Creating a space where new ideas can run wild and adaptation is the order of the day is no easy task, particularly in the restaurant and bar space where specialities are often the order of the day. “We are a young and dynamic team, which our focus is to serve unique meals that stands out for the quality and freshness of the ingredients chosen and prepared,” Sónia explains. “Thanks to our customers and their requirements, we were happy to grow and develop more and refine menus, always to meet their tastes. Our fundamental values have become more deeply rooted, but always keeping our core: never compromising on taste.” This uncompromising attitude does not mean that Sónia and her team are stick-in-the-muds when it comes to new ideas, but it does mean that every decision made is carefully calculated to generate the best possible results. As mentioned before, the team’s background in Portuguese cuisine means that these meals are never far from the team’s aspirations and are certainly a driving force when it comes to exploring new taste sensations. The world of private chefs is one which is slightly removed from the more formal environment of a restaurant and bar. For these clients, luxury is the watchword, with the need to develop ideas that satisfy their individual needs. “The customers who contact us are people who want creativity and differentiating service,” Sónia explains. “They want exclusivity which is something that most of our restaurants are no longer able to offer.” The commitment to providing meals which stand apart is something that any restaurant will aspire to, but only private chefs are able to commit fully to offering a thoroughly personalised service. “We are a small island and most of those who contact us have adapted well to our service due to the high quality that we are able to offer,” Sónia goes on to say. “The quality of most of our restaurants has declined a little, and with our service we are able to offer everything the customer is looking for and especially in the comfort of their home.” Such convenience underlies the importance of being able to provide something special in this particular space. For Sónia and her team, it’s impossible to overstate the value of this connection with each individual client. Beyond the desire to ensure that each customer is able to sample something different from the one before, Sónia was keen to explain the principles that go into achieving such excellent standards of culinary delights. “Professionalism, rigor and motivation are three words that go side by side in my service and in my team,” she says. “And we are just one, working as a team and never individually. We all know the purpose of our service and the demands of our customers: perfection is a word that is part of us.” Beyond the world of LUXlife, Chez Sónia has been proud to celebrate achievements in other areas too. Their stunning gastronomic delights have won them recognition from the Confraria dos Gastrónomos dos Açores. “This has given us an added weight in terms of gastronomic culture,” Sónia was proud to tell us, “and which is undoubtedly a lever for us to explore our regional food that is so rich but risks getting lost in history.” With incredible triumphs of culinary delights behind them, it’s clear that Chez Sónia is a food provider that is on the up. “I hope 2023 will be as good, or maybe even better than 2022,” Sónia enthuses. “We will continue to guarantee quality, exclusivity and creativity to those who seek us out and we will always innovate.” Are there any plans in the offing to further develop the amazing standards of service which the Chez Sónia team have already set? “Yes, we have some things planned but they are still a secret,” she says with a smile. When looking at the astonishing track record of Chez Sónia, it’s easy to see how the team has been able to achieve such success. Although the team’s plans for the future are shrouded in mystery, we cannot wait to see how they come to fruition in the weeks and months to come. Company: Chez Sónia Name: Sónia Melo Email: [email protected] Web Address: https://chezsoniaprivatechef.com/
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