Chef food on board: new partnership with Chefs à Mesa

Gastronomy has always been one of the stars of our cruises — and now it gets even better. Lusitana Boat has teamed up with Chefs à Mesa, who now bring chef cuisine to our events on board. Signature cuisine, in the middle of the Tagus river, with Lisbon as the backdrop.

Who is Chefs à Mesa

Chefs à Mesa brings “the best of the Chefs to your table”: signature meals created by big names in Portuguese cuisine — such as Bertílio Gomes, Miguel Castro e Silva, Paulo Morais, João Pedrosa and Luccas Paixão — as well as concepts like Sabores do IBO and plant-based options. A signature cuisine concept, accessible and refined, led by Rui Carmo. It is this quality that now comes on board the Lusitana.

Chef João Pedrosa has already cooked on board

The partnership has already had its baptism: Chef João Pedrosa, of Sabores do IBO — a journey through Mozambican tradition —, was on board cooking for our guests. Grilled dishes on the deck, with the 25 de Abril Bridge and Cristo Rei as a backdrop and the sun setting over the Tagus. This is what the partnership brings: a true chef, cooking live, in the best “wall-less” restaurant in Lisbon.

What this changes for those who visit us

With Chefs à Mesa, chef food on board reaches another level. Whether it’s a seafood lunch, a signature menu for a company event, a dinner for two or a wedding party, we put together the dining experience to measure — with dishes prepared and served on board.

And because every occasion calls for its own flavour, there is cuisine for every taste — from fresh seafood to signature comfort dishes, from plant-based options to desserts.

Book your dining experience on board

Tell us the date, how many you are and the occasion, and we’ll design the menu — with the Chefs à Mesa signature.

Frequently asked questions

Who prepares the food on board? The chef food is handled by our partner Chefs à Mesa, with signature dishes from renowned chefs. We arrange the menu with you, depending on the occasion.

What kind of menus can I have? Seafood, signature menus, comfort dishes, plant-based options and desserts. We adapt the offer to the group and the type of event.

Does it work for company events and weddings? Yes. The partnership is ideal for corporate events, weddings, birthdays and special dinners on board, with bespoke chef catering.

Does the chef cook live on the boat? The chef can cook and finish on board, as happened with Chef João Pedrosa. We define the format (live or served) according to the menu and the number of guests.

Want chef food on board, on the Tagus? Plan your cruise or talk to us on WhatsApp and we’ll sort out the menu with Chefs à Mesa.