Private Chef in Aveiro
Rent one of our 97 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 97 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Aveiro and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Aveiro District.
Starting in 2015, 1,458 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 426 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1,044 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, 1,458 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Aveiro usually book menus around 65 EUR per person, including 3.78 courses, sharing an average of 4.65 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
Customize your request and start talking with your chefs.
97 Private Chefs in Aveiro
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More than 1,400 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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426 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Aveiro
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Nachos with tomato sauce and cheese sauce
Guacamole - vegan option
Breaded padron peppers
Chili
Tacos with chicken and vegetables
Burritos with chicken and red beans
Tacos with vegetables - vegan option
Celebration naked cake - flavours can be chosen by request, please ask for the ingredients list
Tres leches cake - three milk cake
Fruit cocktail - vegan option
Coconut cake with avocato mousse
Smoked chicken wings with honey and pepper glaze
Shredded smoked ribs on mini brioche buns with homemade barbecue sauce
Grilled shrimp with smoked garlic butter
Homemade garlic bread grilled over charcoal
Smoked and grilled sausages
Fish and shrimp diced grilled
Grilled diced rump beef with crispy farofa
Potato salad, bacon, red onion and mayonese
Chimichurri sauce
Mac and cheese with crispy bacon and smoked paprika
Selection of fresh grilled vegetables
Cabbage salad with creamy dressing and toasted seeds
Garlic sauce
Gremolatta sauce
Pico de galo
Breadcrumbs with garlic and herbs
Mashed potato with garlic and parsley
Glazed pork ribs with barbecue sauce
Rump beef with garlic sauce
Hamburguer grilled
Lamb ribs with mint sauce
Tomahawk on the grill sliced
Grilled seabass with leman and herbs
Pulled pork with brioche bread and pickles
Sirloin beef on the grill
Grilled chicken marinated with herbs and smoked spices
Baked banana with caramel and cinnamon ice cream
Dulce de leche cheesecake with caramelized bacon crumble
Grilled churros with dulce de leche
Condensed milk pudding with a touch of liquid smoke
Smoked brownie with vanilla ice cream
Caldinho de feijão com torresmo crocante e cebolinho
Vinagrete de polvo com farofa de banana
Tartare de atum com molho de maracujá e crocante de castanha de caju
Escondidinho de aipim com carne seca
Coxinha negra descontruída
Rosbife de picanha, molho chimichurri e chips de batata
Coxinha de abóbora com carne bovina desfiada
Dadinho de tapioca com queijo coalho
Moqueca de peixe e mariscos
Arroz de carreteiro com carne seca desfiada
Polenta com peito de frango e molho de tomate
Camarão na moranga gratinado
Bobó de camarão cremoso com arroz de coco
Feijoada a brasileira
Moqueca de peixe com camarão, arroz de coco e farofa
Arroz de costela com cerveja preta
Peixe grelhado com crosta de castanha e purê de banana
Cordeiro assado com molho de hortelã e purê de mandioquinha
Condensed milk pudding
Pavê de lima com chocolate branco
Brigadeiro gourmet de chocolate negro
Mousse de maracujá com brownie de nozes
Tarte de queijo com coco e raspas de limão siciliano
Cheesecake de leite ninho e nutella
Ratatuille, burrata, molho de sésamo e presunto desidratado
Asian pasta with pork, vegetables, egg and pork broth
Atum, abacate, salada de vegetais e coentro com maionese de sesámo
Seabass ceviche,corn, tiger milk, sweet potato chips and mango
Taco de camarão, tomate, cebola, abacate e caviar
Mix de frituras asiáticas com sweet chili
Gyoza de vegetais, cogumelo selvagens salteados, molho de citrico de sesamo
Salmon tartar, avocado, coriander and red onion
Risotto de beterraba, pistache e sour cream
Tataki de atum, guacamole e pico de galo
Vieira marinada com laranja, puré de cenoura e funcho e ervilha torta
Arroz negro com legumes assados
