Chef Zurath Kamdin

Private Chef in Lisbon

Im a Professional chef of 22+ years . With an international background of culinary, and a constant student of the History of Food its travels throughout the ages.

My culinary travels began in Hong Kong in 1988, and over the years I have trained and worked as a chef in many other countries, and returned to Hong Kong in 2010 to establish a catering facility.

I moved away from Hong Kong in 2021, and after two wonderful years in Portugal, and learning the intricacies of Portuguese Cuisine, I relocated to Ireland.

For the past year and a half I have served the wonderful people of Ireland as a Personal Chef.

I have since returned to Portugal and now am ready to create culinary experiences in and around Portugal.

While in Hong Kong, I was known as the Magic Chef of Hong Kong, for my ability in preparing a range of food, whether for a Private Gathering, or a 150 people catering event .

As a professional chef my culinary abilities span cuisines of different regions of the world, each cuisine style is carefully studied and dishes created to please the palette, and the senses.

I have also been recently accepted into the prestigious World Chefs Association Societies, Paris, as a member of the organization.

In 2021 I was accepted by the American Culinary Federation as one of the few chefs from outside the United States, to qualify joining their chapter.

In my pursuit to perfect chef experiences I was recently awarded the prestigious Star and 4 Stars from the World Master Chef Society (England) and, now continue to perfect my skills and culinary knowledge to clients satisfaction.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my passion...and at the end of it all a smile from the patron is the most satisfying.

I learned to cook at...

At my Grandmas elbows .They taught me the true methods of cooking, spices, and how to use them .

A cooking secret...

The Art of Manasolassa, is the ancient art of exciting the mind from the aromas of food. Modern Day presentation, is only visual appeal.

My menus

Harvest of The Seas ( Cuisines from around the world)

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Chefs Signature Seafood Tiramisu (made on Rice/Corn Crackers)

(Fr)Smoked Salmon & Creme Fraise Blini

(Pt.) Polvo à Lagareiro (Roasted Octopus with Olive Oil & Garlic)

(F)(SC) Sichuan Spiced Cucumber with sliced fish

FIRST COURSE

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(F) Sicilian Seafood Stew with Orzo (Mixed seafood steeped in a delightful tomato sauce with Pecorino Cheese)

Brittas Bay Chowder (Chefs eclectic Seafood Chowder, with Barley)

MAIN COURSE

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"Marylin's" Cod ( Fillet of Cod marinated with turmeric, cumin & fresh coriander, pan fried served with Kedegree) Chef's Irish Signature Cuisine

Amalfi Coast grilled fillet of fish served with Linguine

Grilled Trout/Sea Bass/Dourada with Olive Oil, Piri-Piri & Lemon (inquire for availability )

Chefs Signature Indian Prawn & Mango Curry (Medium Spiced Mango curry with spicy Prawns, served with Tamarind Rice)

DESSERT

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(PE) Poached Pear with Goats Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

Brittany Apple Tart & Fresh Cream

Chefs signature Lemon Tiramisu

Culinária de Portugal

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(PE) Batatas de Macao (Preparada em Molho Soja, e Cebolina)

(PE) Caldo de Pixie de Angola (Fish Soup from Angola with Cassava)

(PE) Calulu ( Minced Beef soup)

(PE) Empanada de Goa ( Pastry with minced Pork, Tomato & Mild Piri-piri)

(PE) Macao Chicken Pies ( Chicken cooked with Chinese Spices)

(Pt.) Batatas à Murro com Azeite e Alho

(Pt.) Leek & Cream Tarte

(Pt.) Couve Portuguesa Salteda com Alho

(Pt.) Mixed Seafood Tarte

(Pt.) Polvo à Lagareiro (Roasted Octopus with Olive Oil & Garlic)

(Pt.) Potato Fritters with Spring Onion

(Pt.) Lulas Rechad

(Pt.) Spinach & Salmon Egg Rolls

(Pt) Crougette & Leek Terrines

FIRST COURSE

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(PE) Bachalaõ em Casa de Macou (Baked with Turmeric and Tomato)

(PE) Kismoor de Marisco (Goa) (Preparada em Ralado de Coco, Pasta de Tomate e Cebola, Vinagre, Coentros)

(PE) Legumes Mistura de Angola (Preparada em olio de coco, salsa, coentros, e limao)

(PE) Macao Sopa de Aletria (Clear Chicken Soup with Aletria, Vegetables, Lemon & Coriander)

