Private Chef in Odivelas
Rent one of our 608 private chefs for a unique dining experience. You choose the menu, and the cleanup is included.





















A personal chef for any occasion in Odivelas
Since the first private chef joined Take a Chef in Odivelas in May 2017, more than 608 Private Chefs have joined our platform in Odivelas and offered their services as private chefs anywhere in Lisbon District.
Starting in 2017, 31,895 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 10,630 customized menu proposals, sending a total of 22,784 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, 31,895 guests have enjoyed unique experiences with no hassle. Our guests in Odivelas usually book menus around 65 EUR per person, including 4.4 courses, sharing an average of 5.44 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.
608 Private Chefs in Odivelas
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More than 31,800 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.
4.67 Food quality
The quality of the menus cooked by our Private Chefs in Odivelas received an average score of 4.67.
4.57 Presentation
Not only taste counts! The presentation of our private chefs' dishes has received a 4.57 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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10,630 menus personalized by our Private Chefs in Odivelas
Every occasion is unique - make sure you have the right chef and menu for it!








Creme de cogumelos, croutons de alho e toque de ervas frescas
Peito de pato (ou lombo de porco) com puré de pastinaca, legumes baby e redução de vinho do porto
Tarte rústica de maçã, canela e gelado artesanal de baunilha (ou natas)
Hariyali murgh tikka (whole chicken legs with green masala, oven roasted) (delhi cuisine)
Amritsari fish tikka
Platter of assorted kebab (tangdi kebab, shammi kebab, amritsari fish tikka, aloo tikkis) served with yogurt & mint chutney
Bihari boti kebab (marinated beef cubes on mini skewers)
Paneer kashta kebab (marinated indian cheese lightly grilled)
Naanizza (signature creation of a "pizza" made on a naan bread. (chicken/paneer/veggies)
(afv***) nadru yakhni (lotus root curry served with kedgree)
Kashmiri dum aloo (pan fried potato cooked in tomato & cream with mild spices)
Aloo jeera hara bhara (sauteed potato with cumin seeds, fresh coriander, mint & lemon)
Bharela bhindi sookha (stuffed okra)
Bharela baingan ka saalan (stuffed eggplants cooked in a roasted onion & coconut curry)
(v) nilgiri qurma (mixed vegetable cooked in coriander, cashew and coconut) (nilgiri cuisine)
(v) chefs signature.... dhaba dal makhani (indian "truck stop" cuisine
Dal bhukara (black lentils cooked in a spicy mix)
Hyderabad dal tadka (lentils steeped in cumin, mustard*, and spices)
Kerala vegetable stew ( assorted vegetables cooked in a well spiced coconut curry)
Chefs signature.... kala channa paneer (chickpeas cooked with tamarind and cottage cheese)
Qaabooli ( hyderabadi nizam biriyani with chickpeas & split pea lentils) )
Ambur vegetable biriyani (assorted vegetables cooked with spices, yogurt & layered withbasmati rice)
Mutton rogan josh (wazwan kashmiri cuisine) ( slow cooked mutton in yogurt and spices) served with indian bread
Dak bangla mutton curry (colonial hunters lodge curry)
Mutton beliram (punjabi cuisine served with kulcha)
Kerala mutton curry ( a semi-dry preparation with mutton, spices, and coconut)
Lamb (or chicken) biriyani (hyderabadi, bengali, awadhi, thalappakadai, bombay)** please choose one style of biriyani
Chicken yakhni pilaf/biriyani
Yakhni murgh ( chicken cooked in yogurt and mild spices) north indian cuisine , kashmir
Khuska rice ( speciality of the city of bangalore)
Shashlik~e shandiz ( grilled lamb chops)
(af) biftek (fusion of french & indian cuisine from pondicherry... beef rolls cooked in coconut milk, served with tamarind rice)
Chettinad dry beef chilli fry
Chettinad lamb curry served with tamarind rice
Chettinad meat ball biriyani with kachumbar
Fish molee with rice ( fish fillets cooked in coconut milk, mustard, and turmeric)
Mango & fish/prawn curry (seafood cooked in a spicy mango based sauce) east indian coastal cuisine , telengana region
(f) patra ni macchi ( fillets of fish coated with fresh herbs and steamed in banana leaf)
Macchr jhol (west bengal fish cooked in mustard)
Mangalore fish curry
Chicken/ lamb sukka/ghee roastv ( semi-dry stir fried chicken/lamb with spices)
Haji ali bombay chicken ( chicken cooked with tomato and red chillies, served with naan bread, & buttered pilaf rice
Railway beef ball curry & yellow rice ( anglo~indian cuisine)
Beef vin d ail ( beef tenderloin cooked in spices & red wine) colonial french cuisine ... pondicheri, india
Pork vindaloo with basmati rice
** coorg style pork curry served with akki roti
Kerala beef fry (dry beef stri-fried with curry leaves, spices, coconut)
Shahi tukra ( fried bread steeped in saffron milk)
Payyasam (milk & vermicelli based dessert)
Kulfi & falooda ( indian churned ice cream, served with a cooling milk based sauce filled with dry fruit & nuts)
(af) gulab jamoon tiramisu (indian cheese dumplings layered into mascarpone )
(af) basboussa ( baked semolina cakes with lemon & rosewater syrup)
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
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
Chefs signature seafood tiramisu (made on rice/corn crackers)
(fr)smoked salmon & creme fraise blini
(pt.) polvo à lagareiro (roasted octopus with olive oil & garlic)
(f)(sc) sichuan spiced cucumber with sliced fish
(f) sicilian seafood stew with orzo (mixed seafood steeped in a delightful tomato sauce with pecorino cheese)
Brittas bay chowder (chefs eclectic seafood chowder, with barley)
"marylin's" cod ( fillet of cod marinated with turmeric, cumin & fresh coriander, pan fried served with kedegree) chef's irish signature cuisine
Amalfi coast grilled fillet of fish served with linguine
Grilled trout/sea bass/dourada with olive oil, piri-piri & lemon (inquire for availability )
Chefs signature indian prawn & mango curry (medium spiced mango curry with spicy prawns, served with tamarind rice)
(pe) poached pear with goats cheese, walnuts & honey
Brittany apple tart & fresh cream
Chefs signature lemon tiramisu
Soupe de pastèque
Salade de haricots verts
Entrée du jeudi saint
Lieu noir aux blettes du jardin
Salmon de la sélune
Cheesecake aux fruits
Mousse au chocolat du dîner des montois
(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.) spinach & salmon egg rolls
(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.) 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
Ameijoas a chefe
Cod pataniscas e aiolli
Beef picapau
Shrimps in garlic sauce
A bras stile cod
Seafood rice
Mix seafood cataplana
Chicken piripiri
Bife a portuguesa
Costeletas de borrego
Fried pork alentejo stile
Almond tart and ice cream
Apple crumble and ice cream
Apple pie and ice cream
Brownie and ice cream
Portuguese flan
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 608 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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