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Seafood Personal Chef: Fresh From the Coast to Your Table

Fresh-caught fish, perfectly prepared shellfish, and coastal flavors — all sourced and cooked by a specialist chef in your home, from moqueca to ceviche.

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The Ocean's Best, Prepared at Your Home

Brazil has over 7,500 kilometers of coastline, and the seafood is extraordinary — from the oysters of Florianópolis to the shrimp of Bahia, the fresh catch of Rio's fish markets to the exotic river fish of the Amazon. A personal seafood chef brings this incredible bounty directly to your dining table, prepared with professional skill.

Seafood is the cuisine where expertise matters most. Thirty seconds separates perfectly cooked fish from a ruined dinner. Knowing which fish to buy, how to judge freshness, and how each species cooks differently — these are professional skills that make the difference between good and extraordinary.

Whether it's a beach house dinner party in Florianópolis, a fresh-catch experience in your Rio apartment, or an elegant seafood tasting menu in São Paulo, myChef connects you with chefs who transform the ocean's best into unforgettable meals.

Signature Dishes

Moqueca Baiana

intermediate

The iconic Bahian fish stew with fresh catch, coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers, and cilantro — rich, aromatic, and unmistakably Brazilian.

Best for: Dinner parties and Brazilian-themed evenings

Ceviche de Peixe Fresco

intermediate

Fresh white fish cured in citrus with red onion, chili, cilantro, and sweet potato — bright, refreshing, and perfect as a starter.

Best for: Summer dinners and light appetizer courses

Grilled Lobster with Herb Butter

advanced

Whole lobster split and grilled to perfection, basted with a compound butter of garlic, parsley, and lemon — the ultimate seafood luxury at home.

Best for: Special celebrations and romantic dinners

Camarão na Moranga

intermediate

Shrimp in a creamy coconut-tomato sauce served inside a roasted pumpkin — a Brazilian classic that's both stunning to present and delicious to eat.

Best for: Family gatherings and festive occasions

Caldeirada de Frutos do Mar

advanced

Portuguese-style seafood stew with fish, shrimp, mussels, and clams in a saffron-tomato broth — a communal dish that brings everyone to the table.

Best for: Group dinners and coastal-themed evenings

Sashimi & Crudo Platter

advanced

Ultra-fresh raw fish sliced to perfection and presented with citrus, olive oil, microgreens, and delicate seasoning — purity of flavor on display.

Best for: Elegant starters and health-conscious dining

Paella de Frutos do Mar

advanced

Spanish-inspired rice dish with shrimp, mussels, squid, and saffron, cooked in a wide pan for the perfect crispy socarrat bottom.

Best for: Large groups and outdoor dining experiences

Why Hire a Personal Chef for Seafood

Freshness sourcing is everything

Bad fish ruins everything. A professional seafood chef has trusted suppliers at fish markets, knows how to judge freshness by sight and smell, and often sources the catch that same morning. This expertise is impossible to replicate as a home cook.

Cooking times are unforgiving

Fish and shellfish go from perfect to overcooked in seconds. Each species cooks differently — a shrimp needs different treatment than a thick halibut fillet. A trained chef has the timing and technique to nail every protein.

Multi-species preparation requires skill

A seafood dinner often features multiple types of fish and shellfish, each requiring different preparation. Coordinating a moqueca, grilled lobster, and ceviche in one meal demands professional kitchen management.

Coastal restaurant experience at home

Some of Brazil's best dining is seafood — and now you can have that experience in your own space. A beach house dinner in Florianópolis, an ocean-view apartment in Leblon, or your backyard in São Paulo — the chef brings the coast to you.

What the Experience Looks Like

1

Morning sourcing

The chef visits the fish market early that morning, selecting the freshest catch available. Menu adjustments are made based on what the ocean offers that day.

2

Arrival & prep

The chef arrives with the day's catch and all ingredients, setting up the kitchen for the evening. Fresh fish is cleaned, filleted, and prepared with professional knife skills.

