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Anonymous
Cascais on Nov-2024
Initial Review
Service: Private chef
I’ve been using Personal Chef Tami Ribeiro’s services for a while now, and I’m really impressed. Tamires comes to my house once a week and creates delicious meals with great flavors. She has this magic touch in her cooking, and the presentation of her dishes is always amazing. What I appreciate most is how she customizes everything for my family, especially since my daughter is lactose intolerant—Tamires makes sure to adapt recipes accordingly. We buy the ingredients based on her list, which makes things easy. Communication with her is perfect; she speaks English fluently and is very pleasant to talk to. Plus, she’s always on time and offers good pricing for the service provided.
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Güneş
Lisbon on Jan-2025
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Service: Private chef services for birthday occasion
I recently hired Bilge from Kök to provide private chef services for my birthday with friends, and it was a great experience. Since most of us were Turkish, we requested Turkish dishes, and Bilge did an excellent job adapting the food for our Portuguese guests as well. She was very accommodating with dietary restrictions, including vegetarian options. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Communication throughout the process was smooth and professional, making the whole service feel modern and polished. Overall, I was very happy with how everything turned out!
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Guillemette
Lisbon on Feb-2025
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Service: Fish and shrimp meals while I was pregnant
I started using Cultivate's catering service with Rodiney as the chef when I was pregnant, and it was a fantastic experience. We discussed my dietary preferences and he prepared nutritious dishes with fish and shrimp, which were perfect for me during that time. The food quality was outstanding, even after freezing some portions. Occasionally, there was a one-day delay in delivery to ensure everything was fresh from the local market, which I appreciated. I've continued ordering their meals postpartum because of the excellent price-quality ratio and their friendly communication. Overall, I'm really satisfied with their service!
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Salomon
Lisbon on Jun-2024
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Service: Catering - diner for 20 people
Magali Rebibo provided catering for a dinner I hosted for 20 people, and I have to say, the experience was fantastic. The menu offered a great variety of options, which was appreciated by all my guests. Communication with Magali was smooth and efficient; she was very responsive to any questions or requests I had. Even though the event location was 45 minutes away from Lisbon, everything arrived on time without any hitches. The quantity and quality of food were top-notch and exactly what we had agreed upon. Overall, Magali's service exceeded my expectations – highly recommend her for anyone looking for worry-free event catering!
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Nikos
Lisbon on Dec-2024
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Service: Catering for a dinner
I recently had Elite Nomad Chefs, led by Spyridon, cater a dinner event for us, and everything was lovely. They came to our location and prepared the food right there, which made the experience even more special. Being from Greece myself, I wanted traditional Greek dishes to be part of our dinner, and they delivered perfectly on that front. There were no hidden charges either, so the price was very good. Overall, it was a wonderful experience with delicious food that celebrated our culture beautifully.
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Eva
Cascais & Frankfurt on Jul-2024
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Service: Group Culinary Workshop with 3 of my good friends
My friends and I booked a group culinary workshop with Chef Matías de Araujo, and it turned out to be an exceptional experience. Right from the start, we were greeted with drinks and a warm welcome. Katharina, along with the rest of the team, was incredibly friendly and took care of us throughout our time there. Chef Matias not only shared intricate details about cooking but also entertained us with humorous stories about food history and insights into their carefully chosen ingredients. Despite being part of a larger group of 10 to 12 people, the workshop felt personalized and intimate. Matias was attentive in answering everyone's questions which made the experience very engaging. The highlight for me was preparing ceviche; it was a hands-on activity where we each had our own sauces to work with, showcasing the high-quality ingredients provided. On top of that delightful culinary journey, discovering that Katharina is from Berlin created an instant connection between us since I'm from Frankfurt. Overall, it's safe to say this workshop exceeded my expectations in every way—definitely an unforgettable outing with friends!
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