Chef Zurath Kamdin
Private Chef in Lisbon
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Full time personal chef, with a passion for cooking, creative international menus, providing highly satisfying food experiences, around the world.
Im a Professional chef of 38 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 5 Stars from the World Master Chef Society (England) and, now continue to perfect my skills and culinary knowledge to clients satisfaction.

More about me
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
(VE) ***Githeri (Baked Stuffed Banana)
Chicken Liver on Toast
Tacos Pastor ( Taco shells with Chili con Carne, Avocado, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, Dried Onions & Cheese)
Salata Mexicano (Corn and Bean salad served with Nachos & Sour Cream )
Charrcuteria : Salsa Rojas, Black Bean Dip, Brazilian Sausage Skewerd, Grilled Corn, Pickled Vegetables, Fresh Cheese, Berries, Tortilla Chips
Frikkadels (South African spiced meatballs with mango chutney)
Arayes.. Stuffed and baked Flat Bread with beef mince and fresh herbs and Halloumi cheese
Platter of : Borek, Fattayyer, Mini Spanakopita, Beef Arayes
Bredie Boerwors Skewers
Jamaican Golden Beef Pastries
Chefs Signature Kenyan Roast Beef ( 96 Hour marinated beef topside slow roasted & served with root vegetables, tapioca mash)
Kuku Pakka (Curried chicken with vegetables served with Chickpeas pancakes)
(F) Bredie Boerwors (Fusion from South Africa with Indian Spices, Potato, served with South African Yellow Rice)
Fish Vin d Ail (Fresh catch cooked with coconut)
Jamaican Black Lentil stew ( Black lentils simmered with spices, vegetables and coconut milk, served with boiled rice)
Caramel and Lime chicken ( stuffed chicken thighs stewed in caramel and lime, served with carribbean mash)
Dijaj Al Roz ( Arabic Chicken Roulade of Chicken with raisins, nuts and rice).. Egyptian Speciality
Moroccan Lemon and Couscous stuffed Chicken (oven baked with vegetables )
(PE)Chou-Chou Prawns (Angolian spiced prawn served with couscous)
Durban Lamb Roast & Veggies
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Carribbean Black Lentils & Cassava Chips
(V/VE) Callaloo & Coconut Soup
(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)
Algerian Prawn/Fish Tagine with steamed Vermicelli
Roasted Chicken Legs with Ginger & Orange, served with Couscous
(F) Bunny Chow ( Spicy Lamb curry served in a crisp bread bowl, with sauteed vegetables)
(F) Jambalaya ( with bacon, chorizo, prawn)
Jollof Chicken & Rice (Ethiopia) Roasted chicken served on a bed of rice, accompanied with Fried Banana Salad
(F) Lamb & Apricot Curry served with Kedgree
Rouz Jeroubi (Tunisian beef and rice)
Carribbean Curried Mutton and Bulghur Wheat
Pan Grilled Fillet of Fish with grilled Pork Belly with herbed bread sauce
Banana and Coconut baked in puff pastry
(F) Croissant Bread & Chocolate Mascarpone Pudding
(AF) Basboussa ( Baked Semolina cakes with lemon & rosewater syrup
(AF) Banana Meah (Fusion of Coconut icecream, coconut, caramel, & rose syrup, & meringue)
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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
Classic Bruschetta ( Garlic Crostini, Pesto, Tomato, Mozarella,)
(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)
(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
(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
Bacon wrapped Roulade of Nile Perch stuffed with Sundried Tomato Pesto served with Linguine (Signature Cuisine)
Signature Lemon Tiramisu
Sicilian Cassata (Ricotta icecream) ** contains raisins & dried cranberry**
Baked Ricotta & Lemon with Pistacchio
(VE) Torta di Mele (Apple cake)
Meringa Tartes (Meringues with Lemon Curd & seasonal Fruit)
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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.) Mixed Seafood Tarte
(Pt.) Polvo à Lagareiro (Roasted Octopus with Olive Oil & Garlic)
(Pt.) Potato Fritters with Spring Onion
