Private chef Justin Jennings serving wine at an outdoor terrace dinner party in Lisbon

Private Chef · Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra

Private Chef Lisbon.
Your Menu.
Your Home.

Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

From €85 per person.

🏆 The World Cook Champion
★ Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
👨‍🍳 25+ Years Experience

What We Do

Pick Your Occasion

Every event gets a custom menu and high-quality ingredients freshly sourced for that menu. Justin handles cooking, plating, service and cleanup. You host. We do the rest.

Plated steak dinner
Dinner Parties →

Justin specialises in events for 8 to 100 guests, with larger groups welcome and scoped individually. Eight guests is the hard booking minimum.

From €85 per person

Prawn carpaccio with mango and avocado
Weddings →

Justin specialises in events for 8 to 100 guests, with larger groups welcome and scoped individually. Eight guests is the hard booking minimum.

Custom pricing

Gyoza dumplings with cabbage and soy sauce
Bachelor & Bachelorette →

Something better than a restaurant booking. A private chef at your Airbnb or villa turns a regular night into the highlight of the trip. International flavours, relaxed vibes, everyone around one table.

From €85 per person

Chocolate tart with caramel popcorn and lime
Birthdays & Celebrations →

Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, the occasions that deserve more than ordering in. A personalised menu with the guest of honour's favourite flavours front and centre.

From €85 per person

Steak board with vegetables
Corporate Events →

Justin specialises in events for 8 to 100 guests, with larger groups welcome and scoped individually. Eight guests is the hard booking minimum.

Custom pricing

Crab verrine with avocado and mango
Villa, Yacht & Airbnb →

On holiday in Portugal? Bring a World Champion chef to wherever you're staying. Villas in Cascais, yachts in the marina, penthouses in Chiado, Justin comes to you with everything.

From €85 per person

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How It Works

Three Steps.
That's It.

1

Tell Us About Your Event

Fill in the form below event type, guest count, date, location, and any dietary needs. Takes 2 minutes.

2

Get a Custom Menu in 24h

Justin confirms availability and sends your custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner.

3

Book, Relax & Enjoy

Confirm your booking. On the day, Justin arrives with his knives, specialist chef equipment and the freshly sourced ingredients. The agreed service includes plating and kitchen cleanup.

Your Chef

World Champion.
Genuinely Nice Guy.

Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

But here's the thing none of that matters if the chef makes your guests uncomfortable. Justin is the guy asking about your grandma's favourite recipe, making friends with your uncle, and keeping things relaxed while turning out food that people genuinely can't believe came from their own kitchen.

25+ years cooking across Australia, Hong Kong, and Portugal. Championship-level skill. Zero ego. That's what shows up at your door.

🏆 The World Cook Champion Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026. 🇦🇺 Australian Embassy Caterer 📖 UNCHOPPED Cookbook
Private chef Justin Jennings, The World Cook Champion, available for hire in Lisbon and Cascais
Justin owns Downunder by Justin Jennings, selected for the MICHELIN Guide in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Justin Jennings cooking on The World Cook, Amazon Prime

Verified Client Feedback

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Genuine feedback submitted through our testimonial form with permission to display each review.

★★★★★

“I requested one of the menus but with 2 different mains. This was not a problem. Justin could not have been more personable or easier to deal with. A wonderful experience.”

Jacky

Private dinner party

★★★★★

“Incredible meal and amazing night. We are so pleased we found you. The food was world-class and Justin made everyone feel so comfortable. Already planning the next one.”

Charlotte

Birthday celebration

★★★★★

“The experience was incredible, the service excellent and the food amazing! I totally recommend this to anyone. We will certainly repeat! Justin went above and beyond.”

Briten

Villa dinner, Cascais

Get Started

Get Your Free Quote

Receive availability confirmation, your custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner.

Justin replies within 24 hours, often sooner, including weekends and holidays.

What's Included

  • ✓Custom menu designed for your event
  • ✓High-quality ingredients freshly sourced for the agreed menu
  • ✓Cooking at your location
  • ✓Professional plating and service
  • ✓Full cleanup after the event
  • ✓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.
  • ✓Wine pairing recommendations

Contact Directly

📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +351 961 805 701

Service Area

Lisbon · Cascais · Sintra · Estoril · Ericeira · Setúbal · and surrounding areas. Travel outside Lisbon region available on request.

Common Questions

How much does a private chef cost in Lisbon?+

Private chef service starts from €85 per person on every day and in every season. The final quote and variable minimum booking value reflect the event brief, date, season and current demand.

What areas do you cover?+

There is no travel charge in Lisbon or Cascais. Other approved locations may have a custom travel charge. Locations outside Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais are available for single-day events only.

How many guests can you cater for?+

Justin specialises in private events for 8 to 100 guests, with larger groups also welcome and scoped individually. Eight guests is the hard booking minimum. The same minimum applies to plated dinners, buffets, weddings, yachts and multi-day bookings. Groups below eight cannot book by meeting a minimum spend. Any minimum booking value is confirmed for the requested date because it varies with season and current demand.

Can you cater for dietary restrictions?+

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.

Do you bring everything or do I need to prepare?+

Justin brings knives, specialist chef equipment and cold-box storage for short events. The property provides a working oven, hob, pots and pans, a sink with hot and cold water, and a BBQ for BBQ events. Clear as much bench space as possible. Tableware and any equipment hire are discussed during consultation.

How far in advance should I book?+

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

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