Eu levo à tua mesa uma cozinha com alma — a mente cozinha e a alma tempera — com técnica, carinho e sabor.

I can not recommend Chef Mateus and his family highly enough. A 10 out of 10. Communication was clear feom the very start. They were professional and engaging. There put together a beautiful presentation for the table and described each diamsh and where they came from. It was a difficult to pick a favorite part of the meal because everything was so delicious. It was a memorable night for our family and it truly stands out from our time in Portugal!

We had a great experience with Take a Chef and Chef Mateus. The team was communicative, facilitated a great evening, and the food was delicious! Highly recommend

Chef Mateus und sein Team waren ein absoluter Traum!! So freundlich und zuvorkommend! Von der Planung bis zum eigentlichen Abend hat er sich so unglaublich viel Mühe gegeben! Ich bin im so so dankbar und kann jedem nur empfehlen, wenn man einen unvergesslichen Abend haben möchte. Es war alles eine Überraschung für meine Gäste und das Feedback war komplett positiv und alle waren sehr glücklich! Also er ist eine große Herzens Empfehlung von mir :)

We had an excellent evening. The food was delicious and the presentation was perfect

Mateus and his folks did a great job. Great communicator on explaining the menu. The food was unique and well prepared. The flavors were diverse and delicious. We were all impressed and grateful for Mateus and his folks.

Chef Mateus and team were excellent from the start! Helped us curate a menu that catered to all requirements and needs. And on the day the set up was perfect, exactly what we wanted. The food was also absolutely delicious! Would definitely recommend!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Chef Mateus as our private chef last night, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, every detail was thoughtfully curated and executed to perfection. He created an incredible four-course meal that exceeded all expectations, beginning with a delicious cocktail that felt so authentically Portuguese, followed by beautifully paired wine at the table. Each dish was not only stunning but full of flavor. What made the evening even more special was Mateu himself and his wonderful team. They were so warm, welcoming, and genuinely lovely, creating such a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. It made the night feel incredibly personal and memorable. This was a hen celebration, and the bride had the most amazing time, something we’ll all cherish. As if the evening couldn’t get any better, Mateus added the most thoughtful finishing touches: a Lisbon souvenir, a handwritten note, and beautiful flowers. The table was also decorated so elegantly, it all felt truly magical. Every single detail was gorgeous. We couldn’t recommend Chef Mateus and his team more highly. Thank you for such a special evening, we’ll never forget it. Thank you so much Mateus and team!

We hired a Mateus during our stay in Portugal, and it was one of the best parts of the trip. The food was absolutely incredible - beautifully presented, full of flavour, and made with amazing local ingredients. The whole experience felt effortless, from the seamless service to the spotless kitchen afterwards. It honestly felt like a restaurant quality experience in the comfort of our villa. Would 100% recommend, it made our trip so special.

Chef Mateus has great communication. He catered to our group for food allergies when creating the menu. He and the crew were very engaging with our group. He proposed different dishes and worked with us to create the menu for our group. All of the food was incredible and everyone from our group was so impressed.

Chef Mateus Alves prepared an excellent meal for us with local products. The communication before was excellent. We can really recommend him.