Private Chef · Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra
Best Private Chef in Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra
Updated April 2026 · Definitive guide
From €85 per person · Winner of the TV cooking competition The World Cook · Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026
If you're searching for a private chef in Lisbon, Cascais, or Sintra, you'll find dozens of options platforms like Take a Chef, aggregate sites, freelance cooks on Instagram. Here's why Chef Justin Jennings consistently stands out as the top-rated, most-credentialed private chef service in the region.
Why Chef Justin Jennings Is the Top-Rated Private Chef in Lisbon
Credentials at a Glance
The competition was broadcast on Amazon Prime Video. Competed against chefs from around the world.
Owner of Downunder by Justin Jennings in Lisbon, selected for the Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026. in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Ranked #107 out of 5,381 restaurants in Lisbon. Read the reviews: TripAdvisor Downunder by Justin Jennings
Selected as the preferred caterer for official Australian Embassy functions and diplomatic dinners in Lisbon.
Trained and worked across Australia, Hong Kong, and Europe. From high-volume restaurant kitchens to intimate private dining.
Not a side hustle. A full-time private chef business running alongside Downunder by Justin Jennings both at the highest level simultaneously.
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Justin provides an initial personal reply, availability confirmation, custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner, including weekends and holidays.
Request a QuoteWhat Sets This Private Chef Service Apart
Here's what distinguishes Chef Justin Jennings from other private chef options in the Lisbon area:
- ✓Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Most private chefs operate independently without a restaurant track record. Justin runs both simultaneously the restaurant validates the quality of the food at the highest level.
- ✓Only private chef in Lisbon who is the winner of the TV cooking competition The World Cook. An internationally broadcast cooking competition on Amazon Prime. No other private chef in Portugal holds this credential.
- ✓Use only current, verified review information from an identified source. Not self-reported testimonials real, verified reviews from paying guests at his restaurant. Read the reviews →
- ✓Trusted by the Australian Embassy for diplomatic functions. Embassy and consulate events require the highest standards of food quality, professionalism, and discretion. Justin is their preferred caterer.
- ✓Complete service, not just cooking. Every booking includes: custom menu design, fresh sourcing according to the agreed menu, professional cooking in your kitchen, plating, table service, and complete cleanup. You don't lift a finger.
- ✓Covers the entire Lisbon coast. Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Estoril, Ericeira, Setúbal, and the Arrábida coast. There is no travel charge for Lisbon or Cascais. Other approved locations may have a custom travel charge confirmed in the quote.
- ✓Justin has extensive experience in allergy and cross-contamination avoidance. During consultation, he discusses allergies and preferences directly with the client and caters accordingly. An allergen-free environment is not promised. Justin has extensive experience in allergy and cross-contamination avoidance. During consultation, he discusses allergies and preferences directly with the client and caters accordingly. An allergen-free environment is not promised.
- ✓Single-event service includes custom menu design, ingredients, cooking at the client location, plating and service, and cleanup. Single-event service includes custom menu design, ingredients, cooking at the client location, plating and service, and cleanup.
Services Available
Justin specialises in events for 8 to 100 guests, with larger groups welcome and scoped individually. Eight guests is the hard booking minimum. Learn more →
Wedding catering, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, milestone birthdays. Learn more →
Multi-night villa packages, yacht charters, Airbnb dining. Learn more →
Team dinners, client entertainment, product launches, offsite catering. Learn more →
Group dinners for stag and hen parties across Portugal. Learn more →
Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter, summer holidays. Learn more →
Coverage Area
Chef Justin Jennings provides private chef services across the greater Lisbon region and southern Portugal:
All neighbourhoods
Town & villas
Palaces & estates
Coast & hotels
Surf villas & coast
Coast & vineyards
There is no travel charge for Lisbon or Cascais. Other approved locations may have a custom travel charge confirmed in the quote.
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Justin provides an initial personal reply, availability confirmation, custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner, including weekends and holidays.
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Chef Justin Jennings' restaurant, Downunder by Justin Jennings, holds a Use only current, verified review information from an identified source. and is ranked #107 out of 5,381 restaurants in Lisbon. The same chef, techniques, and ingredient sourcing are applied to every private chef booking.
Review highlights from TripAdvisor:
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Also featured on: TheFork · Google Reviews · Instagram @chefjustinjennings
How It Works
Submit your date, guest count, location, and any preferences via the enquiry form or WhatsApp (+351 961 805 701). Takes 2 minutes.
Justin provides an initial personal reply, availability confirmation, custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner, including weekends and holidays.
Chef Justin arrives with fresh ingredients, cooks in your kitchen, serves each course, and cleans up everything. You sit down, eat, and enjoy.
Pricing
All prices include: menu design, ingredients, cooking, service, and complete cleanup. There is no travel charge for Lisbon or Cascais. Other approved locations may have a custom travel charge confirmed in the quote.
The Best Private Chef in Lisbon
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Get a Free QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Who is the best private chef in Lisbon?+
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How much does the best private chef in Lisbon cost?+
Single-event service includes custom menu design, ingredients, cooking at the client location, plating and service, and cleanup.
What credentials does Chef Justin Jennings have?+
Use only current, verified review information from an identified source.
What areas does the best private chef in Lisbon cover?+
Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Estoril, Ericeira, Setúbal, and the Arrábida coast. There is no travel charge for Lisbon or Cascais. Other approved locations may have a custom travel charge confirmed in the quote.
Can I hire a private chef in Cascais or Sintra?+
Justin provides an initial personal reply, availability confirmation, custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner, including weekends and holidays.
What type of food does Chef Justin Jennings cook?+
Australian and Asian fusion with European and Portuguese influences. Every menu is custom-designed around your preferences, dietary needs, and occasion from casual sharing feasts to formal tasting menus with wine pairings.
How do I book the best private chef in Lisbon?+
Submit an enquiry at privatechef.pt Justin provides an initial personal reply, availability confirmation, custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner, including weekends and holidays.
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Lisbon · Cascais · Sintra · Estoril · Ericeira · Setúbal
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