(PE) Xacuti de Legumes a Goa ( Preparada em Leite de Coco, Caril, e Limao)

(Pt.)Bachalaõ (Cod fillets pan fried with garlic and mild spices, served with creamed spinach, & side vegetables

(Pt.)Chefs Signature Bachalao (Prepared with eggs, potato, and mild spices and lemon)

MAIN COURSE

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(PE) Galhinas De Afrikaans ( Chicken, Potatoes, Coconut Milk, Peanut Butter, Soya Sauce, Rice Vinegar.. Baked) served with Fried Rice (Macou fusion cuisine)

(PE) Xacuti de Frango (Goa) (Preparada em Leite de Coco, coco ralado, caril) (Pratos completos)

(PE)Chou-Chou Prawns (Angolian spiced prawn served with couscous)

(Pt.) Arroz de Gambas

(Pt.) Arroz de Miúdos (Rice cooked with Chorizo, Chicken Giblets, Onions, Tomato, & Garlic)

(Pt.) Arroz de Miúdos de Macou

(Pt.) Arroz De Pato

(Pt.) Arroz De Pato de Macao

(Pt.) Beef Guisado

(Pt.) Bifanas with Mango Chutney

(Pt.) Bitoque

(Pt.) Borrego Assado com Alecrim (Roast Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic)

(Pt.) Cabrito Assado no Forno

(Pt.) Coq Au Vin

(Pt.) Madeira Style Espetadas with Zatar Marinade

(Pt.) Osso Bucco de Portugal

(Pt.) Roast Chicken Breast & Curry Lemon Sauce

(Pt.) Roast Chicken with Bacon, Potato & Leek Sauce

(Pt.)Fejoad com Carne .. Pork & Red bean stewed in wine vinegar, chilli, served with buttered rice

(Pt) Ensopado de Coelho (Rabbit Bread Stew)

(Pt)Coelho Guisado (Rabbit Stew)

(Pt)Coelho à Caçador (Hunter’s Rabbit)

(Pt) Coelho com Vinho Tinto (Rabbit in Red Wine)

(Pt) Coelho à Brás

(Pt) Roulade of Pork stuffed & Roasted

(Pt) Marinated Roast Beef with vegetables

(Pt) Whole Chicken marinated with herbs, lemon & piriiri

DESSERT

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(PE) Meringa Pavlova

(PE)Pudim de arroz com laranja fresca

(PE)Pudim de Laranja .. Mandarin Flan with Oranges

(PE) Crepes Rolada

(PE) Tarte Maça

(PE) Poached Pear with Hoats Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

(PE) Apple & Brown Sugar Cake

(PE) Serradura

The Fresh Catch

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Frutti Di Mare (Seafood Tiramisu)* Signature Cuisine

Amritsari Fish Tikka

Chou-Chou Prawns (Angolian spiced prawn Skewers)

(Pt.) Bachalaõ da Consoda

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled Octopus salad with roast potato and sundried tomato

Classic Fish Mayonnaise served on Lettuce Leaves

Brittas Bay Chowder (Chefs eclectic Seafood Chowder, with Barley)

(F) Sicilian Seafood Stew with Orzo (Mixed seafood steeped in a delightful tomato sauce with Pecorino Cheese)

MAIN COURSE

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Polow Ba Mahi (Caspian specialty of Subzi Polow served with crusted fish fillets)

Amalfi Coast grilled fillet of fish (Cod or Hake) served with Linguine

Catalan Fish (Seabass/Trout/Local Catch)Stew with Chickpeas, & Roasted baby Potatoes

(F) Spiced Grilled Seafood Skewers served on a bed of creamy dill mashed potato (Chef's Signature Fusion Cuisine for Ireland )

Kaeng Phed Pla Cheynghım ( Chaing Mai Crisp Fish in Yellow Curry served with Jasmine Rice)

Grilled Octopus & Mushroom Rissoto

"Marylin's" Cod ( Fillet of Cod marinated with turmeric, cumin & fresh coriander, pan fried served with Kedegree) (1 Portion with Cauliflower Steaks)

DESSERT

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(F) Chefs Signature Bailey's & Fresh Berry Tiramisu

(PE) Tarte Maça (Apple Tarts)

(PE) Poached Pear with Goats Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

Chefs Fusion Cuisines

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All inclusive

Chefs Signature Seafood Tiramisu (made on Rice Crackers)