Steak tartare with cured egg yolk, parmesan shavings, dijon mayonnaise and toast
Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato chips and mango
Carré de borrego, crocante de ervas, puré de cebola assada, beterraba e espargos
Polvo grelhado com puré de cenoura, pimento, feijão verde, batata, couve e coral de lula
Atum, couscous de legumes, molho de cebola e tomate e gengibre
Salmon, truffled mashed potato, herbs sauce, bimi, balsamic reduction, parsley oiloil
Filet mignon, trufa sauce, sweet potato pure, asparagus, cherry tomato and fresh herbs
Tarte de maracujá com merengue queimado e toque de coco
Panna cotta de coco com manga e chili em pó
Brownie de chocolate e nozes com gelado de doce de leite e flor de sal
Cheesecake de pistache e nutella
Coconut risotto and grapes
Chocolate mousse with sea salt flakes and hazelnut crunch
Burnt custard cream with orange crumble
Mascarpone, lemon, and red berry tart
Pork chorizo and wine chorizo with cherry tomatoes
Seasoned goat cheese
Homebread and mini toasts
Padron peppers - vegan option
Zucchini boat with fresh vegetables and coriander sauce - vegan option
Slow cooked pork cheeks with green asparagus and bread mash
Octopus "à lagareiro” - octopus with fried garlic in olive oil, potatoes and sautéed turnip greens
Slow cooked “alcatra” ( beef loin ) with fresh vegetables and fried corn
Sea bream with orange and sautéed vegetables
Fresh fruit salad - vegan option
“arroz doce” - typical portuguese sweet rice
Traditional dona amelia sugar cane cake with lemon ice cream
Chef s pastel de nata ( egg cream tart)
Bruschetta cherry tomato with mozzarella and basil
Shrimp paste and clams with mini toasts
Slice tacos of chicken with vegetables and cheese sauce
Goat's cheese and raspberry hash canapé
Wild mushroom and camembert canapé with porto wine reduction
Pumpkin hash with goat cheese,fresh rosemary and honey on toast
Cucumber canapé with cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and coriander
Puff pastry spiral mini pizzas with bacon and cheese
Vegetables strips with greek yogurt sauce
Mini thousand leafs
Mini porto wine cakes with wild fruit reduction
Mini lemon cakes with chocolate ganache
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)
Bruschette com vegetais salteados - opção vegan
Bruschette com tomate cherry, mozarella e manjericão
Pappa al pomodoro - sopa de tomate e pão
Polenta grelhada com funcho
Salada morna de pimentos e tomates assados
Sopa de batata e massa com pancetta e parmesão
Risotto de portobello
Spaghetti con calamari - esparguete com lulas
Tagliatelle com setas, portobello e pimento italiano salteados em vinho branco - opção vegan
Beringela frita com mozzarella
Gnocchi al pommodoro - gnocchi com molho de tomate e manjericão - opção vegetariana com ovos
Peposo - guisado especial de carne de vaca picante
Espetada tripla de porco – salsicha, bacon e lombo em ramo de alecrim
Almôndegas de risotto recheadas
Bolonhesa de bochecha de vaca
Vitela e presunto com batatinha à tuscana
Peito de frango à parmigiana com mozzarela fresca, acompanhado com esmagada de batata e espinafres
Frango com polenta
Tiramisù
Cocktail de fruta - opção vegan
Torta di riso - tarte de arroz à florentina
Tarte de ricotta com chocolate
Fofos doces de veneza
Bolo de polenta e amêndoa
Personalize your menu
A romantic dinner or a gathering of friends. Traditional dishes or exotic flavours. A fine dining experience or a family-style meal. Every private chef experience is unique! Submit your request and personalize yours.








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 102 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 102 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 97 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 102 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: 102 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!






Talk to our chefs in Aveiro
Each of our chefs is one-of-a-kind, with professional culinary training and years of experience in diverse restaurants. Craving Italian pasta, Spanish paella, or traditional sushi in Aveiro? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Aveiro, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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