🌊 Portugal • Atlantic Coast

Private Chef in Algarve

Atlantic fish, Alentejo wines and French expertise

You've rented a dream villa between Quinta do Lago and Lagos. But between winding roads to restaurants, impossible reservations in high season and tired children after the beach... who really wants to manage meals? I'll set up in your kitchen and transform the treasures of the Portuguese coast into French gastronomy.

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A French chef in your Algarve villa

The Algarve is not just about stunning beaches and golf courses. It's also one of Europe's best-kept culinary secrets: fish caught the same morning, seafood from the Ria Formosa, olive oils from the Alentejo, almonds and figs from the Serra.

My approach? French technique applied to Portuguese treasures. I shop at the Olhão fish market, negotiate with Loulé producers, and transform everything in your villa's kitchen.

You come back from the beach, the table is set by the pool, and a perfectly roasted robalo awaits you. That's the Algarve experience I offer.

Private chef cooking in a villa in Algarve

Why families choose a villa chef

The reality of holidays in Algarve with children

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Winding roads

The most beautiful villas are often remote. After a beach day, nobody wants to drive 30 minutes to a restaurant.

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Impossible bookings

In July-August, the best restaurants are fully booked weeks in advance. What's left? Tourist traps.

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Tired children

After a day at the pool and beach, little ones are exhausted. A restaurant at 9pm? Guaranteed disaster.

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Unused kitchen

Your villa has a stunning kitchen, but who wants to cook on holiday? Especially when local products are exceptional.

Your day with a private chef

I take care of everything while you enjoy your holiday

A typical day in your villa

7:30 AM

Fresh market

I'm at the Olhão fish market selecting the best catches. You're still asleep.

9:00 AM

Breakfast ready

Fresh fruit, local pastries, eggs from the farm... everything is ready when you wake up.

Chef moment
10:00 - 5:00 PM

Beach & pool

You enjoy your day. I prepare everything for tonight and can organise lunch if you wish.

6:30 PM

Aperitif by the pool

Return from the beach, refreshments and small savoury bites awaiting you.

Chef moment
8:00 PM

Gourmet dinner

Service begins. The children are fed first if needed, the adults savour each course.

Chef moment
10:30 PM

Kitchen cleaned

I leave. Kitchen spotless. You enjoy the starry terrace with a digestif.

My formulas

Tailored to your stay and wishes

Essential

€400
per day
  • 3-course dinner
  • Market shopping included
  • Table service
  • Kitchen cleaned
  • Minimum 4 days
Perfect for intimate dinners and small families

Prestige

€450
per day
  • Breakfast + Dinner (4 courses)
  • Premium market shopping
  • Wine pairing suggestions
  • Children's menu included
  • Flexible schedules
The favourite of families with children

Exclusive

€600
per day
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Exceptional products (lobster, percebes...)
  • Cooking class option
  • Special events
  • Full availability
For those who want the complete experience

Minimum duration: 4 days • Travel and accommodation costs: detailed in personalised quote

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Where I work in Algarve

I travel throughout the region to cook in your villa

⭐ Golden Triangle

The heart of Portuguese luxury. Exceptional villas between golf fairways and private beaches. Demanding international clientele, high-end infrastructure. This is where I cook most often.

Quinta do Lago Vale do Lobo Vilamoura Almancil

🌅 West Coast - Lagos & surroundings

Authenticity and charm. Spectacular Ponta da Piedade cliffs, laid-back Praia da Luz atmosphere. Families seeking the "real" Portugal away from tourist complexes.

Lagos Praia da Luz Burgau Sagres Carvoeiro

🏝️ East Coast - Tavira & the islands

The Algarve's best-kept secret. Deserted islands of Ria Formosa, traditional Tavira architecture, authentic fish markets. Absolute calm and preserved flavours.

Tavira Olhão Faro Cabanas de Tavira Santa Luzia

🌿 Countryside & Serra

Green mountains and perched white villages. Caldas de Monchique thermal springs, Silves Moorish castles. For those who want to combine beach and preserved nature.

