Private Chef in Odivelas
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A personal chef for any occasion in Odivelas
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Odivelas in May 2017, more than 631 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Odivelas and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Lisbon District.
Starting in 2017, 33,086 guests have already enjoyed a chef in Odivelas. To book your chef in Odivelas, 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 11,038 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 24,430 messages to their guests, who rated their experience with an average score of 4.65 out of 5.
Since the first dinner provided by Take a Chef, 33,086 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Odivelas usually book menus around 65 EUR per person, including 4.01 courses, sharing an average of 5.35 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 Odivelas.












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.
631 Private Chefs in Odivelas
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More than 33,000 guests have already enjoyed the experience
4.4 Chef
The guests in Odivelas have scored the experience with their Private Chef with a 4.4.
4.69 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Odivelas received an average score of 4.69.
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 Odivelas has been scored with a 4.81 on average.
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11,038 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Odivelas
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








(ve) ***githeri (baked stuffed banana)
Chicken liver on toast
Tacos pastor ( taco shells with chili con carne, avocado, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, dried onions & cheese)
Salata mexicano (corn and bean salad served with nachos & sour cream )
Charrcuteria : salsa rojas, black bean dip, brazilian sausage skewerd, grilled corn, pickled vegetables, fresh cheese, berries, tortilla chips
Frikkadels (south african spiced meatballs with mango chutney)
Arayes.. stuffed and baked flat bread with beef mince and fresh herbs and halloumi cheese
Platter of : borek, fattayyer, mini spanakopita, beef arayes
Bredie boerwors skewers
Jamaican golden beef pastries
Chefs signature kenyan roast beef ( 96 hour marinated beef topside slow roasted & served with root vegetables, tapioca mash)
Kuku pakka (curried chicken with vegetables served with chickpeas pancakes)
(f) bredie boerwors (fusion from south africa with indian spices, potato, served with south african yellow rice)
Fish vin d ail (fresh catch cooked with coconut)
Jamaican black lentil stew ( black lentils simmered with spices, vegetables and coconut milk, served with boiled rice)
Caramel and lime chicken ( stuffed chicken thighs stewed in caramel and lime, served with carribbean mash)
Dijaj al roz ( arabic chicken roulade of chicken with raisins, nuts and rice).. egyptian speciality
Moroccan lemon and couscous stuffed chicken (oven baked with vegetables )
(pe)chou-chou prawns (angolian spiced prawn served with couscous)
Durban lamb roast & veggies
Jamaican jerk chicken
Carribbean black lentils & cassava chips
(v/ve) callaloo & coconut soup
(f) kushari ( a well layered meal ofsaffron & orange peel rice, puy lentils cooked in a tangy tomato gravy, macaroni and harissa spiced roast chicken ( this delightful dish is egyptian cuisine, fusion of over 1000 years)
Algerian prawn/fish tagine with steamed vermicelli
Roasted chicken legs with ginger & orange, served with couscous
(f) bunny chow ( spicy lamb curry served in a crisp bread bowl, with sauteed vegetables)
(f) jambalaya ( with bacon, chorizo, prawn)
Jollof chicken & rice (ethiopia) roasted chicken served on a bed of rice, accompanied with fried banana salad
(f) lamb & apricot curry served with kedgree
Rouz jeroubi (tunisian beef and rice)
Carribbean curried mutton and bulghur wheat
Pan grilled fillet of fish with grilled pork belly with herbed bread sauce
Banana and coconut baked in puff pastry
(f) croissant bread & chocolate mascarpone pudding
Steamed wheat cakes
Brown betty .. layered apple pie with fresh cream
Grilled halloumi and roasted pepper
Homemade hummus
Homemade bread or grissini
Chicken croquet
Aubergine rolls with ricotta
Risotto with cod and squash
Crab linguini
Risotto,shrimp,crab,lemon,avocado
Potato pavè with tartare
Burrata, nectarine glazed, rocket and almonds
Cod anch chips, salad
Roasted lamb,potato,veg and gravy
Chicken schnitzel with vegetables, fresh vegetable salad with avocado
Caponata siciliana
Finger skewers of tandoori chicken with mint yogurt
Chocolate tart
Egg pie with apple and coconut
Apple strudel
Blueberry 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
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
Grilled chorizo over charcoal
Vegetable skewers with herb olive oil
Traditional portuguese kale soup with chorizo
Chilled fresh gazpacho topped with crispy croutons
Mixed skewers (pork, chicken, peppers, and linguiça sausage)
