Chef Justin Jennings

Regional guide · Justin Jennings Private Chef

A private chef in Portugal, planned around where you’re staying

Choosing a region for your trip? Explore the areas served, see which event formats are available, and understand how travel planning fits into a tailored quote.

Check your date and enquire Single-day and multi-day options vary by location.

Where service is offered

Choose your region

Coverage is location-specific rather than nationwide. The pages below offer more detail for regions with a dedicated guide. For the Douro, send the location and date with your enquiry so the single-day request can be scoped.

Douro

Single-day enquiries are accepted. Share the venue, date and guest count to request a tailored quote.

Ask about the Douro →

Pick the right format

Single-day dining or a multi-day stay

Tell Justin where you’ll be and what you’re planning. Availability and the final arrangements are confirmed for each enquiry.

One event

Single-day bookings

Single-day events can be requested across the listed service areas. Requests in the Algarve and Douro are accepted. Share the venue and schedule so travel requirements can be assessed for your quote.

Single-event bookings start from €85 per person. The final price is confirmed in a custom quote.

  • Custom menu design
  • Ingredients
  • Cooking on location
  • Plating and service
  • Cleanup

Several days

Multi-day bookings

Multi-day private chef stays are offered only in Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais. They are quoted individually around the dates, meal plan and accommodation location.

Multi-day bookings receive a custom quote.

Read the multi-day villa and retreat guide for more detail.

Plan with clarity

Travel and quote logistics

Distance and the event schedule can affect what is practical. Share the details early so the proposed arrangements can be scoped accurately.

Your location

Include the town or region and, if known, the villa, home, venue or boat location.

Your plans

Share the event date, whether it is single-day or multi-day, guest count and meal preferences.

Your tailored quote

Any required travel and accommodation are assessed for the event and folded into the custom quote. No fixed nationwide travel fee is quoted here.

Guest numbers

A general guide, not a hard cut-off

As a general rule, private events are for 8 or more guests. Smaller groups may be possible, subject to a minimum booking value that varies with the date, season and current demand. Include your guest count so the quote can reflect your plans.

Useful details

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide private chef service throughout Portugal?

Service is offered in the areas listed on this page: Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Estoril, Ericeira, Setúbal, Comporta, Algarve and Douro. Availability and format depend on location. Enquire about places outside this list before making plans.

Can I book a multi-day chef in the Algarve or Douro?

No. Multi-day bookings are available only in Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais. Single-day enquiries in the Algarve and Douro are accepted.

Can you cater for smaller groups?

Eight or more guests is the general rule. Smaller groups may be possible, subject to a variable minimum booking value. The amount is confirmed in a custom quote for your date.

How are travel and accommodation handled?

Requirements are assessed for the event and folded into the custom quote. Share the destination and schedule when you enquire.

What does the €85 per-person starting price cover?

The €85 per person starting price applies to a single event. It covers custom menu design, ingredients, cooking at your location, plating and service, and cleanup. The final price is confirmed in a custom quote.

Tell us where you’re staying

Let’s plan the right experience for your trip

Send your region, date, event format and guest count. Justin will confirm whether the request fits the service area and prepare the next steps.

Check availability and request a quote