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled Octopus salad with roast potato and sundried tomato

(F) Mulligatwany Sea Food Chowder

(F) (SC) 3 Bean & Seafood Chowder with Coconut Milk

Brittas Bay Chowder (Chefs eclectic Seafood Chowder, with Barley)

Sicilian stuffed squid with tomato sauce & Orzo

MAIN COURSE

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"Marylin's" Cod ( Fillet of Cod marinated with turmeric, cumin & fresh coriander, pan fried served with Kedegree) Signature Creation for Ireland

(F)Cod Almondine (Pan seared cod served with roasted leek sauce, buttered rice, roasted asparagus, pan fried potato, and honey glazed carrots) *** choice of fish: Hake, Haddock, Tuna or Trout***

Catalan Fish (Seabass/Trout/Local Catch)Stew with Chickpeas, & Roasted baby Potatoes

Amalfi Coast grilled fillet of fish served with Linguine

Chang Mai Yellow Fish Curry served with Steamed Rice

DESSERT

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(Ir)Traditional Apple & Blackberry Crumble Served with vanilla custard or ice cream

Berry Tart with Crumble & Cream

(F) Caramel Poached Pears, with Blue Cashel, Pistacchio, & chocolate

The Brunch Buddies

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(V)***Assorted Bruschetta (Tomato base, Avocado Base, Pesto Base with toppings)

(F) Assorted Canapes ( Spiced Eggs , Russian Salad (V), Cream cheese & apricot, Salmon, Chorizo, Cheese & Olives, Tuna, Ham etc on various canape bases)

(F) Assorted Cucumber Canapes ( Spiced Eggs , Russian Salad (V), Salmon, Cream cheese)

FIRST COURSE

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Apple, Bacon & Egg Salad (with celery, raisins, red peppers, parsley, capers)

*** Pasta Salad with Fresh Fruit and Orange Juice (Child friendly)

MAIN COURSE

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Cocktail Chicken & Celery sandwiches

Classic Italian Beef Sandwiches (dipped in sauce)

Mini Chicken & Celery Sandwiches

Croissant Sandwiches with pulled pork/chicken/beef

DESSERT

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Meringa Tartes (Italian Meringues with Lemon Curd (or Mango Puree) and seasonal fruit

Tartes aux pommes au caramel et au caramel, signature du chef, cuites en pâtisserie, servies avec de la crème fouettée

Chefs Special World Cuisines

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(F) Chefs Spiced Sausage Rolls served with Blue Cheese & Green Chutney

(Fr)Chefs Signature Ratatouille with Orange Sauce

Chefs Signature Flaming Choriço served with warm bread

FIRST COURSE

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(F) Posole (Hearty seafood( OR) Chorizo & Chicken, soup with beans, served with fresh made garlic bread )

(PE) Calulu ( Minced Beef soup)

(F) Mixed Seafood Salad with Pasta

(F) Roast Chicken & Tahini Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Catalan Beef Meatball, Choriço & Chickpeas Stew, with Saffron Rice

Arroz de Miúdos e Macau (Rice cooked with Chorizo, Chicken Giblets, Onions, Tomato, & Garlic, Sesame Oil, Soya, )

Bombay Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice

Hong Kong Curry Chicken/Beef with Steam Rice

(CF) Greek Roast Chicken Legs with Tzatziki & Grilled Feta, & Side Vegetables

(F) Kushari ( A well layered meal ofSaffron & Orange peel Rice, Puy Lentils cooked in a tangy tomato gravy, Macaroni and Harissa Spiced Roast Chicken ( This delightful dish is Egyptian Cuisine, fusion of over 1000 years)

DESSERT

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Brittany Apple Tart & Fresh Cream

(PE) Poached Pear with Goats Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

Chefs signature Lemon Tiramisu

Cruise the Mediterranean

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Mini Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Cheese in pastry)

Albondigas. Mini meatballs with Farfarelle Bows served with onion jam

Hummus Maghreb with mini Pita

Hummus Beriuti (Hummus with grilled chicken)

Grilled Halloumi Cheese skewers with Olives, Pineapple & Tomato

Frutti Di Mare (Seafood Tiramisu)* Signature Cuisine

Fattayyer (Mildly spiced minced beef baked with Zatar and topped with Tahini

Beef Arayes (Lebanese "pizza")

Zaatar Manakesh (Baked Pita with Zaatar & Cheese)

