Private Chef in Aveiro
Rent one of our 88 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Aveiro
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Aveiro in September 2015, more than 88 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Aveiro and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Aveiro District.
Starting in 2015, 1,255 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Aveiro. To book your chef in Aveiro, just share your event details in our form. Receive proposals from top chefs and chat with them until you find your match.
Up until today, our chefs have shared 359 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 721 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.67 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 1,255 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Aveiro usually book menus around 66 EUR per person, including 3.69 courses, sharing an average of 4.51 messages with their chefs. If you've never had a chef at home but want to add an extra spice to your next celebration, just rent a chef in Aveiro.












How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dream meal, including type of cuisine, preferences, and intolerances.
Receive menu proposals
Our chefs will design menus based solely on your wants and needs.
Get chatty with your chefs
Don't be shy about exchanging some messages with your chefs until your perfect menu is ready!
Book your experience
Once you are happy with your choice, submit your payment to secure your experience.
Enjoy!
All there is left to do is count down the days till your culinary experience begins!
Find your chef
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88 Private Chefs in Aveiro
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More than 1,200 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.5 Chef
The guests in Aveiro have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.5.
4.5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Aveiro received an average score of 4.5.
4.67 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.67 average score.
4.83 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Aveiro has been scored with a 4.83 on average.
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359 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Aveiro
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Shrimp and ginger “patanisca” with carrot and red lentil hummus, and asian vegetable slaw (patanisca de camarão e gengibre com húmus de cenoura e lentilhas vermelhas e salada asiática de legumes)
Papadam, chapati, cheese curd and mango chutney, mini meatballs vinho verde masala, channa & caldo verde (papadam, chapati, queijo fresco com chutney de manga, mini almôndegas em masala de vinho verde, channa e caldo verde)
Mushroom and cream cheese spring rolls, with orange and ginger sweet chili, smoked teriyaki and fried onion (rolinhos de primavera de cogumelos e queijo creme, com molho agridoce de laranja e gengibre, teriyaki fumado e cebola frita)
Codfish braised in thai green curry with prawns fried in garlic and coriander (bacalhau estufado em caril verde tailandês com camarões salteados em alho e coentros)
Fish and seafood ramen with fresh cilantro, miso, and lime. ( ramen noodles de peixe e marisco com coentros frescos, miso e lima.)
Sea bream roll with miso and lemon sauce, potato mash with olive and rosemary, and glazed seasonal vegetables (rolo de dourada com molho de miso e limão, puré de batata com azeitona e alecrim e legumes da época glaceados)
Sliced roast beef with spicy vindaloo sauce and olive teriyaki, coriander and sesame basmati rice, and roasted vegetables (fatias de rosbife com molho picante vindaloo e teriyaki de azeitona, arroz basmati com coentros e sésamo, e legumes assados)
Fried pork with sweet and sour sauce, clams, olives, pickles and lemon (carne de porco frita com molho agridoce, amêijoas, azeitonas, pickles e limão)
Beef and barbecue chicken kebabs with peanut sauce and coriander (espetadas de vaca e frango grelhadas com molho de amendoim e coentros)
Ginger and matcha panacotta with mango coulis and lemon gel (panacotta de gengibre e matcha com coulis de manga e gel de limão)
Drunken pear crumble with salted caramel ice cream (crumble de pera bêbeda com gelado de caramelo salgado)
Lmond yogurt with carob gummies, ginger granola, blueberries and orange (iogurte de amêndoa com gomas de alfarroba, granola de gengibre, mirtilos e laranja)
Tartare di tonno con avocado e agrumi – (fresh tuna tartare with avocado, citrus segments, and a citrus dressing.)
Crostini di fegatini di pollo – (toasted bread topped with a savory chicken liver pâté, caramelized onions, and a touch of brandy.)
Arancini di riso al nero di seppia – (squid ink rice arancini stuffed with seafood, served with a spicy tomato sauce.)
Penne all'arrabiata
Filetto di branzino con salsa al prosecco e asparagi – (pan-seared sea bass fillet with a light prosecco sauce, served with grilled asparagus and crispy leeks)
Risotto alla crema di gamberi – (creamy shrimp risotto, infused with a rich seafood bisque and finished with fresh parsley.)
