Ericeira, Portugal

Personal chef and meal prep for busy homes in Ericeira

I help families and professionals eat well at home — without managing food every week.

Home cooked meal
Daria Minasenko

About

Hi, I'm Daria.

I'm a personal chef based in Ericeira. I work directly with people who want good food at home without the hassle of managing it themselves. To me, good food should be simple, balanced, and reassuring.

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Who it's for

For people who want to eat well at home

Families

Who want a reliable, organized way to eat well at home every week.

Busy professionals

Who care about food quality but don't have time to plan and cook consistently.

Expats in Portugal

Looking for a trusted, personal approach to home food in a new place.

Services

What I offer

Meal prep

Weekly cooking sessions: I shop, cook, label, and organize everything. You come home to a ready fridge.

Home cooking

Regular presence in your home, cooking fresh meals around your schedule and preferences.

Custom food support

A specific menu, a family dinner, or a special week — I build around your occasion and needs.

Prepared meal

How it works

From first message to ready fridge

01

Short brief

I learn about your tastes, allergies, and what you want more of.

02

Menu draft

I create a weekly menu and you choose the dishes that feel right.

03

Shopping

I prepare the full shopping list. You can add anything extra.

04

Cooking day

I shop and cook — usually around 5 hours. Kitchen is left clean.

05

Ready fridge

Meals are organized, labeled, and ready for the next few days.

Prepared home meal

Pricing

€25 / hour

  • Menu planning included
  • Groceries agreed separately
  • Suitable for one-off or weekly support

For some clients it's a simple day-by-day setup. For others, a weekly budget for food plus hours works better. We can talk through what makes sense for your home.

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Why choose me

Organized, calm, and personal

Organized and autonomous — I handle the full process independently
Calm and respectful in your home and kitchen
Tailored to your tastes, routine, and preferences
Food that feels supportive and easy, not stressful
Food detail

Testimonials

What clients say

"The kitchen was spotless, the fridge was full of great meals, and for the first time in a long while I didn't have to think about what to cook."

Anna

"Daria made our week so much easier — the food was delicious, beautifully organized, and completely tailored to our tastes."

Kate

"I loved how thoughtful and reliable the whole process was. It felt like someone finally took care of the food part of our life."

Maria

Contact

Let's talk about your week.

If you want support with home food, I'd love to hear what your routine looks like. Book a call or send a message — no commitment, just a conversation.

@chefdariaonline

Based in Ericeira · Available within 5 km · Open to Lisbon enquiries