What usually slips
A dinner at home asks too much: choosing the menu, tracking diets, finishing on time, and still being present. The table deserves calm. The kitchen deserves a professional.
Private chef in Porto
Dinner at home, with a chef at the stove.
Seasonal menus for private dinners, celebrations and events. French, Italian, Portuguese and barbecue cooking — without the kitchen stress on you.
- 15+ yearsHotels and respected restaurants
- PortoLocal service, other destinations by arrangement
- Europe and fireFrench, Italian, Portuguese and barbecue
- Your tableDinners, celebrations and events
The moment
Hosting well should not mean racing the kitchen.
You want a dinner people remember. You do not want to spend the day on the menu, the shopping, the timing and the dishes. Bruno handles the cooking. You handle the people.
What a chef changes
A menu built for that night, fresh seasonal produce, discreet service, and plates that balance technique with comfort. No formula. No extra theatre.
Services
Gastronomic experiences made for you
From an intimate dinner to a company event. Every proposal starts with the occasion, the number of guests and what you like to eat.
Private chef
In-home dinners with a bespoke menu. You sit down. The kitchen stays with us.
Weddings and celebrations
Birthdays, engagements and dates that need care: a coherent menu from the first plate to the last.
Corporate events
Professional catering for lunches, dinners and networking — careful presentation and reliable service.
Culinary consulting
Support with menus, restaurant lists and concepts. Restaurant technique applied to your project.
How it works
Four steps. Little friction.
You do not need a perfect brief. Share the moment, the people and what cannot be missing from the table.
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Tell me the occasion
Date, place, guest count and the tone you want. WhatsApp, phone or the form all work.
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I design the menu
You receive a clear proposal with menu, logistics and fee. We adjust allergies, preferences and budget.
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I cook on site
Shopping, prep and service stay with me, according to your kitchen and the format we agree.
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You sit down
The aim is simple: people eat well, and you are present — not behind the stove.
If you already have a date, the next step is a proposal.
Request a proposalDishes
A selection from the table
Signature plates with European technique and seasonal produce. Your event menu is different: written for that night.
About
From Porto, with years on the pass and a simple idea: flavour leads.
Path
I am from Porto. I spent more than 15 years in hotels and respected restaurants, working up to chef. That line taught technique, pace and respect for the product. I now turn that experience into dinners made for you — at home, at a celebration or at an event.
Kitchen
Flavour is the inspiration. I work mainly with French, Italian and Portuguese cooking, and barbecue. I like joining tradition and a contemporary hand with fresh, seasonal produce, without losing the origin of the dish.
Clients
What it is like to work with me
Words from people who have sat friends, family or a company room at the table.
“Bruno is a culinary genius. He created a menu that was both sophisticated and incredibly delicious. My guests are still talking about the food. He made the anniversary dinner unforgettable.”
Sarah L.
Private dinner host
“Working with Bruno for our corporate event was straightforward. He is professional, creative, and the food lifted the evening. Recommended.”
Luis C.
Event organiser
“We hired Bruno for our wedding and it was the best decision we made. The food was exquisite and his attention to detail was impeccable. He listened to what we wanted.”
Emily and Tom
Wedding
Proposal
Fees on request, no generic price list
The fee depends on guest count, menu, date and location. You receive a written proposal — clear, with no fake urgency.
Private dinner
A night at home with a menu made for you. Right for intimate birthdays, gatherings and dates that should stay among yourselves.
On request
Celebration
Family, friends, a milestone. Service paced to the evening, from the first bite to dessert.
On request
Company event
Lunches, dinners and networking with professional presentation and logistics fitted to your agenda.
On request
FAQ
Common questions
How much does a private chef dinner cost?
There is no single price. The proposal depends on guest count, menu, date and location. Send the details and I come back with a concrete figure — with no booking commitment.
How far ahead should I ask?
The earlier the better, especially weekends and celebration dates. If the date is close, still ask: if I am free, we go ahead.
Do you bring ingredients and equipment?
Yes. I handle shopping and prep. Extra equipment depends on your kitchen and the format we agree. That is set out in the proposal.
What about allergies or diets?
Tell me up front. Vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free or other restrictions go into the menu from the start — not as a last-minute extra.
Where do you work?
Based in Porto. I cover the city and the region. Other places in Portugal, or abroad, are by arrangement.
Do you speak English?
Yes. The site and the conversation are available in Portuguese and English.
Contact
Request your proposal
I reply by email, phone or WhatsApp. If you can, include date, guest count and the type of occasion — the proposal comes back faster.
Portuguese mobile network call. Replies usually during working hours.