Ravioli di granchio con salsa di pomodoro e peperoncino (crab and ricotta ravioli with spicy tomato sauce, crispy shallots and fresh herbs)
Agnello al rosmarino e mostarda di fichi – (lamb roasted with rosemary, served with a fig mustard sauce and roasted root vegetables.)
Anatra alla melagrana – (duck breast glazed with pomegranate reduction, served with mashed potatoes and caramelized shallots.)
Stinco di maiale brasato al barolo – (braised pork shank in barolo wine with a rich gravy, served with polenta.)
Torta caprese al cioccolato fondente – (flourless chocolate cake made with almond flour, served with a scoop of pistachio gelato.)
Semifreddo alla gianduia con coulis di frutti di bosco – (gianduja semifreddo with a mixed berry coulis and crunchy hazelnut brittle.)
Cannoli siciliani – (crispy pastry shells filled with sweet ricotta, dark chocolate shaving candied orange and coulis.)
Truffle & mushroom velouté – (creamy wild mushroom soup with black truffle essence)
Beetroot carpaccio & goat cheese snow – paper-thin beets, candied walnuts, and frozen goat cheese
Peas and scallops - seared scallops with pea purée and crispy prosciutto. (ervilhas e vieiras – vieiras braseadas com puré de ervilhas e crocante de presunto)
Octopus & chorizo – crispy golden octopus with smoky chorizo couscous, freah herb salad and harissa mayo (polvo & chouriço – polvo dourado e crocante com cuscuz de chouriço fumado, salada de ervas frescas e maionese de harissa)
Pan-fried sole fillets in brown butter with citrus risotto, confit butternut squash, and toasted almonds . (filetes de pregado fritos em beurre noisette com risoto de citrinos, abóbora manteiga confitada e amêndoas tostadas.)
Miso and white porto glazed cod, roasted garlic, thyme, and chanterelle creamy rice, with tempura fried green beans.(bacalhau glaceado com miso e vinho do porto branco, arroz cremoso de chantarela, alho e tomilho, com feijão verde frito em tempura.)
Rack of lamb with lemon and mint crust, butter pumpkin and cherry tomato gnocchi, and fennel purée (carré de borrego com crosta de limão e menta, gnocchi de abóbora e tomate cereja e puré de funcho)
Grilled black pig plumas with spicy mole sauce, sweet corn couscous, roasted bell pepper and tomato salsa, and watercress (plumas de porco preto grelhadas com molho mole picante, cuscuz de milho doce, salsa de pimentão assado e tomate cereja, e agrião)
Stuffed veal, alheira, and serra cheese milanese with red onion confit and creamy spinach tagliatelle (vitelinha recheada com alheira e queijo serra à milanesa, com cebola roxa confitada e tagliatelle cremoso de espinafre)
Almond and orange tart with chocolate and carob sauce and amarguinha liqueur ice cream (tarte de amêndoa e laranja com molho de chocolate e alfarroba e gelado de licor amarguinha)
Dried fig and honey panna cotta, roasted hazelnut crumble, and beirão liqueur sauce (panna cotta de figo seco e mel, crocante de avelã torrada e molho de licor beirão)
Warm white chocolate and pink pepper fried truffles with chilled raspberry foam and mint (trufas fritas de chocolate branco e pimenta rosa quentes com espuma fria de framboesa e menta)
Cod and chickpea salad with roasted bell pepper. (salada de bacalhau e grão com pimento assado.)
Tapas platter (cheeses, grilled chorizo, marinated olives, tiborna, bread, and cornbread). mesa de tapas (queijos, chouriço grelhado, azeitonas marinadas, tiborna, pão e broa)
Stuffed mushrooms with alheira, arugula salad, and creamy cheese sauce. (cogumelos recheados com alheira, salada de rúcula e molho de queijo amanteigado.)
Caldo verde with crispy chorizo and cornbread. (caldo verde com crocante de chouriço e broa.)
Bacalhau gomes de sá (traditional portuguese salted cod dish)
Coastal fish stew with lemon and coriander. (caldeirada de peixes da nossa costa com limão e coentros.)
