Chef Raphael Santos

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Pedro (stepping in for Raphael) and his amazing maître d’ Fernando cook for us during a hen do in Lisbon – and wow, what an experience! From the moment we were connected, communication was seamless and thoughtful. They took time to understand our preferences and dietary requirements, and even adjusted the menu last-minute for one of the girls who had just found out she was pregnant. Nothing was too much trouble, and their kindness and professionalism shone through in everything they did. The food Pedro prepared was outstanding – every dish was bursting with flavour, beautifully presented, and catered perfectly to our group’s varied needs. Fernando was equally amazing, making sure we were all comfortable, keeping the drinks flowing, and explaining each course with real passion and charm. What really impressed us was the care and attention to detail. They brought everything they needed, took complete control of the kitchen, and left it cleaner than they found it! We didn’t lift a finger – they even went above and beyond to make the evening feel special and relaxed. Thank you, Pedro and Fernando, for giving us one of the most memorable nights of the trip. If you’re booking through Take a Chef, ask for this duo – they are a dream team!

We enjoyed a delicious meal prepped my lovely chef Raphael. He was very polite, professional and made a exceptional meal for my friends and I. Everyone was really happy with the food and the service. Would 100% recommend and if back in lisbon area again i would book again. Thank you very much ????

Chef Raphael worked so hard and his colleague. Booked him to cater for a group of 16 women, and they were outstanding. The food was absolutely delicious, with each dish perfectly tailored to our diverse dietary needs. They were incredibly professional, attentive, and made sure every detail was taken care of. It was an unforgettable dining experience, and I highly recommend them!

Raphael and his team were faultless, they prepared incredible food for 21 people, in a relatively small kitchen. Raphael customised the menu and no request was too much. He catered well for allergies and dietary preferences. The clean-up was faultless - a really excellent evening with zero complaints. Would recommend and use his team's service again.

We had a very nice evening. The food was incredible, the table looked amazing and the kitchen was cleaned very well. It was all above expectation!

Very friendly chef and waiter with delicious food. Responsive to suggestions about the menu. It was presented well and tasted really good. They also cleaned up really nice!

We hired Raphael as our private dinner chef for three nights during our stay in Lisbon, and he was fantastic. He was kind, knowledgeable, and made the most amazing food, with each dish better than the last. On the first night, we had Risotto and Grouper, followed by Filet Mignon with truffle potatoes the second night, and on the last night, he made an incredible Iberian pork loin with corn polenta. I’m usually not a big fan of pork loin, but his was so tender and flavorful, it ended up being my favorite dish of all. His desserts were just as impressive. He made Serradura, Chocolate Fondant with Cream Anglaise, and French toast with wild fruit compote and vanilla ice cream. All three were fantastic, but the French toast and Chocolate Fondant were tied for the best. Raphael made sure we enjoyed every meal and was a great addition to our stay.

The food was amazing and the team were really friendly and professional. They laid the table beautifully and cleared everything up. It was a really great evening.

The food and Raphael were incredible. All was excelent. Very very professional. Totally recommended

Fantastic!! A great evening, great experience, great value for money!!

Raphael made the best dinner we had on the entire trip. The appetizers were incredible, octopus, beef and pork very tender. The sauces for all courses were fantastic. The desserts were incredible. He also choose great wines to pair with the meal. Obrigado Beckett Boyd

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Wow, what an experience with Raphael and his assistant Talytha. Raphael worked with me to develop a memorable menu, accommodate food allergies, and prepare an absolutely delicious meal. The presentation and service by Talytha was incredible. My only regret was that we didn’t book more meals with Raphael. I will certainly work with him on my next trip.

Raphael was an immaculate addition to our special evening. His attention to detail and incredible ability brought the meal to life. Cannot recommend him higher, a real gem.

Raphael and his team were amazing. Catering to 18 ladies at a hen and allowing for delays. The food was amazing and everyone had a great time. Highly recommend

Chef Raphaël and Rafealla were fantastic, very professional, polite, informative. They responded to questions in a timely manner, was extremely helpful via WhatsApp leading up to the meal. The meal was excellent, with a wide variety of food, excellent flavours and visually appealing. Our family of 7 was very happy with this very enjoyable experience. They left our kitchen pristine! We’d highly recommend them

Raphael is very Kind, very attentive, the food was very good. Thank you for coming ! That was a pleasure to have this moment

Raphael is an absolutely fantastic chef and person. We ate at a number of the best restaurants in Lisbon, and Raphael was able to cook up a meal just as good within our small Air BnB kitchen. In particular, the sea bass entree was incredible. Beyond the great food, they did a fantastic job of creating a fun atmosphere and fit in seamlessly with our family. After the meal, they cleaned up the kitchen and left the apartment virtually spotless. Highly recommend!!!

Raphael was amazing! His dishes were incredible, every one of them left us excited for the next course! The food was presented beautifully and each dish was perfect in portion & taste. Bonus points - he left the kitchen cleaner than he found it! Would definitely recommend Raphael for your next take a chef dinner party.