Gastronomy is my world, my job is to leave it better.

Chef Filipe was incredible and really was key in such wonderful vacations we had; it is never easy to have someone foreign to the family to join us and chef Filipe was amazingly gentle and kind with all of us so that quickly he was part of the family also; The engagement and energy and selection of the food was precise and selective. Everyday we were all excited to see what chef Filipe would prepare for us. A truly remarkable experience that we would repeat without hesitation.

Very nice experience from start to finish!

Chef Vaz was amazing! He curated a lovely meal for our family and even went out of his way to find a cake for my mother in laws birthday and wine. The food was beyond tasty and you can really tell he knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend Chef Vaz for any occasion. He’s also a lovely person which helps!

Chef Vaz was amazing. The whole experience was a magical night for our family and I would hire him again in an instant. The food was delicious and he helped give us a better understanding of the Algarve and the culture. 10 out of 10!

Chef Filipe exceeded every expectation we had. What I thought was going to be a nice dinner turned out to be a 5 hour tour through Portuguese cuisines. Fantastic food, fantastic presentation, fantastic conversation. The night a huge hit with all 11 people, children and adults alike. On top of that, he went above and beyond with suggestions for things to see and do during our trip. 10/10, if we come back to the region, he will be booked again

Chef arrived, the experience was exceptional. The chef created a menu that was both thoughtful and beautifully executed, with every course showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients and outstanding flavor. The opening selection of breads with Azores butter, olives, and cheese and charcuterie was the perfect start. The sugar drop tomato gratin with goat cheese and togarashi was a standout, balancing sweetness, creaminess, and a subtle kick of spice. The duck leg confit croquetas with romanesco and orange were perfectly crisp on the outside, rich and flavorful on the inside. The starters were equally impressive. The green asparagus with wild mushrooms and chorizo was earthy and satisfying, while the cantaloupe paired with Black Pig prosciutto offered a refreshing contrast of sweet and savory. The caramelized peaches with burrata were simply outstanding—fresh, creamy, and beautifully balanced. For the main course, every dish was prepared to perfection. The lamb was tender and expertly seasoned, the piri piri chicken was juicy with just the right amount of heat, and the Black Pig was incredibly flavorful. The sides complemented the meal wonderfully, especially the grilled potatoes, corn, sugar drop tomato salad, and refreshing watermelon with mint. The evening ended on a high note with the lime and passion fruit mousse, which was light, vibrant, and the perfect refreshing finish to an incredible meal. Compliments to the chef and delivering such a memorable dining experience. Every course reflected creativity, attention to detail, and genuine passion. This was an outstanding meal from beginning to end, and I would happily book him again.

Vaz Filipe is a fantastic chef - the presentation and menu fit our group very well. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner - ate too much! We absolutely loved the experience and would hire Vaz Filipe again if we are lucky enough to come back to Lagos!

We loved our evening with Chef Vaz - we had a very delicious dinner and he was very engaging in every way - everything was beautifully presented and Filipe was great at explaining the origins of each dish etc. we had a very relaxing, fun family evening and it was wonderful to have everything cleared up so beautifully.

What an Incredible evening! Chef Vaz was so polite, professional and overall an outstanding chef. The story, the presentation, taste etc were all amazing and different to anything I’ve experienced before. With proper Portuguese dishes you wouldn’t always find in the restaurants. He was very attentive. Looked after us and went above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended!

I can’t recommend Chef Vaz enough. My husband decided to have his birthday in Portugal and as a gift I hired a personal chef for our group. I chose Chef Vaz because of his great reviews and we were not disappointed. I’m not a foodie so I was a little nervous with what to suggest for a dinner but everyone else in my group are more adventurous eaters so I was hoping they would enjoy the meal. I didn’t have to worry at all. Not only did they love it but I loved it as well, which is saying a lot because I’m a very picky eater. Chef Vaz was punctual ( even though the place we were staying was kind of remote and hard to find), very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and professional. Extremely happy with him and his meal. The group was talking about it for days. Highly recommended