Whole roasted sea bream with tomato and olives and herbs, served with roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. (dourada assada à portuguesa)
Rooster chanfana with boiled potatoes and cabbage migas. (chanfana de galo com batata cozida e migas de couve.)
Traditional roasted duck rice with chourizo. (arroz de pato tradicional)
Feijoada transmontana (northern hearty pork and bean stew with pilaf rice)
Sweet rice with drunken pear and cinnamon. ( arroz doce com pêra bêbeda)
Caramel and orange egg pudding. ( pudim de ovos de caramelo e laranja)
Serradura com creme de ovos (layered cream mousse with marie biscuit and sweet egg yolk compote)
Grannies chocolate mousse (mousse de chocolate caseira)
Crispy shrimp and sweet potato croquette with smoked paprika aioli. (croquete de camarão e batata doce com aioli de pimentão defumado)
Octopus carpaccio with crab açorda, trio bell pepper vinaigrette, and micro cilantro. (carpaccio de polvo com açorda de caranguejo, vinagrete de três pimentos e micro coentros)
Sausage trilogy: black pudding parcel with apple onion compote, alheira, mushrooms, confit garlic, and honey, flambéed chorizo in bagaço (trilogia, trouxa de morcela e cebolada de maçã, alheira, cogumelos, alho confit e mel, chouriço flambado em bagaço)
Golden cod medallion, mango and avocado salsa and cilantro-lime drizzle (medalhão de bacalhau dourado com salsa de manga e abacate e molho de coentro e lima)
Croaker fried in olive oil with marinated razor clam salad, carrot and beetroot duo purée, and crispy vermicelli. ( corvina frita em azeite com salada de navalhas marinadas, puré dueto de cenoura e beterraba, e vermicelli crocante)
Fried eels with algarvian carrot emulsion, caramelized red onion, watercress, and clove-scented rice. (enguias fritas com emulsão de cenoura algarvia, cebola roxa caramelizada, agrião e arroz de cravinho)
Slow-cooked alentejo black pork with miso-cured chestnuts, asparagus and aged port reduction. (porco preto de alentejo cozido lento com castanhas curadas em miso, espargos e redução de vinho do porto)
Stuffed goat with farinheira sausage and confit apple, asparagus risotto, almond sauce, and crispy shavings. (rolo de cabrito recheado com farinheira e maçã confit, risotto de espargos, molho de amêndoa e lâminas crocantes)
Grilled beef tenderloin with serra cheese sauce and port wine reduction, mirandela alheira gnocchi, and pea purée. (lombinho de bovino grelhado com molho de queijo da serra e redução de vinho do porto, gnocchi de alheira de mirandela e puré de ervilha)
Sweet potato and coconut trifle with cardamom whipped cream (trifle de batata doce e coco com creme de cardamomo)
Abade de priscos pudding with citrus marmalade and caramelized walnuts. (pudim abade de priscos com marmelada cítrica e nozes caramelizadas)
Caramelized white chocolate mousse with beirão liqueur and hazelnut crumble (mousse de chocolate branco caramelizado com licor beirão e crocante de avelã)
Crispy beetroot, shrimp and herbed cream cheese sushi rice balls, with sweet red bean teriyaki glaze and spring onion. (bolas crocantes de arroz de sushi, beterraba, camarão e queijo creme com ervas, sobre teriaky agridoce de feijão vermelho e cebolinho)
Smoked eggplant velouté with garlic chips and charred peppers (velouté de beringela fumada com chips de alho e pimentos braseados.)
"egg wrap" stuffed with crispy chicken, asian slaw, peanut wild rice and satay sauce ( "wrap de ovo" recheado com frango crocante, salada asiática, arroz selvagem com amendoim e molho satay.)
Poached white fish with yogurt lime sauce, green lentil dal, and sweet potato pebbles,(peixe branco escalfado com molho de iogurte e lima, dal de lentilhas verdes e "gravilha" de batata-doce.)
Grilled mackerel with fennel and orange salsa, wild rice and green pea puré (cavala grelhada com salsa de funcho e laranja, arroz selvagem e puré de ervilhas.)
