About
The chefs behind Basil Algarve
Raphael and Inês — one kitchen, one table, and the same standard for every plate that leaves it.
Founder & Chef
Raphael
Hoetzel
I'm Raphael, a dedicated chef. Cooking is not just a profession — it is a feeling, and one I want to convey through dishes prepared carefully and individually for you and the people you love most, in the comfort of your own home.
I trained as a professional chef at the Portuguese Cooking School and have around ten years in the industry behind me, including training and teaching. For the past five years, Inês and I have cooked as private chefs across the Algarve.
Founder & Chef
Inês
Crespo
I'm Inês, deeply passionate about food and pastry, and dedicated to crafting memorable events. I believe the world is filled with art for us to enjoy, and every event should reflect that beauty. We're here to brighten your table.
Between us we cook and host in German, English and Portuguese — with a little French — so your table is looked after in the language you're most comfortable with.
Cooking for the people at your table — in the Algarve, by appointment.