Private Chef in Funchal
Hire one of our 16 Private Chefs in Funchal and personalize your menu, 960 clients in Funchal have already booked their chef!
Private Chef in Funchal
Since the first Private Chef who joined Take a Chef in Funchal in July, 2018, more than 16 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Funchal and offer their services as Private Chef anywhere in Madeira.
Starting from 2018, 960 guests have already enjoyed a Private Chef in Funchal through Take a Chef. Up until today, our chefs have shared 174 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 1111 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.85 out of 5.
Our guests in Funchal usually book menus around 69 EUR per person, including 4.26 courses, sharing an average of 4.95 messages with their Private Chef to personalize their menu before booking. Submit your request and find your Private Chef in Funchal!
How it works
Personalize your request
Share with us the details of your dreamed 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
Dont be shy to exchange 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 counting down the days till your culinary experience begins!
16 Private Chefs in Funchal
Get to know more about our top rated Private Chefs in Funchal
More than 900 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.79 Chef
The guests in Funchal have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.79.
4.79 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Funchal received an average score of 4.79.
4.84 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our Private Chefs dishes has received a 4.84 average score.
5 Cleaningness
The clean up of the kitchen and dining area in Funchal has been scored with a 5 on average.
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174 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Funchal
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!
Couvert - sharing ( homemade seed bread, paprika and pink pepper butter, olives, portuguese cheese, chef's jam)
Gaspacho alentejano
Salad: beet, goat's cheese, smoked olive oil, salad and panko
Oven-roasted ribs served with tomato rice, apple jam
Confit fish, cauliflower puree, pickled onions and sauce
Plum couili, parisian fruit, flavored cream and crumble
Couvert sharing (homemade bread flavored with spices, aromatic lime and mint butter, chef's homemade apple jam, portuguese cheese, olives)
Cream of cauliflower and roast garlic
Prawns sautéed in garlic, butter, coriander, lemon and apple cider
Rice "by the sea"
Pork loin, pumpkin puree and red onion pickles
Pudding, coffee crumble and ice cream
Sunomono
Edamame
Misu shiitaki
Gyosas
Shrimp tempura
Salmon kimuchi
Mixed kimuchi
Tuna tataki
Salmon tartare
Tuna noori panko
Salmon carpaccio
California uramaki
Spring uramaki
Spicy tuna uramaki
Hosomaki ebi
Hot prawns
Hot salmon
Hot roll
Salmon sashimi
Tuna sashimi
White fish sashimi
Dragon roll
Niguiri sake
Niguiri ebi
Gunkan sake
Truffled gunkan
Joe roll
Gunkan sake foie-gras
Couvert(homemade bread by, seasoned olives, aromatised veg butter, portuguese cheese or fruit , jam)
Pea soup
Salad: eryngii, myrtle, beterraba, vinaigrette, rucula
Parsnip, cabbage, mashed potatoes, carrots
Smoked tofu, garlic sauce, purple sweet potato puree and orange powder
Cake in a glass, génoise, passion fruit pastry cream, ganache, meringue - (vegan option)
Couvert( pumpkin homemade bread by, seasoned olives, goat's butter flavored with honey and cinnamon, portuguese cheese, homemade grape and beet jam)
Roasted chestnut cream
Lamb croquette, mango chutney and canonigos
Cod, cabbage, carrots and mashed potatoes
Pork, purple sweet potato puree, orange powder
Cake in a glass, génoise, passion fruit pastry cream, ganache, meringue
Poh pia tod thai spring rolls with vegetables, clear noodles and mushroom “oyster” sauce
Pla kratiam prightai fish fried fish with a light layer of cornmeal, finished with the traditional garlic
With sweet and sour sauce
Tuna tataki with avocado
Pho phea tod crispy spring rolls with sliced vegetables and clear noodl
Tod man goong prawn cakes, made with spices and red curry