Codfish, olive, and cabbage dolmas with creamy potato purée, caramelized red onion, and olive béarnaise sauce. (dolmas de bacalhau, azeitona e couve com puré cremoso de batata, cebola roxa caramelizada e molho béarnaise de azeitona.)
Smoky duck breast over duck couscous, rich chocolate-infused balsamic glaze, and spiced roasted pears. ( peito de pato defumado sobre cuscuz de pato, glace de balsâmico achocolatado e peras assadas com especiarias.)
Pork chops with herb crust, ginger-orange sauce and roasted potato duchess (costeletas de porco com crosta de ervas, molho de gengibre e laranja e batatas duchesse assadas.)
Slow-braised beef medallion with saffron-pumpkin risotto and hazelnut gremolata. (medalhão de novilho braseado lento com risoto de açafrão e abóbora e gremolata de avelã)
Basque burnt cheesecake with honey-lavender drizzle and caramelized figs. (cheesecake basco queimado com calda de mel e lavanda e figos caramelizados)
Beetroot and dark chocolate brownie with raspberry-chili sorbet.(brownie de beterraba e chocolate amargo com sorvete de framboesa e chilly.)
Black sesame crumble with miso-caramel apple and vanilla icecream. (crumble de sésamo preto e miso-maçã caramelizado e gelado de baunilha)
Flavoured butters with bread selection ( manteigas compostas com seleção de pães)
Red lentil and carrot hummus with crudities (hummus de lentilhas vermelhas e cenoura com crudités)
Baba ganouche and walnut with pita bread (baba ganouch e nozes com pão pita)
Spicy granny smith guacamole with corn tortillas ( guacamole picante de maçã granny smith com tortilhas de milho)
Portuguese charcuterie platter selection ( tábua de charcutaria portuguesa)
Selection of various cheeses with dried fruits and condiments (selecção de diversos queijos com furtos secos e condimentos)
Simple platter of cheeses and charcuteries ( travessa de queijos e charcutaria)
Traditional codfish and chickpea salad (salada de bacalhau e grão)
Octopus, roasted bell pepper and black eyed pea salad (salada de polvo com pimentos e feijão frade)
Roasted alheira sausage croquet with almonds and red onion and balsamic confit ( croquetes de alheira assadas com amêndoa e confit de cebola roxa e balsâmico)
Patanisca shrimp cake and coriander aioli (pataniscas de camarão e aioli de coentros)
Beef pica-pau with chourizo, pickles and olives ( pica-pau de novilho com chouriço)
Egg revuelto with asparagus and cured cheese (revolto de ovos, espargos e queijo curado)
Spicy chicken kafta with yogurt sauce (kafta picante de frango com molho de iogurte)
Sides option 1 (garlic sautéed vegetable and saffron basmati rice)
Sides option 2 (raw mixed vegetable salad and roasted potato wedges)
Sides option 3 ( roasted root vegetable with herbs and potato cream with mushrooms and truffle essence)
Homemade chocolate mousse with crunchy peanut praline and fresh fruit (mousse de chocolate caseira com praliné de amendoim crocante e frutas frescas)
Puff pastry layered "ovos moles" cake ( bolo folhado de ovos moles)
Portuguese creamy vermicelli aletria with drunken pear (aletria cremosa com pera bêbeda)
Carob caramel pudding with orange compote (pudim caramelo de alfarroba com compota de laranja)
Champignon mushrooms stuffed with seafood, creamy bisque and fresh coriandar. (cogumelos champignon recheados com marisco, bisque cremosa e coentros frescos)
Fish and chips bites with lemon tartar sauce. (douradinhos de peixe e batata frita com molho tártaro de limão)
Creamy clam chowder. (sopa cremosa de amêijoas)
Fish soup with saffron and tomatoes. (sopa de peixe com açafrão e tomates)
Seafood paella (paelha de peixe e marisco)
Spicy fish curry with coconut milk and sweet potatoes (curry de peixe picante com leite de coco e batatas doces)
Creamy dark chocolate terrine, raspberry compote, almond custard and crisp. (terrine cremosa de chocolate negro com compota de framboesa, creme de amêndoas e crocante.)
