Hello, I’m Chef Mateus Alves.

Born in Brazil and based in Portugal since 2016, Lisbon has become my home and the foundation of my culinary journey. With nearly a decade of experience, I trained in Kitchen Management and Production at the Portuguese School of Hospitality and Tourism, and further developed my craft through international training, including Le Cordon Bleu and Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in Naples.

For the past two years, I have had the privilege of working privately for a distinguished family. This experience has shaped my philosophy: exceptional food does not need to be complicated. Beautiful ingredients, thoughtful techniques and careful execution can create truly memorable dining experiences.

My cuisine draws inspiration from Portuguese, Brazilian and Mediterranean traditions, combined with a contemporary and elegant approach.

For me, private dining is about more than food, it is about creating a memorable experience around the table, with warmth, precision and attention to every detail.

Exceptional ingredients. Honest cooking. Beautifully executed.

For me, cooking is...

Mostrar todo meu amor e paixão nos pratos que faço.

I learned to cook at...

Tive a honra de aprender com cozinheiros tanto em formações quanto em ambiente profissional.

A cooking secret...

Tratar com amor e respeito cada ingrediente.

My menus

A Taste of Elegance

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Amuse-bouche : Brioche, oignons caramélisés, chou vert mariné et porc grillé

FIRST COURSE

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Ceviche de coquilles Saint-Jacques au beurre noisette

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Pluma de porc, purée de pommes de terre aux noix, réduction de vin et poivre de genièvre

Poisson confit, croûte de pain et jambon, citrouille rôtie

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Mousse de mangue, coulis de framboise, noix de coco grillée

The Art of Flavor

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Amuse: Saucisses sautées au miel et coriandre, servies avec des toasts de brioche

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Palourdes sautées au vin, ail, persil et citron

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Morue à la crème, gratinée au four avec du fromage

Porc à la Vinha d'Alhos" (Filet de porc mariné à l'ail, vin, paprika et vinaigre aromatisé, servi avec de la polenta et du chou rouge mariné aux agrumes

DESSERT

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Gâteau roulé à l'orange, crème anglaise aromatique, surmonté d'un croquant à la cannelle

The Essence

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Appetizer ( homemade bread, flavored butter, cheese, chef's jam, olives)

Green soup with shitake

FIRST COURSE

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Avocado salad, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, shallots

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Risotto with leeks and mushrooms

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Almond and raspberry tart

Flavors of the Mediterranean

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Couvert Sharing (Homemade bread flavored with spices, aromatic lime and mint butter, chef's homemade apple jam, Portuguese cheese, olives)

FIRST COURSE

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Prawns sautéed in garlic, butter, coriander, lemon and apple cider

Cream of cauliflower and roast garlic

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Rice "by the sea"

Pork loin, pumpkin puree and red onion pickles

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Pudding, coffee crumble and ice cream

Our garden menu - Vegan / vegetarian

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Couvert (Homemade bread, flavored veg butter, flavored olives, jam, fresh Alentejo goat cheese)

FIRST COURSE

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Salad, eryngii, beterrada, blueberries, vinaigrette (mapple sirop, lime, vinegar and olive oil), rucula

Chef's beans soup

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Vegan sausage, cream, spinach

Creamy tempeh marinated rice

DESSERT

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Portuguese almond cake - Veg option

Journey to Brazilian Flavors

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Tapioca dadinho (tapioca, milk and cheese, transformed into a tasty and typical Brazilian snack, served with the chef's homemade jam)

Calabresa with onion (traditional cured Brazilian sausage seasoned with pepperoni pepper, an appetizer that is not lacking in good and relaxed Brazilian dinners)

FIRST COURSE

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Cassava broth (traditional vegetable widely used in Brazilian cuisine, transformed into a beautiful and tasty creamy soup served with shredded jerky)

MAIN COURSE

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Shrimp Bobo (Afro-Brazilian cuisine dish With a creamy consistency, it is made with shrimps sautéed in green seasonings and coconut milk, mixed in mashed manioc and more palm oil) It is served with herb rice

Boiled beef with carrots, peas and new potatoes. Served with white rice and sautéed cabbage

DESSERT

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Lime mousse served with paçoca crumble (traditional Brazilian sweet made from ground peanuts)

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Chef Mateus's reviews

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We had the absolute pleasure of hiring Chef Mateus Alves for a private dinner in Paris to celebrate my sister’s hen party, and the entire experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, everything was beautifully curated, thoughtful, and completely delicious. Each dish was a work of art — flawlessly presented, bursting with incredible flavour, and crafted using fresh, local ingredients. You could genuinely taste the care and precision that went into every bite. Mateus took the time to tailor the menu to our tastes, incorporating some of my sister’s favourite ingredients and even theming the dessert to reflect that — such a personal and thoughtful touch that really made the evening special. What truly stood out was his attention to detail: from printed menus to the impeccably set table, nothing was overlooked. He was also incredibly accommodating with dietary requirements, creating a separate special dish for one of our guests. Mateus and his brother Marcos, were an absolute delight to have in the space — professional, respectful, and genuinely lovely people. They left the kitchen spotless! It was an unforgettable dining experience that exceeded all expectations, and we can’t wait for the chance to enjoy Chef Mateus's cooking again. Highly, highly recommended!

Chef Mateus and their team were absolutely incredible! They were so kind and professional, I am so pleased we hired them for our wedding lunch. The food was locally-sourced and tasted amazing! We look forward to our next meals with them.