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Anonymous
Lisbon on Jan 2025
I hired Bilge from Kök for personal cooking at a couple of dinners I hosted for my friends, and it went really well. The food was delicious and she was very professional and organized. She promised to be on time and delivered on that promise. I wanted a specific cuisine, which is her specialty, so everything felt personalized. She also accommodated dietary restrictions like pistachio and cashew nuts without any issues. The presentation of the meals was great, using fresh and high-quality ingredients. Bilge was flexible with my last-minute requests, responding quickly even when she didn't have to, which made everything go smoothly. Plus, her pricing is very fair for the service provided.
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Nadia
Lisbon on Jul 2024
Katharina from Chef Matías de Araujo provided outstanding service for our private event in Caparica. The ceviche was served right on schedule and the whole setup was impressively organized. It's worth mentioning that Katharina is multilingual, speaking four languages, which was a huge plus for our international guests. Moreover, they were very attentive to my dietary needs due to an allergy, ensuring everything was safe for me to enjoy. The quality of the fish served was top-notch and surprisingly affordable—I honestly think they could charge more for such quality! Without a doubt, I'll be hiring Katharina again for future events.
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Yasemin
Lisbon on Jan 2025
I recently used Bilge from Kök for catering at a birthday event, and I was really pleased with the service. I shared my preferences for small, shareable bites that are easy to eat by hand, and she crafted a menu with modern, contemporary Turkish cuisine just as I wanted. The food was fresh, featuring ingredients that are hard to find in regular supermarkets. Everything looked beautiful and photogenic, with colorful plates and decorative elements. Bilge was very communicative throughout the process and felt more like a friend than just a service provider. She arrived early on the event day to ensure everything was perfect, managed everything seamlessly with her assistant's help, and offered competitive pricing compared to others I considered.
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Troy
Lisbon on Feb 2025
I recently hired Luce McKenna as a private chef for two months after having our baby, and it was a fantastic experience. They came to our home twice a week, handling grocery shopping and cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner for us. It was great having restaurant-quality leftovers that lasted throughout the week. Luce was very flexible with menu options; they suggested meals but also adapted dishes based on a cookbook we liked. They were always responsive to our preferences and punctual in their service. Overall, it made life much easier during those busy months!
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Sean
Lisbon on Nov 2024
I've been using Tamires from Personal Chef Tami Ribeiro for my meal prep needs, and it's been really helpful. Every month, I have a different diet plan, and she adapts to it perfectly. This month was all vegan for a detox I'm doing, and last month we focused on meals that gave me more energy for my training. She provides a list of ingredients that I buy before she comes over once a month to prepare everything. The meals usually last me the whole month, which is super convenient.
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Anonymous
Lisbon on Nov 2024
I’ve been using Personal Chef Tami Ribeiro's services for a few months now, and I’m really happy with it. Tamires comes to my house every two weeks to cook, and the food is always delicious. She’s great at preparing meals that last us one to two weeks. I appreciate how she always asks what I want to eat and gives me a list of ingredients to buy ahead of time. Overall, I'm very satisfied with her cooking skills and the convenience she provides!
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