Chef Vinicius Fernandes

Booking Chef Vinnie was easily the best decision we made for our trip to Rio. We were looking at a few different options, but choosing him took our experience to another level. ​Not only was the food incredible, but his professionalism was unmatched. He was exceptionally punctual—even on days when our group ran a few minutes behind, Vinnie was already at our Airbnb, fully set up and prepping without missing a beat. His English is fantastic, making communication completely effortless, and he gave us some of the best local recommendations for things to see and do in the city. ​More than just an outstanding private chef, Vinnie felt like family by the end of our stay. If he ever visits the US, I’d be honored to show him around and catch up. We didn’t just hire a phenomenal chef—we gained a lifelong friend. Cannot recommend him enough!

Gostei da experiencia

Booking Vinicius to cook us breakfast everyday we were there and dinner for our final dinner was the best choice we made this trip! He showed up on time to cook us breakfast even when it was an early morning request due to the excursions we had. The food was always so delicious and so flavourful. We had vegetarians in our group and he accommodated them nicely as well so they had tasty options as well. He wasn’t loud in the kitchen, he was very respectful and polite! All in all 10/10, I would highly recommend!!

My friends and I had a trip to Rio and book Chef Vini and he did not disappoint. Everything came out wonderful and he did everything he could with what was available in the apartment. Overall spectacular service !

Chef Vinny was incredible. Not only did he prepare beautiful dishes, but the food was also excellent. The drinks were fantastic, and he truly brought energy to our gathering. When a fire occurred—though not his fault it was ours —he quickly extinguished it, calming everyone and making us feel safe. The highlight was the birthday cake he made last minute: a fabulous blend of chocolate, vanilla, and passionfruit—absolutely amazing, deserving 100 stars. He’s truly exceptional.

Chef Vini is the definition of a true Brazilian chef — talented, passionate, and proud of his craft. Booking him was one of the best decisions I made for my birthday trip. I would recommend him again and again without hesitation! He was extremely respectful, professional, and attentive throughout the entire experience. He created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere while still delivering true fine-dining quality. It felt personal, intentional, and very special.

Chef Vinicius Fernandes was absolutely incredible and truly a highlight of my trip! This dinner was for my 25th birthday, and from the planning stage onward, he was thoughtful, communicative, and extremely accommodating. We were in touch even before I arrived in the country, and he helped recommend wine pairings for the menu. When I ran out of time to purchase the wine on the day of the event, he even sent someone to pick it up, which made the night feel extra special. The entire experience was seamless. He had no issues working in the Airbnb kitchen and mentioned he had cooked there before, which showed in how smoothly everything went. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We were full, but the food was so good you honestly wanted to keep eating. If anything, I only wish the main portion had been a bit larger, but the quality and flavor were outstanding. When a bakery fell through last minute for my birthday cake, he stepped in and made a custom cake that was delicious and exceeded expectations. He also left the kitchen spotless afterward, which was very appreciated. Overall, the food, service, and care he put into the evening were exceptional. I would absolutely hire him again and cannot recommend him highly enough.

Os pratos servidos estavam bastante saborosos, desde as entrada até a sobremesa. Um dos pratos principais foi um cordeiro com cuscuz marroquino, e estava delicioso. O outro prato principal foi um bife à Wellington, que deixou a desejar porque aparentemente faltou o creme de champignon entre aa massa e a carne, e também porque a massa não estava crocante. Mas no geral a experiência foi muito boa e os convidados gostaram

Chef Vinny was a joy to have! Very punctual, communicative and accommodating for some hiccups I had with the planning. If you have the opportunity to book him, I'd definitely recommend.

Amei o cardapio e a comida estava sensacional .

Excelente profissional! O chef Vinicius proporcionou uma experiência gastronômica incrível para meu jantar com amigos. A comida estava divina, o tempero perfeito e o atendimento foi discreto e impecável. Todos os meus convidados elogiaram. A cozinha foi entregue limpa, e a organização foi nota 10. Super Recomendo. Obrigado Vinicius.

O Chef Vinícius Fernandes foi muito solícito e atendeu todos os meus pedidos, para o jantar surpresa para a minha esposa. Menu muito bom! O serviço na minha casa foi perfeito: organizaram tudo e limparam tudo. A plataforma “Take a Chef” é nota 10!!!

Chef Vinicius and his team where absolutely amazing, I wanted to have a Brazilian traditional high end meal to celebrate my 54th birthday, I wanted something special and unique, so prior to selecting a chef I had a few ideas, chef Vinicius stood out right away, he was brilliant helping me plan the menu and pairing great cocktails for every dish, his level of detail and support prior to my trip was incredible, he was very quick to respond, he understood what I wanted. On the day of my dinner when he arrived he got right down to it, the food was brilliant and the drinks certainly packed a punch! He made my birthday, he was so polite and delivered a dinner above my expectations, each dish was presented so well, he took the time to understand what we wanted the food was incredible, very fresh and using local produce, he introduced us to so many local Brazilian flavours, I really cannot thank him Enough the night was so so good, the team left the apartment very clean and tidy I can highly recommend him, his English was very good and his level Of communication and attention to detail was just perfect, thank you Chef Vinicius

Excelente profissional. Recomendo.

Une super soirée passée autour de très bons plats locaux préparé par le chef. De la nourriture conviviale, locale, qui nous a permis de passer un super moment ! Merci à ce jeune chef qui nous a proposé de très bons plats créatifs !

O evento realizado foi um jantar para 25 pessoas E tudo ocorreu de forma muito leve e pontual. Os pratos foram super elogiados pelo convidados e logo após os parabéns apresentamos o chef em forma de agradecimento. Foi minha primeira experiência com o serviço e fiquei super satisfeito. A equipe foi bastante atenciosa e educada. Nota 10.

Chef Vinicius did an amazing job. My group of 10 and I were traveling from the states and wanted to have a private dinner. I reached out to Chef Vinicius and he was very helpful and knowledgeable during the course selection and attentive to dietary restrictions for some of the guests (vegan and vegetarian). He and his partner provided excellent service and the foods presentation was perfect. Everyone enjoyed their food and we had a great time. Definitely book Chef Vinicius!

Vinicius foi muito atencioso. Pedimos a ele que preparasse o menu para nossa comemoração do casamento com nossas famílias ele nos ajudou a montar algo que fosse especial. Durante o dia, tivemos uma experiência muito boa e especial que vamos guardar para sempre.

Chef Vinnie was wonderful. He explained the nuances of the Moqueca he made and even gave us a surprise birthday present! He was professional, ontime and each dish was beautifully presented and delicious. We loved how authentic it all was! 5 stars!

Great experience! Vinicius took the time to fully understand our wishes and created a great sushi menu for the birthday party. The menu was also very creative including a fortune cookie with messages for all the guests. I can highly recommend Vinicius! It was a great experience