Chef Vinicius Fernandes

About Chef Vinicius FernandesRio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
I have 5 years working as personal chef and events.
I was to college of culinary (Gastronomia by UNESA)
I had a trainee time in big hotels and bakeries where I found my passion.
I was Sous-chef at a French Bakery.
I created a dessert inspired by Bruce Cake. Is a Bruce Cake filled with chocolate and passion fruit and Meringue, I call it Bruce’s Passion.
BRASILIDADE – Rio’s Taste
A contemporary journey through Brazilian flavors, traditions, and ingredients.
WELCOME & STARTERS
All included
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Classic Lime Caipirinha
Crafted with artisanal cachaça and fresh lime -
Cassava Chips & Caprese Dips
Crispy cassava chips served with fresh tomato, basil, and creamy cheese dips -
Salt Cod Canapé
Delicate codfish bundle served on a beetroot blini
FIRST COURSE
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Crispy Tapioca Cubes (Dadinho de Tapioca)
Served with a lightly spiced jam -
Passion Fruit Mimosa
Sparkling and refreshing tropical cocktail -
Cheese Bread Bites (Pão de Queijo)
Filled with artisanal Minas cheese -
Mini Acarajé
Black-eyed pea fritters filled with smooth vatapá and crispy shrimp
MAIN COURSE
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Shrimp Bobó
Shrimp simmered in a creamy manioc and coconut milk sauce, served with white rice and fresh parsley -
12-Hour Slow-Baked Pork Ribs
Served with creamy mashed baroa root and caramelized onion gel -
Brazilian Picanha Steak
Juicy grilled picanha, served with cassava flour farofa and classic vinaigrette -
Capixaba-Style Fish Stew (Moqueca)
Fresh fish gently cooked with tomatoes, herbs, and palm oil, served with white rice and palm oil farofa (nut-free)
DESSERT
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Chocolate & Hazelnut Dome
Chocolate mousse dome with a crunchy hazelnut base and spiced orange gelée, finished with edible gold leaf -
Coconut & Passion Fruit Pudding
Creamy tropical pudding with tapioca pearls -
70% Chocolate Brigadeiro with Cupuaçu Sorbet
Intense dark chocolate balanced with the bright acidity of cupuaçu -
Creamy Coconut with Pineapple & Mint Sorbet
A refreshing and light tropical finish
TRATTORIA
A refined interpretation of classic Italian comfort food, rooted in tradition and crafted with care.
STARTERS
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Tomato Confit Bruschetta
Slow-roasted tomatoes with fresh basil, finished with fleur de sel and extra virgin olive oil -
Artisanal Antipasti Selection
Eggplant spread, fattoush and labneh, served with white pizza crust
FIRST COURSE
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Caesar Salad, Revisited
Crisp leaves, grilled chicken, classic dressing with a citrus touch, and rustic sourdough croutons -
Grilled Eggplant Mini Lasagna
Pomodoro sauce, melted cheese, and fresh basil -
Ossobuco & Cheese Arancini
Crispy risotto balls finished with aged Parmesan, served over tomato coulis
MAIN COURSE
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Orata al Sale
Whole sea bream baked in a salt crust, served with Provençal-style organic vegetables -
Handmade Pappardelle with Ossobuco Ragù
Slow-cooked in red wine, finished with gremolata and Sicilian lemon zest -
Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia
Sautéed seafood with roasted tomato sauce, a citrus touch, and bottarga powder -
Neapolitan Gnocchi
Pelati tomato sauce with crispy Parma ham, finished with 24-month aged Parmesan -
Red Wine Brasato with Creamy Polenta
Slowly braised beef with herbs, served with buttery polenta
DESSERT
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Classic Tiramisù
Light mascarpone cream, espresso coffee, and pure cocoa powder -
Sicilian Lemon Cream Tart
Crisp base topped with toasted Italian meringue -
Affogato al Caffè
Artisanal vanilla ice cream with hot espresso and crunchy almond crumble -
Chocolate & Hazelnut Layered Pavé
Finished with chocolate shavings and a hint of liqueur -
Bourbon Vanilla Panna Cotta
Salted caramel and fleur de sel
THE AWAKENING OF THE SENSES
A sensory journey inspired by land, sea, and memory.
STARTERS
All included
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A Kiss from the Atlantic
Fresh oysters, cucumber, and ginger -
The Jewel of Land and Sea
Caviar, crème fraîche, and spiced bread
FIRST COURSE
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Autumn Veil
Pumpkin, sage, and smoked ricotta -
The Earth’s Caress
Lamb, cashew nuts, and Greek yogurt -
Submerged Symphony
Crab, beetroot, and seafood butter
MAIN COURSE
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The Golden Temptation
Chicken, cashew, and mild curry -
The Hidden Treasure of the Lake
Trout, spinach, and brown butter sauce -
The Mystery of the Marsh
Picanha, cassava, and clarified butter -
The Secret of the Pampas
Pork ribs, spicy guava, and green corn
DESSERT
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Ocean’s Whisper
Coconut, passion fruit, and mint jelly -
Tropical Heat
Banana, cinnamon, and flambéed cachaça -
Late Afternoon
70% chocolate, fleur de sel, and extra virgin olive oil -
The Gardener
Grilled pineapple, mint, and vanilla ice cream
Impressions




Preparation
Chef Vinicius Fernandes will arrive 1 hour in advance of your event
Extras
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Clean
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Products sold by Chef Vinicius Fernandes
Our chefs can sell mealboxes, dinner boxes, and other specialities, such as pasta or sauces
Chef Vinicius Fernandes does not sell any products yet.