(Pt.) Lulas Rechad
(Pt.) Sausage, Choriço & Apple Casserole
(Pt.) Spinach & Salmon Egg Rolls
(Pt.) V + VE Açorda De Cugomelos e Cointros ( Bread & Mushroom Soup)
(Pt.) V + VE Pexinhos Da Horta (Green Bean Tempura),
Salada Algarvia
Flaming Chauriço in Aguardente
(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)
(Pt.) V + VE Empadao De Legumes. (Baked Vegetables)
(Pt.) V+VE Cataplana Vegetariana (with Arborio Rice)
(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.) 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.) Roast Chicken with Bacon, Potato & Leek Sauce
(Pt.)Fejoad com Carne .. Pork & Red bean stewed in wine vinegar, chilli, served with buttered rice
(Pt)Coelho Guisado (Rabbit Stew)
(Pt) Coelho à Brás (Baked Rabbit)
(Pt) Marinated Roast Beef with vegetables
(Pt) Whole Chicken marinated with herbs, lemon & piriiri
(PE)Pudim de arroz com laranja fresca
(PE)Pudim de Laranja .. Mandarin Flan with Oranges
(PE) Crepes Rolada
(PE) Tarte Maça (Apple Pastry Tarts)
(PE) Poached Pear with Goats Cheese, Walnuts & Honey
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Chicken & Beef Satay with spicy peanut dip
(AF) (V) Cold Rice paper wrap with Roast Beef (Vegetarian Option Provided)
Crisp Boiled Eggs with dried shrimp sambal Sweet & Sour Sauce
Thai Salad with crisp vegetables, squid in hot & sour dressing,
Cold Vermicelli salad with prawn /mixed veg
Char~Siu Roast Pork ( Marinated Pork in Honey and spices and roasted)
Phad~Thai (with seafood)
Hmu phad phed kab makheux yaw (Spicy pork mince tossed with Aubergine)
Khaw Phad ( Mixed Fried Rice)
Kaeng Phed Pla Cheynghım ( Chaing Mai Crisp Fish in Yellow Curry served with Jasmine Rice)
Thai Green Curry with Prawn served with Vermicelli
(AF) Khao Sooi (Curried Beef served with egg noodles)
(AF) Chang Mai Red curry with Pork served Mash Potato
Chang Mai Yellow Fish Curry served with Steamed Rice
Char Kway Teow (Noodles with fried Pork, Prawn & Squid)
Khaw heniyw phuding(Sticky Rice Pudding with Coconut and Mango)
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Albondigas. Mini meatballs with Farfarelle Bows served with onion jam
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)
Roasted Eggplants and Tahini Dip (Eggplants, Tahini, Sumac, Fresh Herbs, Olive Oil, )
(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
Salad Algarvia (Algarve-style salad of Cucumber, Red Onion, Almonds, Orange, Tomato, Goats Cheese, Olive Oil)
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***
(V) Stuffed Grilled Zucchini Boats
(V) Stuffed Grilled Eggplant with Ricotta & Hot Honey
Stuffed Grilled Eggplant with Pork/Beef Mince, Feta & Herbs
Chocolate Marquise (French coastal frozen chocolate dessert)
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 )
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Antipasti (Assorted Cheese, Cold Cuts, Olives, Grilled Cherry Tomato, Zucchini Rolls, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Burschetta with salsa & ricotta)
Bruschetta with Chargrilled peppers & Ham
Assorted Voule-a-vent (Chicken, Salmon, Bacon, Egg, Veggies)
Beef Croquettes
Spanish Fritata
(F) Assorted Canapes ( Spiced Eggs , Russian Salad (V), Cream cheese & apricot, Salmon, Chorizo, Cheese & Olives, Tuna, Ham etc on various canape bases)
(Br.) Bacon, Egg & Apple Salad
(Br.) Pasta Salad with Tuna Mayo
Salad Mishwyya ( Tunisian Salad of grilled peppers, eggplant, (eggs & tuna) with Crisp Pita)
(Choose 3 Mixed BBQ of Meats ( Chicken Skewers, Chicken Wings , Seafood Skewers, Local Sausage & Chorizo, Chicken Wings, Marinated Beef Roast , Beef/Pork Burger Cutlets, Cha-siu Pork) ... with Mash Potato/Colcannon, sauces & dips
(Choose 3 Meat) Mixed BBQ of Meats ( Chicken Skewers, Chicken Wings , Prawn Skewers, Boerwors & Chorizo, Chicken Wings, Marinated Beef Roast , Beef/Pork Burgers, Pork Chops ) ... with Mash Potato/Colcannon & sauces
(Choose 3 Vegetables ) Mixed BBQ of Vegetables (Mushroom, Potatoes, Peppers, Carrots, Cauliflower )
