Private Chef in Cascais
Rent one of our 513 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Cascais
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Cascais in May 2017, more than 513 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Cascais and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Cascais.
Starting in 2017, 31,629 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Cascais. To book your chef in Cascais, 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 10,531 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 22,409 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.64 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 31,629 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Cascais usually book menus around 65 EUR per person, including 4.78 courses, sharing an average of 5.45 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 Cascais.












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.
513 Private Chefs in Cascais
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More than 31,600 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.4 Chef
The guests in Cascais have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.4.
4.67 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Cascais received an average score of 4.67.
4.58 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.58 average score.
4.81 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Cascais has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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10,531 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Cascais
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Salada morna de polvo, batata nova, pimentos assados, coentros e vinagrete de
Presa de porco preto, puré de maçã ácida, legumes grelhados e jus reduzido
Mousse de chocolate negro com azeite virgem extra e flor de sal
(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.) sausage, choriço & apple casserole
(pt.) spinach & salmon egg rolls
(pt) grilled sardines (or) carapu with lemon-tahini dip
(pt) crougette & leek terrines
(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)
(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.) pork vinha-do-alho de goa
(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
(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
Tortilla española (spanish dish)
Guacamole + nachos
"ovos rotos" spanish dish
Almejas marinera
Paella valenciana
Paella marisco
Paella carne
Paella vegetariana
3 leches
Basque cheesecake
Burrata cremosa, tomate marinado, manjericão e pesto (com crocante de amêndoa)
Pappardelle (ou tagliatelle) com ragù lento de novilho e parmesão
Panna cotta de baunilha com coulis de frutos vermelhos e crocante
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,)
(v)***cherry tomato caparese ( stuffed with pesto and mozarella pearls)
(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)
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
Rici bisi (risotto with bacon, capers, fresh chicken stock , fresh parsley & sundried tomato)
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)
Pao caseiro
Sumos naturais
Tabua de queijos e enchidos
Guacamole e salsa
Bagles w salmao gravalax
Rosbeef salada batatas doce
Ceaser salad l
Salada de bacalhau
Apple crumble
Brownie
Couvert(homemade bread, seasoned olives, aromatised butter, portuguese cheese, jam and pate)
Camembert with pineapple jam
Chef beans soup
Corn fried style á madeirense served with passion fruit sauce and chorizo
Pork cheeks served with celery purée and cherry tomatoes confit in olive oil
Octopus, sweet potato puree and sprouts
Pears cooked in muscat served with cottage cheese and walnuts
(fr)amuse bouche.. cantaloupe with balsamic vinegar & ham, cherry tomato with salmon pate, roasted onion & apricot tartlet, duck liver pate & caviar on toast
(fr)patê en croute ( mixed meat & liver pate encrusted in fresh handmade pastry and baked with orange gelee)
(fr) bacon wrapped poached pears with camembert
(fr) poached pears, with,blue cheese, walnuts & maple syrup
(fr)baked spinach souffles in ramikens
(fr) savory mini crepes
(fr)caramelized onion & goats cheese tartlet
(fr) apricot, leek & cream cheese rolls
(fr)smoked salmon & creme fraise blini
(fr) baby potato & green beans with dijon mustard dressing
(fr)chefs signature ratatouille with orange sauce
(fr)salad nicoise.. with tuna & quail eggs
(fr) salad lyonnais (with crisp bacon, beans, mixed leaves , quail eggs, radishes, and dijon dressing
(fr) cauliflower au gratin
(fr) scalloped roast potato
(fr)soupe à la citrouille (creamy pumpkin & lemon zest soup)
(fr) classic french onion soup
(fr) classic creme of vegetables soup (cauliflower/brocolli & peas/carrot & pumpkin)
(fr)beef burguignon served with mash potatoes and side vegetables
(fr)steak burgninion ( served with herbed mash potato & pan vegetables)
(fr) navarin of lamb ( slow cooked lamb casserole) served with garlic mash potato or polenta cakes)
(fr) roulade of chicken breast crusted with pistacchio, and stuffed with apricots, raisins, and cream cheese, baked in oven, served with hummus tossed side vegetables
(fr)coq a vin ( chicken simmered in red wine, served with mash potato)
(fr)bacon wrapped roast chicken with stuffing, and vegetables (pan grilled potato, peas & gravy)
(fr) steak roulade burgninion (served with herbed mash potato & pan vegetables)
(fr)beef bouilli au gratin ( beef casserolle with polenta)
(fr)marseilles fish stew served with garlic bread
(fr)pan grilled cod almondine (with olives, lemon, olive oil)
(fr)portmanteau pork chops with crisp dill roast potatoes & blue cheese
(fr)chicken ala king served with buttered rice & peas
(fr) chicken cordon bleu (as plated serving)
(fr)chocolate mousse
(fr) chocolate marquise (french coastal frozen chocolate dessert)
(fr)millie-feuille (layered crepes with cream)
(fr) fresh berry millie feulli (layered pastry with mascarpone)
(fr) sweet crepes
(fr) baba au rhum
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 Cascais.
What does a private chef service include in Cascais?
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 Cascais?
The price of renting a chef in Cascais 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 93 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 46 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 68 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 93 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 Cascais?
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 513 chefs available in Cascais. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Cascais 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 Cascais?
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 Cascais each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Cascais, 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 Cascais.
Cost of a private chef in Cascais
The cost of hiring a private chef in Cascais 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 93 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 49 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 46 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 68 EUR
For 2 people: 93 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.
Private chefs registrations
After many years of offering our services, we are lucky to have a fantastic team of chefs that keeps growing in Cascais!
4 personal chefs register with us every month. Our verification team reviews these new chef profiles daily to categorize them, allowing you to discover incredible new chefs every month.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Cascais?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Cascais: 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 Cascais!

Enjoy a unique experience at home with a Private Chef
Enjoy a meal prepared by a Private Chef in the comfort of your own home; a great choice for any occasion! Inviting a professional into your kitchen transforms your home into an intimate restaurant. The best thing is that the experience is entirely based on you and your guests. Once we know your preferences, our chefs will share their menu ideas with you. Just pick the one you like the most. When the day of the service comes, your chosen chef will head to their favorite local market to buy the ingredients for your dishes. They will cook the entire meal in your kitchen and serve it to you and your guests. And don’t worry - before leaving, the chef will clean everything up so that you can just sit back and relax.

Our Private Chefs in Cascais go the extra mile
Take a Chef is all about creating a dining experience that is perfect for you. That’s why the menu is designed according to your preferences. We know that finding the right chef to suit your needs is crucial. All of our chefs have been trained in prominent culinary schools and have a decade of experience in the industry. To make sure that everything is to your liking, you’ll be able to view a detailed profile of each chef that contacts you with a menu proposal. Then you can communicate with them directly to make any changes. Just click the button below to get started!

Experience the best gastronomy of Cascais in your villa
Cascais boasts a vibrant and creative restaurant scene. There are plenty of intriguing restaurants in town but at Take a Chef we want to introduce you to a unique culinary experience: an intimate and personalized dining experience in your own home. Rather than working behind the scenes in a large restaurant, our chef will focus their attention on you, creating a customized variety of dishes according to your preferences. Curious to try it out? Click on the button above!






Talk to our chefs in Cascais
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 Cascais? You’ll get it. Tell us about your event in Cascais, and discover the best chefs who will customize every detail of your experience.










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