3

First courses

The meal opens with light seafood starters — ceviche, crudo, or grilled octopus — setting the coastal tone for the evening ahead.

4

Main courses

The centerpiece arrives: moqueca served in a clay pot, a whole grilled fish presented tableside, or a seafood platter that showcases the day's best catch.

5

Finale

A light dessert with tropical fruit closes the meal. The chef cleans the kitchen completely, leaving no trace of fish or cooking odors — just the memory of an extraordinary seafood dinner.

Seafood Cuisine Chefs

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Chef Rodrigo Alves
From R$ 16

Chef Rodrigo Alves

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Italian +3 more
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Carla Soares
From R$ 15

Carla Soares

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood
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Chef Iza
From R$ 25

Chef Iza

São Gonçalo do Amarante / RN
Home style Seafood
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Chef Heloísa Helena
From R$ 37

Chef Heloísa Helena

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood +5 more
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Dri
From R$ 22

Dri

Brasília / DF
Home style Barbecue Seafood +12 more
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Cheff Alex
From R$ 15

Cheff Alex

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Mediterranean French Seafood +5 more
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Chef Demetrius Borges
From R$ 20

Chef Demetrius Borges

Uberlândia / MG
Home style Barbecue Seafood +4 more
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Ayô Medeiros
From R$ 20

Ayô Medeiros

São Vicente / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood
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Chef Angelica Costa
From R$ 350

Chef Angelica Costa

Porto Alegre / RS
Home style Mediterranean Barbecue +5 more
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Chef Michele
From R$ 350

Chef Michele

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Mediterranean Seafood
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Angela França
From R$ 22

Angela França

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Barbecue +10 more
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Chef Breno Felix
From R$ 50

Chef Breno Felix

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood French +7 more
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Larissa Lima
From R$ 60

Larissa Lima

Florianópolis / SC
Home style Barbecue Seafood
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Chef Fronteira
From R$ 30

Chef Fronteira

São José / SC
Home style Barbecue Seafood +2 more
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Chef Carolina
From R$ 100

Chef Carolina

Campinas / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +2 more
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Thamiris Andriani
From R$ 20

Thamiris Andriani

Ribeirão Preto / SP
Spanish Mediterranean French +2 more
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Personal Chef
From R$ 300

Personal Chef

Joinville / SC
Home style Seafood Barbecue +9 more
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Chef Samuel
From R$ 21

Chef Samuel

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue Home style Italian +12 more
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Chef Isadora
From R$ 50

Chef Isadora

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood
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Chef Julia
From R$ 60

Chef Julia

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue Seafood Spanish +1 more
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DeOliveira
From R$ 80

DeOliveira

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood
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Chef Laura
From R$ 10

Chef Laura

João Câmara / RN
Home style Seafood Italian +3 more
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Chef Lucas
From R$ 120

Chef Lucas

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +12 more
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Camila Nacaratto
From R$ 120

Camila Nacaratto

Santo André / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +3 more
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Mércia Lima
From R$ 20

Mércia Lima

Salvador / BA
Home style Seafood
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Fernando
From R$ 30

Fernando

Porto Alegre / RS
Seafood French Mediterranean +1 more
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Chef Aleixo
From R$ 95

Chef Aleixo

São Paulo / SP
Barbecue Home style Italian +1 more
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Chefe Angela
From R$ 150

Chefe Angela

São Paulo / SP
Seafood Chinese Mediterranean +1 more
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Denise Barreiros
From R$ 40

Denise Barreiros

Florianópolis / SC
Home style Barbecue Seafood +12 more
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Chefe Soares À Disposição
From R$ 80

Chefe Soares À Disposição

Itapema / SC
Home style Barbecue Seafood +8 more
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Carol Conti
From R$ 40

Carol Conti

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Italian +8 more
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Chef Guilherme
From R$ 20

Chef Guilherme

São Paulo / SP
French Spanish Mediterranean +6 more
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Vanessa Oliveira
From R$ 300

