Enjoy an unforgettable private dining experience in your villa, prepared by award-winning Chef Duarte Martins using the finest seasonal ingredients from Madeira.
Available across Madeira. Advance booking recommended.
Born and raised in Madeira, Chef Duarte Martins brings over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience, combining refined culinary techniques with a deep passion for the island’s rich gastronomic traditions.
Today, he creates bespoke private dining experiences in luxury villas across Madeira, using the finest seasonal local ingredients to craft elegant menus inspired by the island.
Every menu is carefully tailored to your tastes, creating an intimate and unforgettable dining experience for couples, families and special celebrations.
Every dinner tells the story of Madeira.
✦ 20+ Years Experience
✦ Luxury Hospitality Experience
✦ Bespoke Menus
✦ Local Seasonal Ingredients
Born in Madeira and trained in fine gastronomy, Chef Duarte Martins transforms the island’s rich culinary heritage into elegant, contemporary experiences. With over two decades of professional expertise in 4- and 5-star hotels and fine dining restaurants, he offers a refined private chef service for the most discerning guests.
Blending seasonal local ingredients, creative flair, and international sophistication. Whether for a family metal, an intimate dinner, a luxury villa experience, or a private event, each moment becomes a celebration of taste, artistry, and authenticity.
Experience the essence of Madeira Island at your table.
Every enquiry is answered personally by Chef Duarte Martins.
Elie D 😇Recommended🎉 We had a truely unique 5 stars experience with Duarte and his assistant in our private home in Ponta Do Sol! This has been our best experience on 8 days on the Island. - The food, let’s talk about the most important. We chose a full surprise menu and we do not regret! We are foodies without restrictions and allergies. We had a blast 💥 it was extremely well presented in the plates, with mix of colors and textures. The flavors of each 4 plates were delicious and surprisingly. Revealing the hard work behind each piece made with local ingredients! - Initial contact has been easy, direct and very accommodating for a best planning. - Duarte comes with everything to do his job so you really do not need to worry about anything from plates, cooking, silverware etc. - Sue, the assistant, was serving the wines and water, with a sweet accent, but a big smile and shinning eyes. - They came in advance, prepared everything, including this simple but very beautiful table outside. We were amazed ❤️ Thank you Duarte and Sue for making this moment magic and successful ❤️Elyse Z Duarte and his team are fantastic. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Highly recommend!Vasyl A Delicious food and excellent service! Duarte took care of everything - from preparation to cleanup. All we had to do was relax and enjoy the dinner. Highly recommended - 5/5.Adie We booked Duarte for a small dinner with friends at a beautiful villa in Funchal. He was great to work with offering initially two different menus to choose from, but also with the option to mix and match or for us to make suggestions. The day of the dinner went very well. Duarte was communicative, punctual and very kind and it turns out had actually cooked for a dinner party at the house once before! Dinner itself was delicious, special and fresh with 4 courses plus some different wines. We had a soup, a starter, a fish dish (grouper fillet with coconut sauce), a meat dish (ossobuco beef stew in Madeira wine) and dessert. If you are looking for a chef to prepare a special meal for you while on holiday in Madeira I highly recommend Duarte!Sophie W Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish… from menu ideas/suggestions and accommodating preferences/dietary requirements to a beautifully presented and delicious meal with great service. Oh…and a clean and tidy kitchen afterwards! Would highly recommend Duarte.Showing only 5 star reviews
Luxury villas, yacht charters and premium accommodation providers trust Duarte to deliver unforgettable dining experiences across Madeira
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