Monchique Silves Loulé São Brás de Alportel

What makes Algarve perfect for a chef

An exceptional terroir to elevate

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Atlantic fish

Olhão market is a treasure: robalo (sea bass), dourada (sea bream), polvo (octopus), percebes... Fish caught in the morning, prepared in the evening.

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Hidden gem wines

Neighbouring Alentejo produces powerful reds, Douro fresh whites. I create food and wine pairings that surprise even connoisseurs.

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Local produce

Algarve almonds, Silves oranges, dried figs, Serra sheep cheese... A Mediterranean larder at your villa's doorstep.

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Terrace cooking

300 days of sunshine a year. Your villas often have equipped outdoor kitchens. I grill fish over wood fire while you watch the sunset.

Why a French chef in Algarve?

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    French technique, Portuguese products

    I elevate robalo with a salt crust, reimagine cataplana with French touches. The best of both worlds.

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    I know the markets

    Olhão fish market, Loulé covered market, Monchique organic producers... I know where to find the best products.

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    Family specialist

    Gourmet children's menus (no industrial nuggets), flexible schedules, allergies managed. Parents truly rest.

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    Absolute discretion

    Present in the kitchen when needed, invisible the rest of the time. Your family privacy is preserved.

My signature in Algarve

"I work Atlantic fish with French rigour. A perfectly cooked royal sea bream, Alentejo olive oil, wild herbs from Serra de Monchique... The simplicity that elevates. That's what I offer in your villa."

— Adam Brunet

Testimonials

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"We rented a villa in Quinta do Lago for 10 days with our 3 children and grandparents. Adam transformed our holiday. Coming back from Vale do Lobo beach to find steaming cataplana on the terrace... The children even tried the grilled octopus!"

The Delcourt Family Villa in Quinta do Lago, August 2024
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"We hesitated between a starred restaurant and a private chef. No regrets: the fish Adam prepared with catches from Olhão market was better than anything we'd have found outside. And we stayed in our pyjamas!"

Sophie & Julien M. Villa in Lagos, July 2024
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"We rented a large villa in Carvoeiro for a birthday (14 people). Adam handled all meals for 5 days. Impeccable organisation, exceptional cuisine. The lobster dinner on the terrace will remain etched in our memories."

Mercier Family Group Villa in Carvoeiro, September 2024
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"First experience with a private chef and certainly not the last. Our villa in Tavira had a magnificent kitchen we'd never have used without Adam. He even taught our 8-year-old son to make pastéis de nata!"

The Bernard Family Villa in Tavira, August 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a villa chef cost in Algarve?

Formulas range from €400/day (Essential) to €600/day (Exclusive). Travel costs and chef accommodation are additional, detailed in the personalised quote.

What is the minimum duration?

4 days minimum for villa chef services in Algarve.

Can we have you for just one evening?

No, the villa chef service is designed for stays of minimum 4 days. For one-off events (birthdays, etc.), contact me to discuss possibilities.

Where do you buy products in Algarve?

I mainly source from Olhão fish market (the best in the region), Loulé covered market for fruits, vegetables and cheeses, and local producers for olive oils and almonds.

How does shopping work?

I handle everything: product selection, market purchases, transport. Purchases are at your expense with detailed tracking. Allow around €40-60 per person per day depending on menus.

Do you work in the Golden Triangle (Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo)?

Yes, it's actually my main area of operation in Algarve. I know the villas of Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vilamoura well, and I also travel to Lagos, Tavira, Carvoeiro and throughout the countryside.

Do you offer children's menus?

Absolutely! I create menus adapted for children with fresh products. If they want nuggets, I make homemade nuggets. Allergies and intolerances 100% managed.

Can you cook for more than 10 people?

Yes, with additional staff if needed (server, kitchen assistant). Large Algarve family villas often accommodate 12-16 people: it's my speciality. To be discussed together based on your configuration.

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