Gai satay marinated chicken skewers in yellow curry and coconut
Chap lark chicken and prawns on lemongrass skewers
Kung hom pha deep fried prawns in crunchy egg roll wrap
Ceviche: raw fish marinated with lemon and special seasoning
Satay marinated meat skewers in yellow curry powder and oyster sauce served with peanut sauce choices beef fillet pork chicken breast
Tod man pla deep fried fish cakes with thai herbs and thai curry
Hoy malaeng phu steamed mussels with thai herbs shrimp option
Kung phao grilled tiger prawns served with thai garlic sauce
Inal steamea lasmine rice
Thai steamed jasmine rice with coconut milk
Fria rice win peas, sprmg onions, ega, carrot, tomato, and corn
Stur fried vegetables with smooth sauce choices: brocolt and shutake mushrooms baby corn, onion and brocoll mixed vegetables
Stur fried clear noodles with oyster sauce, egg, beans sprouts and spring onion
Stur fried rice flour noodles with oyster sauce, onion, egg, and spring onions
Tom yum kung hot & spicy soup with prawns, coconut milk, mushrooms, lemon grass, coriander and thai herbs (also available without coconut milk)
Tom kha gai chicken soup in coconut milk with mushrooms, spring onions flavored with lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves and galangal blended with lime juice (vegetarian also available)
Tom neua hot & sour beef soup with onions, cherry tomato, spring onions, coriander, and mushrooms
Gang jeud wun sen clear vegetable soup with clear noodles
Neua nam tok grilled beef or chicken salad with thai herbs, lime juice and chopped chilly
Mo nam tok grilled pork salad with thai herbs, lime juice and chopped chilly
Som tam - thai salad sliced avocado salad with carrot, cherry tomato and peanuts seasoned special
Mixed color salad of leaves and vegetables with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese with sweet and sour teriyaki sauce with honey
Pla neung manow steamed sea bass fillet with lemon grass and spicy lime sauce
Pla prio wan deep fried battered sea bass fillet served with sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and peppers (also available without batter)
Pla rad pright deep fried battered sea bass fillet, served with sweet and spicy sauce and thai herbs (also available without batter)
Kung pad pong karee stir fried prawns in yellow curry powder, coconut milk and mixed vegetables
Pla mackam sea bass fillet with tamarind and honey sauce, garlic, coriander, ginger, red onions and spring
Pad кара stir fried oyster sauce with basil, onion, and fresh chilly with: beef fillet or prawns or pork or chicken or tofu or vegetables
Pad vrio wan battered meat served with sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, tomato, onions, cucumber and peppers (also available without batter) choices:prawns or pork or chicken
Ped manow stir fried roasted duck breast topped with "spicy sauce" and thai herbs
Ped mackam stir fried roasted duck breast in tamarind and honey sauce with ginger and mushrooms
Gal vaa mea mamuana nummavan stir fried chicken breast with cashew nuts, spring onion, red and green peppers, onion, and mushrooms
Khao pad sapparod fried rice with chicken breast and prawns served on pineapple with cashew nuts, yellow curry powder, peas, spring onion, egg, carrot, sweet corn and tomato
Neua namman stir fried beef fillet in oyster sauce with green and red peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spring
Khao rhi mao thai fried rice with "khi mao" sauce, basil, corn, mushrooms, green beans, peas, egg, spring onions, carrots, broccoli and chopped chilly
Pad thai rice tagliatelle, with slightly spicy sweet and sour sauce. fish and tamarind sauce, honey, finished with a touch of peanuts, choice of chicken, shrimp or vegetables
Coconut massama curry, with shrimp or vegetables. slightly spicy
Creme brulle de doce de leite ( dulce de leche creme brulee )
Lemon mousse
Kindim- sweet eggs with coconut
Cheesecake morango ( cheesecake de morango)
Seasonal fruits
Chocolate mousse
Lemon pie
Apple crumble
Banana strudel with chocolate
Coconut pudding with peach and toasted almonds
Sticky toffee pudding
Sang kha yah thai egg pudding with coconut milk and sesa sticky toffee pudding me seeds