FIRST COURSE

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(V) ***Pepperonata Terrine (Balsamic marinated grilled peppers with Mozarella Pearls)

*** Pasta Salad with Fresh Fruit, Fresh Herbs, Sweet Peppers, Capers, Crumbled Feta and Olive Oil. (Child friendly) ** contains Raisins**

Salad Nicoise.. (with Tuna, eggs will be served separately )

Salad Mishwyya ( Tunisian Salad of grilled peppers, eggplant, (eggs & tuna) with Crisp Pita)

(V) Mediterranean Couscous salad, with fresh herbs, olives, mixed sweet peppers , lemon & olive oil

Tabbouleh Salad.. A fine Cut medley of fresh herbs and olive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Moroccan Chicken & Vegetable Tagine with Cou cou

Rouz Jeroubi (Tunisian beef and rice)

Algerian Beef and Apricot Tagine with Couscous (Or Rice)

Algerian Ginger and Orange Chicken Tagine served with Couscous

(F) Kushari ( A well layered meal ofSaffron & Orange peel Rice, Puy Lentils cooked in a tangy tomato gravy, Macaroni and Harissa Spiced Roast Prawn (**Mushroom**) ( This delightful dish is Egyptian Cuisine, fusion of over 1000 years)

Greek Biftekia (Mince cutlets served with Orzo & Tzatziki)

Amalfi Coast grilled fillet of fish served with Linguine

(F) Sicilian Seafood Stew with Orzo (Mixed seafood steeped in a delightful tomato sauce with Pecorino Cheese)

Catalan Beef Meatball & Chickpeas Stew, with Saffron Rice

Catalan Monkfish Stew with Chickpeas, & Roasted baby Potatoes

Bitoque (Pan Seared Minute Steak, Roast Potato, Creamed Spinach, Rice, Side Salad)

(F)Cod Almondine (Pan seared cod served with roasted leek sauce, buttered rice, roasted asparagus, pan fried potato, and honey glazed carrots) *** choice of fish: Hake, Haddock, Tuna or Trout***

DESSERT

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Chocolate Marquise (French coastal frozen chocolate dessert)

Mandarin Orange Flan

Sicilian Cassata (Ricotta icecream) ** contains raisins & dried cranberry**

Baked Ricotta & Lemon with Pistacchio

(V) Umm Ali ( Puff pastry baked with nuts, milk and rose water)

Halvas ( Greek semolina cakes with honey )

Familia Italia

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Antipasti (Assorted Cheese, Cold Cuts, Olives, Grilled Cherry Tomato, Zucchini Rolls, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Burschetta with salsa & ricotta)

Crostini Neri . Chicken Liver on garlic crostini

Bruschetta with Chargrilled peppers & Ham

Classic Bruschetta ( Garlic Crostini, Pesto, Tomato, Mozarella,)

FIRST COURSE

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(V) ***Pepperonata Terrine (Balsamic marinated grilled peppers with Mozarella Pearls)

(V)*** Insalata Italiano ( Fresh greens tossed in Olive oil, with seasonal fruit, raisins, and olives)

Baby Potato & Green Beans with Dijon Mustard Dressing

Artichokes stir~fried with Garlic Butter & Lemon,

Frutti Di Mare (Seafood Tiramisu)

MAIN COURSE

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(F) Sicilian Seafood Stew with Orzo (Mixed seafood steeped in a delightful tomato sauce with Pecorino Cheese)

Amalfi Coast grilled fillet of fish served with Linguine

Tuscan Grapes, Olives and Sausage with Fettuccini

Grilled Pork Chops with Sage & Spaghetti

(V) + (VE) Risotto Milanese

Rissotto Milanese with Kotleta Milanese

(V) Rigatoni Alla Norma (Rigatoni tossed with roasted Eggplants & Arabiata Sauce)

Italian Selection (Pollo Allo Romano, Roast Chicken with spicy Eggplant and Linguini)

Beef Braciola served with buttered rice

Cacciatore with chicken/beef served with fried garlic mashed potatoes

Agnello Boardetto (Lamb With eggs, served with Polenta Cake)

(V) ***Aubergine Parmigiana with Polenta

Goulash Triestino with Polenta

DESSERT

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Signature Lemon Tiramisu

Orange & Amaretto Tiramisu

Sicilian Cassata (Ricotta icecream) ** contains raisins & dried cranberry**

Baked Ricotta & Lemon with Pistacchio

Spongata Natalia ( Baked Apple & Pear Pie with Mascarpone )

