Can a private chef cater for dietary restrictions?

Absolutely. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, allergies, just mention when enquiring and the menu will be designed around your needs.

What does a private chef bring?

Justin arrives with all ingredients, tools, and everything needed. All you need is a functioning kitchen. He handles cooking, plating, service, and full cleanup.

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.

Q: How much does a private chef cost in Lisbon?

Private chef services with Justin Jennings start from €85 per person, which includes a custom menu, all ingredients, cooking, plating, service, and cleanup. Final pricing depends on menu complexity, guest count, and location.

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

From €85 per person.

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🏆 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, fresh ingredients, and a personal chef who handles everything, cooking, plating, and cleanup. You host. We do the rest.

Dinner Parties →

Event scope is assessed from the current brief rather than unsupported capacities or statistics.

From €85 per person

Weddings →

Event scope is assessed from the current brief rather than unsupported capacities or statistics.

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

Corporate Events →

Event scope is assessed from the current brief rather than unsupported capacities or statistics.

Custom pricing

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.

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 fresh ingredients and everything needed. You don't lift a finger.

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 Jennings cooking on The World Cook, Amazon Prime

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What You Get

Seared duck breast by private chef Justin Jennings, fine dining at your home in Lisbon

Private chef dessert course by Justin Jennings

Private chef starter course prawn verrine

Asian fusion gyoza by private chef Justin Jennings

Chef Justin Jennings cooking at a private event in Lisbon

Chocolate tart by private chef Justin Jennings

Private dining main course by Chef Justin Jennings

Australian sticky date pudding by private chef

Private chef meat dish plating by Justin Jennings

Saffron risotto by private chef Justin Jennings Lisbon

Red velvet dessert by private chef Justin Jennings

Mango panna cotta by private chef Justin Jennings

Prawn carpaccio by private chef Justin Jennings Lisbon Cascais

Verified Client Feedback

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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

Get Started

Get Your Free Quote

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

Name *

Email *

Phone / WhatsApp

Event Type *

Number of Guests *

Preferred Date *

Location *

Anything Else?

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

What's Included

✓Custom menu designed for your event
✓All ingredients fresh, locally sourced
✓Cooking at your location
✓Professional plating and service
✓Full cleanup after the event
✓Dietary requirements are assessed during menu planning. 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?+

Contact Justin directly to ask about the date and service required for your event.

What areas do you cover?+

Justin covers Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Estoril, Ericeira, Setúbal, and the surrounding region. Travel outside the greater Lisbon area is available on request.

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?+

Dietary requirements are assessed during menu planning. An allergen-free environment is not promised.

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

Single-event service includes custom menu design, ingredients, cooking at the client location, plating and service, and cleanup.

How far in advance should I book?+

Contact Justin directly to ask about the date and service required for your event.

Private Chef Lisbon.Your Menu.Your Home.

Pick Your Occasion

Three Steps.That's It.

Tell Us About Your Event

Get a Custom Menu in 24h

Book, Relax & Enjoy

World Champion.Genuinely Nice Guy.

What You Get

Trusted by Private Dining Clients

Get Your Free Quote

What's Included

Contact Directly

Service Area

Common Questions

Private Chef Lisbon.
Your Menu.
Your Home.

Three Steps.
That's It.

World Champion.
Genuinely Nice Guy.