’d recommend this experience to anyone!!

Chef Mateus and his team were awesome. Right from the start the communication was clear and timely. They arrived on time and prepared a fantastic meal. It was a great experience for my guests and my family. Thank you. All the best!

We hired Mateus for two brunches and one dinner for a group of 18 people while on vacation. He and his team were wonderful from start to finish. They were easy to coordinate with prior to the events, provided many menu options to choose from, showed up early, set a beautiful tablescape and served a delicious meal made of only fresh ingredients. We were wowed with the service and would absolutely hire them again.

Chef Mateus and his team were excellent! They arrived promptly, decorated our space beautifully, delivered incredible food, and left the kitchen cleaner than it started. I’d recommend Chef Mateus to anyone!

Mateus exceeded all expectations - the food was absolutely delicious, the presentation beautiful (small menus were printed and placed on the table with beautiful flowers) and he left the kitchen immaculately. I could not recommend him more! Thanks so much Mateus to you and your team!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a wonderful experience with Chef Mateus. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented, and he managed to combine local flavors with a refined touch. Beyond the cuisine, we really appreciated his kindness, professionalism, and the warm atmosphere he created. It was a true pleasure to discover his cooking style, and we would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable culinary moment. Thank you again, Chef Mateus!

Highly recommended

Our group of 11 had an outstanding experience with Chef Mateus. From our first conversation he was professional and accommodating. We were provided with many food options to satisfy our group and he made every effort to accommodate any allergies. I made a special request for Portuguese pastel de Nata which he made and they were outstanding! We also were served carefully crafted specialty drinks before each meal in addition to a selection of local wines that paired fantastically with all our dishes. All the table settings and decor were provided and put together in a way that created a 5 star dining experience and the service reflected that in every way. All the ingredients for our meals were hand selected and purchased from local markets and of course made every meal taste fresh and homemade. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience and highly recommend Chef Mateus for any event.

Chef Mateus and his brother were amazing. The food, service, presentation, everything exceeded our expectations. Cannot recommend them enough. Such an amazing experience.

Chef Mateus and his team were incredible. We were celebrating a birthday in Tróia with 14 friends. He was extremely professional, punctual and such a lovely person. The attention to detail with table decor, printed menu and explanation of the menu was outstanding. The kitchen was left beautifully clean at the end of the evening. The food was five star with comments around the table being, “the best dining experience and food we’ve ever had,”. A truely memorable night. Many thanks Mateus we have recommended you to many friends already.

Mateus and his brother delivered a wonderful dining experience. The table was beautifully presented. They provided welcome drinks and wine, and the food was locally sourced and high quality. He also catered for gluten free. Everything was delicious and so professional. And they left the kitchen spotless. Would highly recommend Mateus!!!

Fantastic quality food and by a fantastic team

Mateus and his team were just brilliant from start to finish! They presented the dining table beautifully with individual menus for each of us. The food was all local and fresh and tasted great. They cleaned and tidied the kitchen immaculately after. It felt like a really premium experience and I’m just sad we couldn’t have them for the entire weekend!

Un énorme merci à Mateus et toute son équipe vous nous avez fait passé un formidable moment ! La nourriture était excellente, typique, recherchée et savoureuse. Nous avons vraiment apprécié la qualité du service : les petites attentions pour les invités (sans gluten, femme enceinte etc) ainsi que la vaisselle et le rangement après le repas. Merci à vous tous !

Chef Mateus and his staff were very professional and engaging. The food was delicious and creative. they were very attentive to my food allergies. Communication was great. Thank you for giving my family a unique and memorable evening.

We had a great experience with Chef Mateus and his team! He provided a delicious meal that was beautifully presented and had a nice description of the origins of all of the regional dishes that he prepared. He communicated really quickly and was able to make gluten-free substitutions to accommodate one of our group who is celiac. Afterwards the kitchen was spotless! I would happily book him again and would highly recommend him to others!

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Mateus for a special dinner, and he truly went above and beyond. From the first message, communication was clear, friendly, and timely — which made the planning process incredibly smooth. Mateus took the time to understand our preferences and those of our guests, and put together a beautifully thought-out menu that worked perfectly for both adults and children. Every dish — from the starters to the dessert — was flavourful, balanced, and beautifully presented. His attention to detail and care in selecting ingredients really stood out. The entire event was seamlessly managed, and Mateus’s team deserves a special mention — they were professional, kind, and discreet, helping everything run effortlessly in the background so we could simply enjoy the evening. The service was warm and polished from start to finish. Guests were genuinely impressed — not just by the delicious food, but also by the fun, elegant atmosphere Mateus and his team helped create. It felt special without ever feeling formal or stiff. We wouldn’t hesitate to book him again. Highly recommended!