Vanessa Oliveira

Florianópolis / SC
Home style Italian Seafood +5 more
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Chef Kleyton Godoy
From R$ 30

Chef Kleyton Godoy

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Seafood
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Gustavo Ribeiro
From R$ 50

Gustavo Ribeiro

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood +1 more
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Delícias Da Piu
From R$ 60

Delícias Da Piu

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +6 more
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Chef Ray
From R$ 220

Chef Ray

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Mediterranean French Mexican +2 more
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Chef Ju Fernandes
From R$ 6

Chef Ju Fernandes

São Bernardo do Campo / SP
Italian Home style Seafood +4 more
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Luíza de Carvalho
From R$ 300

Luíza de Carvalho

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Italian +6 more
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Chef Andrea Moura
From R$ 200

Chef Andrea Moura

São Paulo / SP
Home style Barbecue Seafood +2 more
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Barbara Gekl | Personal Chef
From R$ 20

Barbara Gekl | Personal Chef

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian Seafood
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Chef Henrique
From R$ 100

Chef Henrique

São Paulo / SP
Seafood Italian
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OTAVIO PESTANA
From R$ 20

OTAVIO PESTANA

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +1 more
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Revisson Silva
From R$ 30

Revisson Silva

São Paulo / SP
Home style Seafood Barbecue +12 more
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Andressa machado
From R$ 50

Andressa machado

Brasília / DF
Home style Italian Middle eastern +1 more
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Rama Enout
From R$ 30

Rama Enout

Porto Alegre / RS
Home style Barbecue Seafood +6 more
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Chef Luiz Lowndes
From R$ 140

Chef Luiz Lowndes

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Italian French Japanese +7 more
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SANDRA OLIVEIRA
From R$ 24

SANDRA OLIVEIRA

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +1 more
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Chef Elaine
From R$ 120

Chef Elaine

4.5
Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +7 more
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Chef Bianca
From R$ 15

Chef Bianca

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood Italian +1 more
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Monique Niddan
From R$ 250

Monique Niddan

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Barbecue Italian +9 more
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Chef Dani Pires
From R$ 370

Chef Dani Pires

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Seafood Italian
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Chef Yanna Rebeca
From R$ 20

Chef Yanna Rebeca

Rio de Janeiro / RJ
Home style Italian Seafood
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Cheff Jarbas Meurer
From R$ 20

Cheff Jarbas Meurer

Florianópolis / SC
Home style Barbecue Italian +12 more
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Chef Cesar
From R$ 50

Chef Cesar

Belo Horizonte / MG
Home style Seafood Barbecue +2 more
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Chef Lipe Garcia
From R$ 15

Chef Lipe Garcia

São Paulo / SP
Home style Italian French +5 more
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Chef Fabiano
From R$ 60

Chef Fabiano

Curitiba / PR
Italian Barbecue Seafood
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Frequently Asked Questions

Professional seafood chefs source from trusted fish markets and suppliers, often buying the catch that same morning. They judge freshness by appearance, smell, and texture — skills developed over years of working with seafood.
No. Professional chefs manage cooking odors through proper ventilation, cleaning techniques, and cooking methods. They also thoroughly clean the kitchen after the event. Most clients are surprised at how odor-free the experience is.
Absolutely. The menu is fully customizable. If a guest has shellfish allergies, the chef focuses on fin fish only. All allergies are discussed and accommodated before the event.
Yes. Fresh seafood is available in all major Brazilian cities through established supply chains and markets like Ceagesp in São Paulo. The chef knows exactly where to source quality fish regardless of your location.
Of course. Whether you want Bahian-style moqueca, Japanese-style sashimi, Mediterranean grilled fish, or Peruvian ceviche, your chef tailors the menu to your preferences. You can also request specific fish species if available.

Bring the Coast to Your Table

Find a seafood specialist chef for your next dinner. Fresh-caught fish, coastal flavors, and professional preparation — all in the comfort of your home.

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