WHAT I DO
PRIVATE CHEF
Private dinners, brunches and special occasions.
MEAL PREP
Fresh, wholesome meals prepared for your week.
WORKSHOPS
Cooking experiences for individuals and groups.
EVENTS & RETREATS
Creative food for gatherings and retreats.
MEET DUARTE
Food has been part of my journey for almost two decades.
I’m Duarte Gonçalves, chef and creator of Alimento Desperto.
What started with a curiosity for raw food and whole ingredients grew into a way of cooking, creating and bringing people together.
Over the years, I’ve opened a plant-based restaurant, taught workshops, cooked for private clients and shared my food through events and television.
Today, my cooking is inspired by international cuisine, bringing together fresh, seasonal ingredients and local Madeiran produce, with a strong foundation in plant-based food, raw techniques and fermentation, creating food that is full of flavour and made to be enjoyed.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
5.0 ON GOOGLE
“Duarte was our private chef during our stay in Madeira, preparing healthy and delicious dinners that both the kids and adults loved. Every meal was different, with a wonderful variety of dishes made from fresh, high-quality local ingredients...”
Thorodd Ommundsen
NOURISH THE BODY. FEED THE SENSES.
Creative whole-food cuisine, made from scratch.