Essência Portuguesa
Portuguese classics, refined.
From 75€per person
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Thyme · Private dining & catering
Villa & vacation rental dining
Make your villa, Airbnb or vacation rental the setting for dinner. A private chef shops, cooks and serves at your accommodation. Your menu follows your group, not a restaurant timetable.
Request your menuMade around you
Your occasion. Your menu.
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Enjoy dinner without leaving your holiday home.
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Every course adapted to your guests.
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Plated dining for 2–20 or buffet up to 200.
Planning your dinner
Every detail, agreed with you.
Send the full address and photos or a description of the kitchen. Check that the host permits private-chef service. We bring professional equipment and necessary tableware; tell us in advance if no kitchen is available.
Based in Porto, serving northern Portugal within approximately 150 km. Further away? Ask us. Shopping, on-site cooking, service and kitchen clean-up are included. Drinks are excluded; the final quote depends on the menu, guest count and location.
Before you book
A few details.
Confirm permission for on-site cooking, kitchen access and dinner guests. Send us any property restrictions before we plan your menu.
Yes. These menus are starting points. Tell us your favourite ingredients, cuisines and dietary needs; the final menu is designed for your group.
Book
Request your menu
Share your plans. We will reply with availability and a personal menu proposal.
