Private Chef · Lisbon, Cascais & Sintra
Private Chef Lisbon.
Your Menu.
Your Home.
A truly unique private chef experience in Portugal.
From €85 per person.
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.
Gather your favourite people at home, holiday Villa or Airbnb. Justin creates a menu around your tastes and takes care of cooking, service and kitchen cleanup, leaving you at the table, not in the kitchen.
From €85 per person
A wedding menu that feels like you, not a package chosen from a brochure. From cocktail canapés to a beautifully plated multi course menu, Justin shapes the food around your tastes, your setting and the way you want to celebrate.
Custom pricing
Make one night of the trip all about your favourite people. Bold flavours, generous plates and a private chef cooking at your villa or Airbnb. Start the celebrations around the table, or make dinner the main event.
From €85 per person
Their favourite flavours. Your favourite people. A whole evening to enjoy together. Justin builds a personal menu around the guest of honour, turning a birthday, anniversary or reunion into something far more thoughtful than another restaurant reservation.
From €85 per person
Let the hospitality reflect the quality of your brand. From client dinners to team celebrations, Justin creates a menu and dining experience shaped around your company, your guests and the occasion. Distinctive food and thoughtful service make your guests feel valued, leaving you free to build relationships and let your brand shine.
Custom pricing
Give every day something to look forward to around the table. From relaxed breakfasts to dinners worth lingering over, Justin plans your chosen meals around the rhythm of your stay. Fresh variety, personal menus and less time organising food, so your guests can settle in, connect and enjoy being there.
Custom pricing
How It Works
Three Steps.
That's It.
Tell Us About Your Event
Fill in the form below event type, guest count, date, location, and any dietary needs. Takes 2 minutes.
Get a Custom Menu in 24h
Justin confirms availability and sends your custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner.
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
Winner of the TV cooking competition The World Cook.
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. Competition-tested skill. Zero ego. That's what shows up at your door.
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What You Get
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“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
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Get Your Free Quote
Receive availability confirmation, your custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner.
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Justin will confirm availability and send your custom menu and quote within 24 hours, often sooner.
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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.
- ✓Wine pairing recommendations
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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?+
As a general rule, Justin caters for groups of 8 to 100 guests, with larger groups also welcome and scoped individually. Smaller groups may also be possible; a minimum booking value may apply and will be confirmed for the requested date, as it varies with the 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.
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.