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Rogério Calhau

Chef - Relais & Châteaux

Casa Velha do Palheiro
Member Relais & Châteaux from 2001
Rua da Estalagem, 23
P-9060-415 São Gonçalo Funchal
Portugal

HOTEL

Casa Velha do Palheiro

31 rooms: 200-260 EUR s.i.
6 suites: 370-405 EUR s.i.

RESTAURANT

Casa Velha do Palheiro

Menus 44-90 EUR s.i. Carte 53-70 EUR s.i.

For your information: 1 EUR = 1.13 USD

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Terminology : t. = tax - s.n.i = services not included - s.i = services included

Story of a Chef

How did you become a Chef? (was it a vocation, something in your childhood?)

I started cooking when I was 7.
In year 2000 moved to london to follow my dreams to became a professional chef.

How would you define your cuisine? (your influences, people you’ve met, your travels, etc.)

Creative using quality local product when possible and sustainable!
Modern European with Asian influence - gourmet experiences from my travels.

What are your favourite products and criteria for choosing?

Seasonal and local products at its prime, small producers, local food markets …

What is your signature? (ethos, dish, menu)

Quality, consistency, constant evolution!

Do you have a Chef’s tip for Sunday cooking?

Roast the part boiled spuds with lard, duck fat or beef drippings to achived a amazing sunday roast spud !

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