(F) Chefs Signature Bailey's & Fresh Berry Tiramisu

(VE) Torta di Mele (Apple cake)

Meringa Tartes (Meringues with Lemon Curd & seasonal Fruit)

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Chef Zurath's reviews

4.35

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109 services

Professional and kind chef with excellent food. Very accommodating and experienced. He adapted his menu to fit the needs for our event which we highly appreciate. Thanks so much

Chef Zurath was amazing. Very professional and the food he prepared was out of this world! He was aware of all the food restrictions and plated everything beautifully! My favorite dish was the egg salad. Chefs kiss!! Thank you for making my 40th birthday so special and unique.

I booked Zurath for my mother in law and she was delighted with his cooking and company. She had a wonderful evening and is already planning her next evening with him. I did most of the planning with Zurath, he was extremely helpful and organised.

Zurath was incredible, polite, efficient and personable. His food was delightful. Dealing with him before and during the meal was easy. He came into an unfamiliar kitchen of a holiday home and worked without issue. Very accommadating of dietary issues. Would have no reservations about booking him again or recommending.

Chef Zurath responded for a very particular brief for a surprise dinner at our home for my husbands birthday. The food was excellent as was Chefs communication, explanation of the dishes and presentation. He knew exactly when to engage and chat to us and when to give us some space to celebrate. After sending his proposal we communicated back and forth a bit and made some amends and changes and he was gracious and helpful as we honed in on a final menu. Inside the house he was respectful of our kitchen and cleaned up so that there wasn’t a trace that he’d been with us other than two very full bellies and happy diners! I would absolutely recommend Chef Zurath and will certainly book him again should the opportunity arise

Chef Zurath cooked a delicious Mediterranean dinner for me and six more friends. After he sent me the first menù proposal we had some requests and he was happy to change the menu accordingly. He came all the way to Peng Chau (something that most chefs don’t do) and left the kitchen spotlessly clean. We highly recommend him as private chef.

Amazing dining experience, you can't go wrong with Chef Zurath.

Chef is warm and friendly and mastered several types of cuisine. Very communicative and accommodating too. Awesome food and would recommend.

Great experience, Chef Surath was very attentive, professional and dedicated. Food is as excellent and presented nicely. I highly recommend him.

Great to have a chef come to the house for a different experience and a relaxing evening in with friends

My guests and I really appreciated the service of Chef Zurath Kamdin for the unique choices of Indian dishes, and for the refined, subtle yet complex flavours of the food. Great options for vegetarian and pescatarians too, and we'd love to try more dishes at another time!

Brilliant experience! The food was delicately flavoured and the service was impeccable. We were thrilled that the chef had pre-prepared most of the food as we were afraid that our kitchen equipment would fall short of professional standards. II would give Chef Zurath an over 5 rating! We will certainly be using his services again.

Chef Zurath offered us an exquisite Valentine's day dinner. As a French man, I was delighted by the chef skills at French cuisine. Every meal was so well presented that my partner took a picture of each, and most of them were of better taste that was I am used to in France. The chef was very pro, humble, both discreet and engaging. A perfect combination. I highly recommend Chef Zurath for his service and I am looking forward to hiring him again. AD

Chef Zurath was wonderful! The communication pre-event was professional and helpful. Our group had a couple of dietary requirements and it was no trouble at all. On the night he served a delightful menu that looked and tasted great. I highly recommend Chef Zurath!

Chef Zurath did an excellent job of cooking for us for my partner's 50th birthday dinner. Everyone enjoyed his friendly personality and wonderful cooking. If you're going to have a small dinner party, then Chef Zurath is the one for you. We highly recommend him.

We had a wonderful night thanks to the Chef and would look forward to another dining experience with the chef

Fantastic experience to have Chef Zurath in our home to cook us a delicious Persian cuisine. Highly recommend others to try it out. Food was excellent and Chef was very accommodating and friendly. Thanks again Chef for a lovely evening. Steven and Sophia.

We had a lovely Christmas meal prepared by Chef Z. We would 100% have him return for another occasion and would highly recommend his services to those looking for a well rounded chef at home experience with friends and family.

I am pleased with the experience and Chef Zurath, his food was delicious and his attitude was the best!

A very nice experience with Chef Zurath.