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Private chef hire for your Algarve villa — in-home dining, bespoke menus & personal catering across Faro, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Vilamoura, Albufeira & Lagos.
Our Story & Mission
Heart-led Cooking
· Villa Private Chef ·
Rooted in the Algarve
What began as The Farm House Project has evolved into Algarve Kitchen Collective — a private chef-led collective rooted in the Algarve.
Today reimagined with a brand new vision centred around chefs, craft and meaningful dining. It has now evolved into a refined dining collective - a space where different culinary voices come together under one ethos: Heart-Led Cooking. Food Crafted With Meaning.
Inspired by the Algarve´s land, sea and way of life, we collaborate with a collective of handpicked chefs — each bringing their own expertise and flavour identity, to create your next soulful dining experience.
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The Experience
Private Dining
For smaller gatherings designed around connection and atmosphere.
Villa Private Chef (4 days +)
A curated chef experience throughout your stay.
We provide private chef and full-service holiday villa catering for family gatherings, birthday parties, hen parties, and boutique weddings — always centered around the joy of sharing.
We host refined private chef experiences for intimate gatherings, celebrations and villa stays.
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Private Chef
Delicate, aromatic and vibrant plates influenced by Southeast Asia — broths, spices and tropical freshness.
Asian Essence Kitchen
Sun-kissed flavours inspired by Italy, France and Greece — colourful, olive oil–driven dishes made to be shared.
Mediterranean Harvest Table
A contemporary celebration of Portugal’s coastal soul — fresh seafood, local farms, and timeless regional recipes reimagined with creativity and lightness.
Modern Portuguese Roots
Live-fire cooking, bold flavours, smoke and flame. Rustic, generous and perfect for long summer evenings.
Fire up the Grill
Your experience is shaped around four culinary themes to choose from, with each menu developed by a chef who truly masters that style. This allows the food to reflect not just a recipe, but the soul, skill and creativity of the person cooking it.
Our Crafted Culinary Menus
How Your Experience Unfolds
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We bring the soul of our collective to your villa, creating a refined space to gather over honest, beautifully crafted food. We take care of the details, leaving you to simply stay present and enjoy the rhythm of the evening.
Tell Us About Your Event
Share the details of your gathering through our contact form, and explore our collection of chef-crafted menus. Once you’ve selected your favorites and confirmed your reservation, we start preparing your experience.
Your Algarve private chef sources the finest seasonal ingredients. Our in-villa catering team will arrive a few hours before dinner to set the table and get the kitchen humming.
The Service
We keep things flowing quietly in the background. As the night unfolds, each dish is finished and served with a gentle touch, ensuring your water and wine are topped up.
We Leave it Just Right
As the evening winds down, we quietly restore your kitchen to its original state. We leave you to enjoy the rest of your night with nothing to do but savor the memories.
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Why Algarve
Kitchen Collective
A collective of handpicked chefs, each expressing their own culinary voice. Menus guided by skill, passion and creativity, with flavours inspired by the world.
Intimate gatherings, deeply rooted in the Algarve, serving Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Faro, Loulé, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Portimão and beyond.
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Thoughtfully cooked. Beautifully shared.
Brian Harle
"Diogo and Rosa made our villa dinner effortless and unforgettable. We were amazed by their service from start to finish. From dietary checks to cooking on the BBQ, they handled everything while we relaxed. Incredible food, impeccable service, and a night we’ll remember. Booking them again without question."
Andrew Davies
“I just wanted to thank you very much for the excellent service last night. It was all that we expected and more! Thank you so much!”
"Hélène, everything was excellent. All six of us loved the food.
Chef Kylian and Ricardo are both lovely hosts.
My wife said the ribs were some of the best she ever had.
Michael Smith
Kate Alibhai
“We had a lovely birthday evening, the food and table service were both excellent. Chef Diogo and Ricardo were both lovely, friendly guys and worked in a very professional way. The chef explained each dish as they were served, and everything was excellent. Ricardo was very friendly and efficient, ensuring our glasses were topped up at all times! The whole family enjoyed the evening and loved the food.”
Joey Vera
"Hélène, thank you for everything. Diogo & Maria were fantastic.
The dinner was amazing! Everyone had a great time, and the whole thing was a great experience. The chef and assistant were excellent. Tracy had a fantastic birthday. The sardines!! Amazing. Thanks again."
Natasha Johns
“Thank you so much for everything! The food was delicious, everyone loved it and the staff couldn’t do enough for us, they really did make the night! So kind and helpful.”
Marcus & Bryony
“Bryony and I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to you and your team for helping make our wedding so special. You truly went above and beyond—your support, advice, and calm professionalism were such a big part of what made the day run so smoothly. Everyone raved about the food. One guest even said, “That was the best food I’ve ever had at a wedding - and believe me, he’s been to lots of weddings! With thanks again."
Planning your experience in the Algarve?
Tell us about your dates, location and preferred culinary style - and we'll curate the rest.
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