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Private chef · Viana do Castelo

A private chef for your table in Viana do Castelo.

Meals for the week, events and dinners at home. 10+ years of professional cooking, with flavours from Portugal, Italy and Venezuela.

Chef Sarano in a black chef’s jacket, focused in a professional kitchen.

What the chef does for you

Three ways to work together. The menu is agreed with you and the price is given by quote.

  • Lasagne bolognese with a golden cheese crust, served with a fork.

    Weekly meal prep

    In Portuguese, "marmitas": meals prepared for the week, for people with little time who still want to eat well.

    See weekly meal prep
  • Steak with a poached egg, roast potatoes and chives.

    Events and catering

    Parties, weddings, company lunches and barbecues, with a menu planned for your guests.

    See events and catering
  • Prawn risotto with parmesan shavings and parsley.

    Experiences

    A private dinner at your home, a tasting menu or a cooking workshop with the chef.

    See experiences

Alfonso Cesarano Santaella, Chef Sarano

Venezuelan, in Portugal since 2020. Over 10 years of professional cooking; today he cooks independently in Viana do Castelo. He speaks Portuguese, Spanish and English.

Meet the chef

Three cuisines, one standard of care

  • Portuguese

    Atlantic fish, meats from the Minho and the classic dishes, made with seasonal produce.

  • Italian

    Fresh pasta, risotto, lasagne and slow-cooked sauces.

  • Venezuelan

    Empanadas and the flavours of Venezuela, the chef’s home country.

How it works

  1. 01

    Send a message

    Give the date, the number of guests, the location and any allergies.

  2. 02

    Get a proposal

    The chef suggests a menu and sends a quote.

  3. 03

    Sit down and eat

    The chef cooks and serves, at your home or at the event venue.

Where the chef works

In the Viana do Castelo municipality. Other areas are arranged case by case.

Have a date in mind?

Send the date, the number of guests and the location. The chef replies with a menu proposal and a quote.

Prices are given by quote, tailored to each request.

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