Chef Rafael Amsler

Chef At Home in Lisboa

I am a head chef with a 13 years background in gastronomic bistro cooking, now bringing my experience into private dining, after traveling the world seeking knowledge and experience. My approach is relaxed yet elegant, with a strong focus on seasonal ingredients, clarity of flavor, and precise execution.

I design menus around what is fresh and expressive, letting ingredients speak while maintaining balance and restraint. Each experience is tailored to the guests and the moment, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a celebration, or a shared table with friends.

My goal as a private chef is to create thoughtful, comfortable dining experiences that feel personal, generous, and quietly refined.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is listening to ingredients, respecting the season, and expressing flavor with calm, precision, and intention. Food made to be shared.

I learned to cook at...

Culinary school: Auckland, New Zealand. Countries worked: Australia, Ireland, Brazil, Austria and Portugal Cuisines: Gastronomic, Bistro, Fine Dining.