Multi Day Private Chef in Portugal

A holiday for the person who usually organises everything, too

You know how it goes. Everyone is finally together, but someone still has to work out what's for dinner, make the shopping list and disappear into the kitchen while the afternoon carries on outside.

It doesn't have to be you.

With the meals agreed before your stay, there's less to coordinate once you arrive. You can join the conversation, stay a little longer by the pool or head out for the day knowing there's something good to come back to.

From the first shared breakfast to the last dinner together, food becomes part of the holiday rather than another job to divide up.

Your days set the pace. The menus follow.

A slow morning calls for something different from an early start. A day out exploring might mean you only want dinner at the villa. Another day, you might want everyone to stay put and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner together.

Tell Justin how you want the stay to feel. Together, you'll choose which meals you'd like prepared, when you'd like to eat and the style of food your group enjoys. You don't have to build your holiday around a fixed dining schedule.

Think a relaxed breakfast before everyone heads off, a colourful lunch to share in the shade, or a beautifully plated dinner that gives the evening its own sense of occasion. These are starting points, not a set package. Your menus are personal, with fresh variety across the meals you book.

A multi day stay is different from a single event

A single private dinner is planned around one event and starts from €85 per person. It includes custom menu design, ingredients, cooking at your location, plating and service, and cleanup. A multi day booking covers a wider meal schedule and receives one bespoke total for the complete stay.

The single-event starting price should not be multiplied by the number of meals or days. Your multi day quote reflects the selected breakfasts, lunches and dinners, the menu plan, staffing needs and the practical requirements of the stay. No public multi day discount is advertised or promised.

If you need one meal rather than service across a stay, the dinner party chef service and private chef menu styles guide explain the single-event options.

For retreat hosts, one less thing to juggle

When you're hosting a retreat, the time between sessions matters too. Meals give your guests a chance to pause, talk and get to know one another without anything else on the agenda.

Justin plans the food around your programme, whether that's a leisurely lunch after a morning workshop, an earlier dinner before an evening session or a final meal to bring everyone together before they leave.

Share your timetable, the atmosphere you're creating and what your guests enjoy eating. Meal times and service are agreed around that plan, so you can focus on hosting rather than coordinating the kitchen.

From the shopping list to the kitchen clean-up

Your bespoke quote covers menu planning, shopping and ingredients, preparation of your chosen meals, plating and service, and kitchen clean-up. Chef equipment and any additional service staff needed for the agreed booking are included too.

You receive one tailored total for the complete stay, based on your group, menus and the meals you've chosen. There's no need to book every breakfast, lunch and dinner: we'll work out what makes sense for your plans and confirm what's included before you book.

What the bespoke quote includes

Check the villa kitchen before the stay

The property needs a working oven, working hob, pots and pans, and a working sink with hot and cold running water. A BBQ must be available at the property if the agreed menu uses one. A small amount of preparation space is workable, but clearing as much bench space as possible helps the service run smoothly.

Justin brings his own knives and specialist chef equipment. Multi day events require a small amount of fridge space. Plates, cutlery and glassware are discussed during consultation. If the property does not have enough table settings or cooking equipment, hire can be organised and included in the quote.

Use the private chef kitchen and equipment checklist when reviewing a villa or holiday rental.

Dietary requirements and beverage service

Share allergies, dietary requirements and preferences before the menu is finalised. Justin has extensive experience in allergy and cross-contamination avoidance. He discusses the requirements directly with the client and caters accordingly, but an allergen-free environment is not promised.

Wine pairing recommendations are available. Justin can purchase wine or other alcohol only as part of an agreed wine-pairing or beverage package. Opening, decanting and pouring are included only within an agreed package, not as part of the standard service. Any requested beverage service and additional professionals are included in the custom quote.

The dietary requirements guide explains what information is useful during menu planning.

Where multi day private chef bookings are available

Multi day bookings are available in Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Comporta, Costa de Caparica, Setúbal and Sesimbra. Travel fee may apply.

Single event enquiries can also be considered in Estoril, Ericeira, Algarve and Douro. For the wider single event coverage map, see the private chef Portugal service-area guide.

Start with the stay you have in mind

Send Justin your dates, property location, number of guests and a rough idea of the meals you'd like. If you're organising a retreat, include your programme or the outline you have so far. It doesn't need to be perfectly planned.

Tell him what your group loves to eat and flag any dietary requirements for discussion during the consultation. From there, he'll shape a menu and quote around your stay.

Justin replies personally with availability confirmation, a custom menu and a quote within 24 hours, often sooner. The same response commitment applies across all seven days of the week, including weekends and holidays.

Include these details in the first enquiry

• Arrival and departure dates
• The full property location, including its town and address
• Expected guest count, including any changes during the stay
• The breakfasts, lunches and dinners you want quoted
• Known allergies, dietary requirements and food preferences
• Kitchen equipment, fridge space and tableware available at the property
• Any staffing, wine-pairing or beverage service to include

Book as early as possible. At least four weeks is recommended for normal dates and at least eight weeks for peak dates and seasons. The shortest accepted notice is seven days, subject to availability.

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