Grilled beef chops served with rustic smashed potatoes
Dessert buffet (chocolate mousse, rice pudding, egg custard, seasonal fruit
Focaccia with seasoned olives and roasted almond dip
Fresh burrata with watermelon and mint salad
Crispy polenta bites with parmesan and truffle oil
Roasted pumpkin with dukkah and feta cheese
Creamy quinoa with panko cauliflower and black tahini
Pumpkin gnocchi with mushroom ragù
Ponzu tofu with zucchini, edamame and pistácio pesto
Black sesame cake with maracujá
Orange blossom tiramisu with pecan nuts
Lemon meringue tart
(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
(pt.) v + ve açorda de cugomelos e cointros ( bread & mushroom soup)
(pt.) v + ve pexinhos da horta (green bean tempura),
Salada algarvia
(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)
(pt.) v + ve empadao de legumes. (baked vegetables)
(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
(pt.) v+ve cataplana vegetariana (with arborio rice)
(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 goats cheese, walnuts & honey
(pe) apple & brown sugar cake
(pe) serradura
(v)hummus maghreb with mini pita
(v) roasted eggplant dip with feta
Beef croquettes
Pan seared choriço with piri piri
Mast o khair ( yogurt dip with walnut, pomegranates, raisins, fresh herbs and rose water)
Caspian olive tapenade ( zeytoun parvardeh)
Almondigas in red wine tomato sauce (beef/pork mince)
Grilled boerwors
Halloumi & feta cheese mezze platter ( with olives, halloumi cheese, pita bread, beef shammi kebab, hummus, mouttabal dip )
Feta cheese, olives, cherry tomato, grapes, mezze platter
Antipasti (assorted cheese, cold cuts, olives, grilled cherry tomato, zucchini rolls, meatballs in tomato sauce, burschetta with salsa & ricotta)
Amuse bouche.. cantaloupe with balsamic vinegar & ham, cherry tomato with salmon pate, roasted onion & apricot tartlet, duck liver pate & caviar on toast
Portuguese mixed grilled sausages
Salad algarvia (algarve-style salad of cucumber, red onion, almonds, orange, tomato, goats cheese, olive oil)
(fr)chefs signature ratatouille with orange sauce
(gf)*** pasta salad with fresh fruit, fresh herbs, sweet peppers, capers, crumbled feta and olive oil. (child friendly) ** contains raisins**
Salad mishwyya ( tunisian salad of pepper, eggplant, eggs & tuna with crisp pita)
(v) tabbouleh salad.. a fine cut medley of fresh herbs and olive oil
Cucumber, watermelon & feta
(f) bacon, apple and egg salad with homemade mayonnaise
Greek potato salad with capers, cucumber, yogurt & fresh herbs
German potato salad with eggs
Spiced roast potato salad with arugula & orange dressing
(choose 2 meat) mixed bbq of meats ( chicken skewers, chicken wings ,prawn skewers, local sausage/boerwors & chorizo, chicken wings, marinated beef roast , beef/pork burger cutlets, cha-siu pork) ... with mash potato/colcannon, sauces & dips
(choose 2 vegetables ) mixed bbq of vegetables (mushroom, stuffed potato, peppers, carrots, cauliflower )
Bbq (choose 3 meat) mixed bbq of meats ( chicken skewers, chicken wings , beef roast, jerk chicken, prawn skewers, sausages & chorizo, chicken wings, marinated beef roast , beef/pork burger cutlets, pork chops ) ... with mash potato/colcannon
Bbq (choose 3) shammi kebab, tangdi kebab, tandoori chicken, bihari kebab, chappli kebab, boti kebab, pepper roast pork, grilled prawn
Bbq (choose 3) koobideh, chelo kebab, kotlet e gusht, jujeh kebab, lamb chops, grilled whole fish)
Portuguese bbq (choose 3) beef picanha, pork belly, pork chops, choriço & sausage, prawn, pork espatidas, pork chops, burger cutlets, piri-piri chicken, grilled seafood skewers
(pe) tarte maça (apple tarts)
(fr) chocolate marquise (french coastal frozen chocolate dessert)
(f) caramel poached pears, with blue cashel, pistacchio, & chocolate
Chefs signature lemon tiramisu
Bakhlava
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 Odivelas.
What does a private chef service include in Odivelas?
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 Odivelas?
The price of renting a chef in Odivelas 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 Odivelas?
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 631 chefs available in Odivelas. Fill out a form specifying your needs and the date. Take a Chef will connect you with the best available chefs in Odivelas 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 Odivelas?
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 Odivelas each month?
Private chef reservations can vary seasonally depending on the destination. In Odivelas, 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 Odivelas.
Cost of a private chef in Odivelas
The cost of hiring a private chef in Odivelas 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 Odivelas!
5 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 Odivelas?
We mainly offer six types of cuisine in Odivelas: 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 Odivelas!






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










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