Indication of Chef Joana Pinho's skills and specialties

A fresh and simple Mediterranean‑inspired menu built around seasonal ingredients, light flavours and relaxed, wholesome dishes.

Gazpacho with egg and sourdough croutons

Chilled gazpacho served with egg and sourdough croutons.

Red lentil soup with turmeric

Red lentil soup seasoned with turmeric.

Sourdough bread with garlic and herb butter

Homemade sourdough served with garlic and herb butter, soft, aromatic and freshly prepared

Olive focaccia

Homemade focaccia with olive oil and olives, light, fluffy.

Tomato bruschettas

Bruschettas topped with fresh tomato and basil.

Cherry, tomato, peach and burrata salad

Fresh salad with cherries, tomatoes, fresh peach and creamy burrata.

Tomato, melon, cucumber and roasted pepper salad with whipped requeijão

Fresh Salad made with mix of tomato, melon, cucumber and roasted pepper with whipped curd cheese

Creamy carrot soup with coriander seeds

Creamy carrot soup seasoned with coriander seeds

Grilled sea bass, roasted mixed peppers, potatoes and green beans

Grilled sea bass with salsa verde, served with roasted mixed peppers, herb‑roasted potatoes and sautéed green beans with garlic and olive oil

Entrecôte, served with oven‑baked rice and roasted carrots over labneh

Entrecôte, served with oven‑baked rice and roasted carrots over labneh

Grilled sea bream, lemon and coriander rice and sautéed bimi

Grilled sea bream, served with lemon and coriander rice and sautéed bimi with toasted almonds

Roasted chicken leg with hazelnut and honey, tomato spiced rice, grilled veg

Roasted chicken leg with a hazelnut and honey crust, served with tomato rice seasoned with Mediterranean spices and a mix of grilled vegetables — courgette, aubergine and peppers.

Natural yogurt with macerated apricots and oat crumble

Homemade natural yogurt served with soft macerated apricots and a crunchy oat crumble.

Lemon meringue pie

Classic lemon pie with a smooth citrus filling and light toasted meringue.

Macerated strawberries with basil ice cream and almond crumble

Fresh strawberries lightly macerated, served with homemade basil ice cream and a crisp almond crumble.

Cherry compote with whipped cream and filo brittle

Homemade cherry compote topped with whipped cream and crunchy filo brittle.

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Chef Joana Pinho offers the following booking options for this menu. Imagine having a private chef cook these menus during your birthday, wedding or other special event.

About Chef Joana Pinho

Cooking style based on seasonal and local ingredients, shaped by simple, refined technique

Other menus by Chef Joana Pinho

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