Coconut tapioca with mango and black sesame praliné (tapioca de coco com manga e praliné de sésamo preto)
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Frequently asked questions
Below, you can find the most common questions about private chef services in Aveiro.
What does a private chef service include in Aveiro?
A private chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy a personalized dining experience at home. This includes:
- Customization of a menu based on your preferences;
- Purchase of ingredients;
- Mise en place (preparation of ingredients) before arrival;
- Preparation of the menu at your home;
- Complete table service;
- Set up and cleaning of the kitchen and used spaces.
Please note that tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely at your discretion.
How much does a private chef cost in Aveiro?
The price of renting a chef in Aveiro can vary depending on the specifics, but smaller groups tend to have a slightly different price per person compared to larger gatherings.
Booking prices range from 49 EUR to 101 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 49 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 52 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 68 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 101 EUR per person.
Seasonal ingredients, your location, and how soon you book also affect the final price. If you're interested in getting free quotes with no obligation, fill out our form and let the best chefs near you send unique proposals for your event.
How can I hire a private chef in Aveiro?
Booking is easy! Just tell us the date of your event, number of guests, dietary preferences and any allergies, and a few details about your kitchen. Within a few hours, you'll receive customized menus from qualified chefs. Each chef's profile will include their experience, reviews, and photos of their dishes.
Feel free to chat directly with the chefs through our platform. Ask them to modify menus, discuss pricing, or get answers to any questions you might have. Once you've found the perfect chef and menu, finalize your reservation online. We'll then provide the chef's contact information to confirm any final details.
How can I find a private chef near me?
There are currently 88 chefs available in Aveiro. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Aveiro who will send you their menu proposals. You can then choose the chef and menu that suits you best.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef service?
While there's no strict limit on guest count, private chef experiences are designed to create a more intimate atmosphere, perfect for gatherings of friends and family. Since most homes have limited space to accommodate large groups, parties typically don't exceed 15 people.
Does the chef cook at my house?
Yes, the chef always prepares the menu at your home for a more personalized experience. However, some prep work might be done beforehand for complex dishes.
Can I cook along with the chef?
Absolutely! Many guests are passionate about food and relish the chance to learn from the chef. You can pick up new kitchen skills and get a behind-the-scenes look at each dish on the menu. Feel free to jump in and cook alongside the chef for a truly interactive experience!
Are the ingredients fresh?
Yes, they're 100% fresh. Unlike restaurants with pre-made dishes, private chefs prioritize using the freshest ingredients possible. This is because the chef creates a customized menu specifically for you, then goes out and sources the finest ingredients to bring your chosen dishes to life.
Are drinks included in the personal chef service?
Drinks are not typically included, but you can discuss adding them to the menu proposal with the chef.
How much should I tip my private chef in Aveiro?
Tipping for private chefs is entirely at your discretion. Our goal is for you to have an unforgettable experience, and the chef always appreciates a nice tip. However, the decision and amount are completely up to you.
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How many chef services are booked in Aveiro each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Aveiro, for example, demand often increases during special dates like Valentine's Day or Mother's Day, so it's best to book in advance.
If you're wondering about the best time to hire a chef, any month is perfect for enjoying a private chef. Just keep in mind that prices may vary, especially for last-minute bookings. So, don't wait—book your chef early to secure your unique dining experience in Aveiro.
Cost of a private chef in Aveiro
The cost of hiring a private chef in Aveiro can vary based on several factors, including the number of people in your group or seasonality. Larger groups tend to have a different average rate per person compared to smaller groups that hire a chef:
Booking prices range from 49 EUR to 101 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 49 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 52 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 68 EUR
For 2 people: 101 EUR.
Additionally, prices can fluctuate depending on the time of year, location, and how soon you book your personal chef. If you want to get free quotes, just fill out our form and receive tailored proposals for your event. No committment at all.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Aveiro?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Aveiro: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Chef's special, but you can have anything you want (our surprise menu will cover that!).
Beyond these six types of cuisine, our private chefs personalize diverse menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Our private chefs can accommodate any allergy or dietary restriction and suggest other cuisines or fusion dishes. Submit your request and hire a chef in Aveiro!






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