Private Chef in Coimbra
Rent one of our 41 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Coimbra
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Coimbra in September 2015, more than 41 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Coimbra and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Coimbra.
Starting in 2015, 748 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Coimbra. To book your chef in Coimbra, 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 126 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 305 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 5 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 748 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Coimbra usually book menus around 62 EUR per person, including 4.35 courses, sharing an average of 5.06 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 Coimbra.












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!
41 Private Chefs in Coimbra
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More than 700 guests have already enjoyed the experience
5 Chef
The guests in Coimbra have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 5.
5 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Coimbra received an average score of 5.
5 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 5 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The cleanup of the kitchen and dining area in Coimbra has been scored with a 5 on average.
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126 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Coimbra
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Appetizers: homemade corn bread, mint and pomegranate flavored butter, portuguese goat cheese, marinated olives with feta, olive oil, rosemary, and clementine
Sautéed sausages with honey and coriander, served with brioche toast
Our "bacalhau com natas" (one of portugal's most iconic codfish dishes)
"pork à vinha d'alhos" (a traditional dish from madeira island with the chef's personal touch), served with polenta and citrus-marinated red cabbage
Orange roll cake, aromatic crème anglaise with moscatel, topped with a cinnamon crunch
Amuse-bouche: crispy alheira (a traditional portuguese smoked sausage made with meat and bread, rich in garlic and spices), paired with a mango chutney
Amuse-bouche: crisp toast with brie, walnuts, and honey
Duck croquettes – crispy duck croquettes served with raspberry jam
Roasted chestnut cream, salted seeds with butter, cardamom seeds and anis
Cream of cauliflower and roast garlic
Bacalhau a minhota ( traditional cod from braga, northern portugal, served with mashed potatoes, dehydrated black olives and pickled onions and red peppers.)
Beef ragout, mashed potatoes, candied cherry tomatoes, and crispy cabbage
Quindim (traditional brazilian dessert inspired by a portuguese dessert, eggs, coconut, sugar syrup flavored with orange and flower of salt, coconut and pistachio crunch)
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)
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)
Amuse-bouche: brioche, caramelized onion, pickled collard greens, and grilled pork
Scallop ceviche in beurre noisette
Pork pluma, mashed potatoes with walnuts, wine reduction, and juniper pepper
Confit fish, bread and ham crust, roasted pumpkin
Mango mousse, raspberry coulis, toasted coconut
(c) smoked mushroom arancini and truffle mayo
(c) beef croquettes with mustard and coffee sauce
(c) sourdough bread and brown butter
(s) baked eggplant a parmegiana
(s) pork tonnato, pickles , crostini and parmesan shaves
(s) beef carpaccio , olive tapenade and sun-dried tomatoes
(s) creamy polenta with parmesan , pan-fry oyster mushrooms and pickles
(s) burrata , roasted red peppers and corn bread crumble (vt)
(s) broad beans and green peas salad, poached egg and focaccia crostini
Pizza margherita bites
(m) pappardelle with beef ragu and truffle oil
(m) lasanha milanesa
(m) meat raviolis in salvia butter
(m) mushroom raviolis in truffled butter
(m) pappardelle al pesto with salted tomatoes and courgettes
(m) .mushroom risotto (vegetarian)
(m). asparagus and green peas risotto (vt)
(m) garlic and herb mussel linguine
(d) salted caramel and chocolate tart
(d) tiramisú
(d) .citrus bar and limoncello merengue shards
Amuse-bouche: crispy alheira croquette with mango chutney
Mango & smoked salmon salad
Cod fish puff pastry & garden salad
Confit fish with bisque, cauliflower purée & glazed pearl onions
Pork medallions with mustard cream sauce & potato gratin
Panna cotta - with almond fig & moscatel reduction
Codfish fritters with black-eyed pea salad and roasted pepper aioli (pataiscas de bacalhau com salada de feijão fradinho e aioli de pimentão assado)
Portuguese cuscos and vegetable salad with crispy chourlzo (salada de cuscos de vinhais e legumes com chourlçp crocante)
Strawberry and feta cheese salad with honey balsâmic dressing and black sesame crisp (salada de morango e feta com vinagrete de mel e balsâmico e crocante de sesamo)
Creamy carolino rice with, shrimp, clams, coriandar and lemon (arroz carolino cremoso com amêijoas, coentros e limão)
Costal fish stewed in white wine, tomato and herbs (peixe da costa estufada em vinho branco, tomate e ervas)
Bacalhau à braz ( traditional codfish stir fry with onion stew, olives, egg, crispy potato and parsley)
Chicken and mushroom roulade with sweet potato mash and roasted garlic cream sauce (roulade de frango e cogumelos com esmagada de batata doce e molho cremoso de alho assado)
Short rib taglitelli, julienne root vegetables and são jorge cheese (tagliatelli de entrecosto, juliana de tuberculos e queijo são jorge)
Pork medallions with mustard sauce, roasted apple and chestnut and spinach wild rice ( medalhões de porco com molho de mostarda, maçã e castanhas assadas e arroz selvagem de espinafres)
Homemade orange and chocolate egg pudding ( pudim de laranja e chocolate)
Homemade chocolate mousse with crunchy peanut praline and fresh fruit (mousse de chocolate caseira com praliné de amendoim crocante e frutas frescas)
Drunken pear crumble with salted caramel ice cream (crumble de pera bêbeda com gelado de caramelo salgado)
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 Coimbra.
What does a private chef service include in Coimbra?
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 Coimbra?
The price of renting a chef in Coimbra 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 50 EUR to 100 EUR. For groups of 13 people or more, the price is 50 EUR per person. For groups of 7 to 12 people, the cost is 48 EUR per person. For groups of 3 to 6 people, the rate is 70 EUR per person, and for 2 people, the price is 100 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 Coimbra?
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 41 chefs available in Coimbra. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Coimbra 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 Coimbra?
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 Coimbra each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Coimbra, 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 Coimbra.
Cost of a private chef in Coimbra
The cost of hiring a private chef in Coimbra 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 50 EUR to 100 EUR per person.
For 13 people or more: 50 EUR
For 7 to 12 people: 48 EUR
For 3 to 6 people: 70 EUR
For 2 people: 100 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 Coimbra?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Coimbra: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican, and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings is the Mediterranean, 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 Coimbra!






Talk to our chefs in Coimbra
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