Hot coconut milk jam with banana
Bruschetta
Crepe primavera sortido (assorted spring crepe
Folhado de queijo cabra com mel (goat cheese puff with honey)
Camarões a lá guilho (gambas al ajillo (fried prawns in olive oil with garlic)
Canapés
Linguiça acebolada (onion sausage)
Iscas de peixe (fish bait)
Anéis de cebola (onion rings)
Folhado de cogumelos (mushroom puff)
Canoa recheada (canoe stuffed with mushrooms)
Salada caprese (caprese salad)
Salada colorida (colorful salad)
Salada de polvo (octopus salad)
Mini pizza - sabor a escolha (small pizza)
Salada cesar (salad cesar)
Arroz de legumes (arroz vegetal)
Legumes salteados (legumes salteados)
Tortilha (tortilla)
Quiche (pie made with vegetables and cream)
Cream soup
Arroz de polvo (octopus rice)
Bitoque portuges steak (with egg on top)
Peixe em papelote (fish in papelote)
Arroz de pato (duck rice)
Vegetable or chicken yakisoba or vegetables (you can have all three options)
Tornedó (beef sirloin) ao molho beurry rouge com batata laminadas rústica sirloin of beef in neutral rouge sauce with rustic laminated potatoes
Risotto de filé mignon com gorgonzola e pera, coberto com amêndoas (filet mignon risotto with gorgonzola and pear, topped with almonds)
Espaguete à bolonhesa com almôndegas ( spaghetti bolognese with meatballs)
Espaguete ao molho vermelho com frango empanado spaghetti in red sauce with breaded chicken) - breaded meat option
Peito de frango ao molho beurre blanc (sautéed vegetables)
Robalo ou dourada ao sal com legumes salteados (salted sea. bass or golden fiish with sautéed vegetables)
Bacalhau com natas (cod com creme)
Beef wellington
Salmon wellington
Chicken lasagna
Spaghetti carbonara
Mushroom risotto
Sesame salmon with truffled mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables
Traditional chicken with piri-piri sauce
Creme brulle de doce de leite (dulce de leche creme brulle)
Cheesecake morango (strawberry cheesecake)
Mousse de chocolate (chocolate mousse)
Condensed milk pudding
Torta de limão (lemon pie)
Kindin- egg candy with coconut
Torta morango (strawberry pie)
Seasonal fruits
Walnut jam with dulce de leche
1. wild shrimp sauteed with lime peel and herbs of day
2. crispy contrast dates with bacon
3. free range chicken breast wrapped with smoked sausage and cheese
4. it's called bacalhau à brás and it's a mix of layered flavors: it marries the spiciness of the onion with the olive oil aroma on the fried potatoes, the richness of the egg and, at the center of it all, the umami of the cod
5. alheira with pink lady apple on puffy pastry rolls
6. melted serra cheese perfumed with oregano
7. picanha. the queen of steaks, served in a flamed board acompained with much potato and salad
8. the entire menu is well accompanied by the always welcome sparkling wine sangria with an explosion of fruits and the intense spirit of portuguese liqueurs. it's the chef's best kept secret
9. the time has come to sweeten your senses with the best the algarve has to offer. a moist almond tart contrasting with salted caramel sprinkled with mint
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 Chefs in Funchal.
A Private Chef service includes everything necessary to enjoy the experience, from the customization of a menu to the purchase of ingredients, the mise en place prior to the service, the preparation of the menu at the guests' home, the complete table service, and lastly the set up and cleaning of the kitchen and the spaces used during the experience. Tableware and glassware are not included. Gratuity is entirely up to the guests' discretion.
The price of a private chef service depends essentially on the number of people. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Funchal is 107 EUR per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 73 EUR per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 52 EUR. For 13 or more people the average price is 57 EUR. It is important to point out that, depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations may be more or less seasonal and, therefore, the price may fluctuate. This also applies to last minute bookings, where prices may also vary.