(F) Chefs Signature Bailey's & Fresh Berry Tiramisu
Sicilian Cassata
(F)Millie-Feuille (Layered crepes with cream)
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(V)Hummus Maghreb with mini Pita
(V) Roasted Eggplant Dip with Feta
Beef Croquettes
Pan Seared Choriço with Piri Piri
Mast O Khair ( Yogurt dip with walnut, pomegranates, raisins, fresh herbs and rose water)
Caspian Olive Tapenade ( zeytoun parvardeh)
Almondigas in Red Wine Tomato Sauce (beef/pork mince)
Grilled Boerwors
Halloumi & Feta Cheese mezze platter ( with olives, Halloumi cheese, pita bread, beef shammi kebab, hummus, mouttabal dip )
Feta Cheese, Olives, Cherry Tomato, Grapes, Mezze Platter
Antipasti (Assorted Cheese, Cold Cuts, Olives, Grilled Cherry Tomato, Zucchini Rolls, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Burschetta with salsa & ricotta)
Amuse Bouche.. Cantaloupe with balsamic vinegar & ham, Cherry Tomato with salmon pate, roasted onion & apricot tartlet, duck liver pate & caviar on toast
Portuguese Mixed Grilled Sausages
Salad Algarvia (Algarve-style salad of Cucumber, Red Onion, Almonds, Orange, Tomato, Goats Cheese, Olive Oil)
(Fr)Chefs Signature Ratatouille with Orange Sauce
(GF)*** Pasta Salad with Fresh Fruit, Fresh Herbs, Sweet Peppers, Capers, Crumbled Feta and Olive Oil. (Child friendly) ** contains Raisins**
Salad Mishwyya ( Tunisian Salad of pepper, eggplant, eggs & tuna with Crisp Pita)
(V) Tabbouleh Salad.. A fine Cut medley of fresh herbs and olive oil
Cucumber, Watermelon & Feta
(F) Bacon, Apple and Egg Salad with homemade Mayonnaise
Greek Potato Salad with Capers, Cucumber, Yogurt & Fresh Herbs
German Potato salad with Eggs
Spiced Roast Potato Salad with Arugula & Orange Dressing
(Choose 2 Meat) Mixed BBQ of Meats ( Chicken Skewers, Chicken Wings ,Prawn Skewers, Local Sausage/Boerwors & Chorizo, Chicken Wings, Marinated Beef Roast , Beef/Pork Burger Cutlets, Cha-siu Pork) ... with Mash Potato/Colcannon, sauces & dips
(Choose 2 Vegetables ) Mixed BBQ of Vegetables (Mushroom, Stuffed Potato, Peppers, Carrots, Cauliflower )
BBQ (Choose 3 Meat) Mixed BBQ of Meats ( Chicken Skewers, Chicken Wings , Beef Roast, Jerk Chicken, Prawn Skewers, Sausages & Chorizo, Chicken Wings, Marinated Beef Roast , Beef/Pork Burger Cutlets, Pork Chops ) ... with Mash Potato/Colcannon
BBQ (Choose 3) Shammi Kebab, Tangdi Kebab, Tandoori Chicken, Bihari Kebab, Chappli Kebab, Boti Kebab, Pepper Roast Pork, Grilled Prawn
BBQ (Choose 3) Koobideh, Chelo Kebab, Kotlet e Gusht, Jujeh Kebab, Lamb Chops, Grilled Whole Fish)
Portuguese BBQ (Choose 3) Beef Picanha, Pork Belly, Pork Chops, Choriço & Sausage, Prawn, Pork Espatidas, Pork Chops, Burger Cutlets, Piri-piri Chicken, Grilled Seafood Skewers
(PE) Tarte Maça (Apple Tarts)
(Fr) Chocolate Marquise (French coastal frozen chocolate dessert)
(F) Caramel Poached Pears, with Blue Cashel, Pistacchio, & chocolate
Chefs signature Lemon Tiramisu
Bakhlava
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Grilled Octopus salad with roast potato and sundried tomato
Chefs Signature Seafood Tiramisu (made on Rice Crackers)
Brittas Bay Chowder (Chefs eclectic Seafood Chowder, with Barley) Ireland
(F) Bacon, Apple and Egg Salad with homemade Mayonnaise
Greek Potato Salad with Capers, Cucumber, Yogurt & Fresh Herbs
Prosciutto, Pear & Burrata Salad
(F) Lamb & Apricot Curry served with Kedgree
Carribbean Curried Mutton and Bulghur Wheat
Chefs Signature Kenyan Roast Beef ( 96 Hour marinated beef topside slow roasted & served with root vegetables, tapioca mash)
(IT) Tuscan Grilled Pork Chop & Linguini
(F) Cha-siu served with Polenta & Side salad (Hong Kong Roast Pork)
(Fr) Chocolate Marquise (French coastal frozen chocolate dessert)
(F) Chefs Signature Death By Chocolate Cake (Layered desert of Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Shaved Chocolate, Caramel Bits, Malteasers, etc)
Chefs Signature Dark Chocolate Tart with Fresh Berries
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