Chef Rogerio Bento

Personal Chef in Mira

81Services completed

4.87 / 5Based on 30 reviews

Spanish · English · French · PortugueseLanguages

MiraI travel up to 100 km

Get to know me better

I’m a passionate and driven chef who thrives on creating joy through food — blending tradition with creativity to craft flavorful, feel-good cuisine!

My culinary path began in the year 2002 and has taken me from Portugal to Switzerland, Macau, and the high seas. I create Eurasian fusion cuisine with a deep respect for local, seasonal produce.

Whether it’s a traditional Portuguese dish, a Mediterranean favorite, or a vibrant vegan creation, I cook with balance, soul, and bold flavor. Leave it to me, and I’ll serve food that speaks to the moment — and to your appetite.

More about me

For me, cooking is...

To cook is to care — an art that feeds the soul, awakens the senses, and sustains our vitality.

I learned to cook at...

Completed professional training at the prestigious Hotel and Tourism Schools of Coimbra and Aveiro.

A cooking secret...

Treat it with love, and let the flavors rise above!

Types of cuisine I prepare

Fusion
Chef's special
Local
Seafood/Fish
Mediterranean
Japanese

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Chef Rogerio's reviews

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81 services

O Chefe Rogério fez um excelente trabalho na Douro Country House, preparado de acordo com as preferências dos nossos clientes.

Chef Rogério was amazing! We had him come as a surprise for my mom’s 60th birthday party for 14 people. Food was so delicious. He came early to prep and brought all the supplies he needed, including plates, serving dishes, utensils. Was very kind in explaining all his food. The whole party loved him and his dishes. Couldn’t recommend his service more!

We selected Chef Bento to prepare a birthday celebration dinner for a family member, and we were extremely happy with the entire event. The table setting, the presentation of each course, and the delicious food exceeded our expectations. In addition, Chef Bento is a warm and friendly person who helped create a very special atmosphere for our celebration. We give him our highest recommendation.

Chef Rogério foi muito profissional com pratos bastante saborosos. Certamente numa próxima ocasião iremos contactar o Chef! Chef Rogério, em meu nome e de toda a minha família um muito obrigado pela fantástica experiência!

Our chef delivered an excellent experience. Very discreet, thoughtful in every detail, and the table was beautifully set with his own service. The food was delicious — far above expectations. Everything was left tidy and perfectly cleaned up. A top‑class experience from start to finish.

Chef Rogerio was excellent! It was very easy to communicate with him ahead of the meal and he was very accommodating with one of the guests who has dietary restrictions. All of the food was divine - all 17 of us thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Chef Rogerio and his assistant were very polite, friendly and left the kitchen spotless after the meal. Would highly recommend Chef Rogerio!

Rogerio Bento was amazing! He prepared an incredible celebration meal for six. He curated a memorable meal incorporating dietary needs, personal preferences for a beautiful diner. His pre-dinner communication was outstanding, working with me to plan a fabulous dinner. We can honestly say it was the best meal we had all week in Porto. He brought all the dishes and flatware and printed menus for a beautiful presentation. His calm and kind demeanor added to his cooking skills made our night! He was engaging while maintaining his professionalism. His clean up was outstanding due to being so organized. Can’t recommend him enough!! Will pass his contact info on to anyone visiting Porto!

Chef Rogerio was amazing! We were a group of 7 traveling to Portugal to celebrate a major birthday, and we wanted to do something special for our last night in Porto. Chef Rogerio's initial proposal stood out from the others immediately, and after some correspondence back and forth with him he came up with a plan for an incredible evening or cocktails, appetizers, and then a wonderful 3 course meal. The apartment where we were staying had a lovely rooftop patio and he was able to organize a casual cocktail hour followed by a perfect dinner outside as the sun set. He was extremely easy to work with, provided everything we needed, suggested a wonderful Portuguese menu, and then delivered an extraordinary experience. I couldn't recommend more highly - he was a pleasure to work with and exceeded our expectations - including leaving the kitchen absolutely spotless! Thanks Chef!

Rogerio was very professional and organised, not only did we love the food, he ensured we had enough to ensure we were full. The prawns were incredible! Would highly recommend!

The whole experience was excellent from start to finish. The table was beautifully set, the food was incredible, and everyone loved it. We were all really impressed. The whole experience was excellent from start to finish. The table was beautifully set, the food was incredible, and everyone loved it. We were all really impressed. Communication with Rogerio was smooth and easy the entire time. He was always open, responsive, and made the whole process feel stress-free from planning through to the dinner itself. One thing I appreciated the most was the care and attention to detail. We had one vegan in the group and he made sure they had the same experience as everyone else, which honestly says a lot about the level of thought and care he puts into what he does. This ended up being one of the highlights of our trip and something everyone is still talking about. Would absolutely recommend for any private or work event.

Très bonne expérience. Rogeiro a été parfait et très professionnel. A recommander sans modération

Experiência a repetir ! O Chef Rogério Bento foi incrível e super empático! Obrigada chef ????

Contratei o Chef Rogério para um jantar de empresa e a experiência foi excelente. Tanto eu quanto toda a equipa ficámos extremamente satisfeitos, desde a qualidade da comida até ao profissionalismo do serviço. Cada prato foi preparado com atenção ao detalhe, sabor incrível e apresentação impecável. O ambiente que o Chef criou tornou o evento ainda mais especial. Recomendo vivamente o trabalho do Chef Rogério e certamente voltarei a contratar os seus serviços!

Proporcionou uma experiência incrível! Obrigada chef ☺️ Vamos repetir!!!

The meal prepared by Chef Bento was the highlight of our weekend in Porto. Rogério arrived on time with an impressive amount of food and equipment and proceeded to create a meal every bit as good as the meal we had enjoyed the previous evening at one of Tripadvisor’s most recommended restaurants in Porto. Our menu had been agreed in advance but all of us were impressed with not only the quality of food but the overall presentation. The table layout and individual printed menus enhanced our experience. As first time users of this service we all felt that having a professional chef in the kitchen is an experience not to be missed and Rogerio Bento should be sought out and booked at the first opportunity!

Rogerio provided a stellar traditional Portuguese dining event for our family of 10. He worked with us to plan a meal that allowed us to learn from him with hands-on participation. He arrived on time, was very engaged, patient without rushing us, and left the kitchen and dining room spotless. He even procured a beautiful birthday cake to celebrate our grandchild's special day. He provided menus and recipes so we could recreate the dishes at home. This was, by far, our BEST meal during our whole Portuguese vacation. Five stars are not enough for an experience we will never forget.

Our chef was amazing! He worked with us to plan an affordable menu that fit what we were all looking for and marked our special occasion. He set the table beautifully and printed menu cards. He was very attentive cleaned up everything. We loved the experience!

Chef Rogerio is a magician! We had the most incredible dining experience. The food was sublime- the service incredible. He was flexible with our timing. The experience was so amazing my mom teared up. My brothers won’t stop talking about it. 100% recommend.

O Chef Rogério superou todas as expectativas. É um profissional cuidadoso e atencioso que nos proporcionou uma experiência gastronómica inesquecível. Desde a preparação e empratamento, ao sabor e qualidade. Tínhamos duas grávidas no grupo e o chef preparou sushi próprio para elas. Não podíamos pedir mais! Foram muitas horas de preparação que culminaram numa refeição perfeita. Obrigada, MESMO, por ter tornado este jantar numa noite a não esquecer. Desejamos todo o sucesso do mundo e faremos questão de partilhar o seu trabalho.

Chef Bento was the perfect choice for our family event. He came prepared, was professional and the food was impeccable.