To hire a Private Chef just select a date, number of people, let us know your food preferences and intolerances and share with us a few details about your kitchen. In a matter of a few hours, you will receive four tailor-made menus and will be able to review the chef's profile, reviews and pictures of their dishes. You will also be able to speak directly with each chef through the messaging area on the platform and ask for menu modifications, price changes, and generally discuss any questions you may have. Once you have chosen your favorite chef and menu, you can finalize your reservation on the website. Once the reservation is confirmed, you will receive the chef's direct contact information to finalize the details.
In Funchal there are currently 16 Private Chefs available. To find the best chef, you only have to fill in the form and the 4 best local chefs available on the chosen date will send you their menu proposal. You will be able to check in detail their professional profile and choose the chef/proposal you like the most.
There is no maximum number of people, although a Private Chef service is usually carried out in a more intimate level along with friends or family, and usually in homes where space is limited. Even though there is no maximum number of people, generally the groups do not exceed 15 people.
A Private Chef always prepares the menu at the client's home, as it is an inherent part of the experience. However, depending on the complexity of the menu, the chef may prepare a mise en place before going to the client's home, as some dishes take several hours to prepare and it would be impossible to execute all the steps at the client's home.
Absolutely! Usually, there are always several food lovers among the diners who take the opportunity to share some time with the chef, learn some tricks in the kitchen and the step-by-step of each of the dishes on the menu. For those diners who really want to get hands on, they can of course join the chef and cook!
Every Private Chef gives the utmost importance to the freshness of the ingredients used in their menus. The main difference between a restaurant and a private chef is in the personalized treatment of each diner. The chef personalizes the menu, and based on that menu, makes the necessary purchases to develop the menu chosen by the customers. Therefore, the freshness of the ingredients is one of the key elements of a Private Chef service.
Drinks are not included by default. However, you can reach an agreement with the chef in order to add drinks as an "extra" to the menu proposal.
Each guest can freely decide the tip he/she wishes to give to the chef, as it is up to their discretion. On average, based on the tips given by 960 guests in Funchal, guests usually tip 14,72% of the total amount to their Private Chef.
Key information about Private Chef in Funchal
Discover more details about our Private Chefs in Funchal and their services.
How many Private Chef services are booked in Funchal each month?
Depending on the destination, Private Chef reservations can fluctuate seasonally to a greater or lesser extent throughout the year. In the case of Funchal, you can check the monthly fluctuations of Private Chef reservations in the following table.
Thruthfully, any month of the year is good to enjoy a Private Chef in the comfort of your home, but due to the fluctuations in the demand for Private Chefs in Funchal, prices may vary especially for last minute reservations. Step ahead and book a Private Chef to avoid any surprises!
How much does a Private Chef cost in Funchal?
The cost of hiring a Private Chef depends essentially on the number of guests who will be enjoying the experience. On average, for bookings of 2 people, the price of a Private Chef in Funchal is 107 EUR per person. Between 3 and 6 people, the average price is 73 EUR per person. Between 7 and 12 people, the average price is 52 EUR. For 13 or more people the average price is 57 EUR.
On another hand, each destination is totally different, and seasonality usually makes prices vary considerably. On the following chart you can find the differences on the average pricing charged by our Private Chefs in Funchal on each particular month of the year.
What is the most reserved type of cuisine in Funchal?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Funchal: Mediterranean, Italian, French, Japanese, Mexican and surprise. The type of cuisine with the highest number of bookings in Funchal is the Surprise cuisine, and the less booked type is the French cuisine.
But beyond these six types of cuisine, our Private Chefs personalize thousands of menus for their clients every day, adjusting every detail to find the perfect menu for every occasion and every group. Of course, our Private Chefs will adapt their dishes to any allergy or dietary restriction, and they can also propose other cuisines or fusions. Sumbit your request and discover the menus of your Private Chefs in Funchal!
Discover our Private Chefs
Each Private Chef in Funchal is absolutely unique. All of them have professional cooking training and years of experience in all kinds of restaurants. Each one of them has made their own way to becoming a Private Chef. Tell us the details of your event and discover the best Private Chefs in Funchal who will personalize every detail of your experience.
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