I create private dining experiences that blend technique, creativity, and global flavors—made with love, for you and your guests.

Vania Dos Santos

I bring world cuisines to your table with refined technique and a personal touch.

My journey in gastronomy includes an internship at the D.O.M. Group in São Paulo and training at Le Cordon Bleu, where I refined my technique, discipline, and professionalism. Working alongside outstanding chefs was truly transformative for me—and it shaped the way I cook today.

I specialize in Brazilian, Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Vegan, and Vegetarian cuisines, and I’ve worked as a private chef for celebrities in the UK and USA, including Fergie, Rihanna, and the Beckham family. Wherever I cook, my goal is always the same: to create memorable meals that feel both elegant and welcoming.

Tell me about your event

For me, gastronomy is a vehicle that transmits feelings, culture, art, and food.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook with passion and meaning

Cooking has always been my passion, and I see gastronomy as a way to share feelings, culture, and artistry through food—so every dish I serve has intention behind it.

I learned early, and I never stopped improving

I learned to cook when I was very young with my aunt—her food felt like the best in the world to me. I fell in love with cooking back then, and I’ve kept improving my skills and expanding my repertoire ever since.

I lead with creativity and joy

My secret in the kitchen is simple: creativity and truly enjoying what I do. I bring that energy to every menu, adapting flavors and details so the experience feels unique to you.

Vania Dos Santos’ Menus

I offer curated menus inspired by the cuisines I love most—from classic Italian comfort to vibrant fusion and Mediterranean freshness. I can tailor the selections to your preferences and dietary needs while keeping the experience generous, balanced, and memorable.

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Stories and Testimonials

Chef Vania heeft mijn verjaardag onvergetelijk gemaakt! Vanaf het eerste contact tot aan de laatste hap was alles perfect geregeld. Het eten was niet alleen heerlijk en met veel zorg bereid, maar ook prachtig gepresenteerd. Je merkt meteen dat ze werkt met passie en oog voor detail. Mijn gasten waren onder de indruk en spraken er nog dagenlang over.

Willem

Vania was lovely and very considerate throughout the whole night. She improvised everything on the spot and worked things out for a lovely dinner.

Monique Riqueza

Chef Vania prepared a fantastic birthday dinner for my 17 year old son while we were at a vacation park in Noordwijk so she also had to drive there and even bring her own BBQ. The menu was Brazilian BBQ and hit the spot for our mixed group of American/Israeli/Dutch guests - from young to old! Thank you.

Dominique Levin

Excellent

Liz Malget

Vania hat uns ein fantastisches Menü an unserem Junggesellinnenabschied gezaubert! Bereits im Vorfeld war die Kommunikation mit ihr sehr leicht und ging schnell. Vor Ort hatte sie alles nötige dabei und hat der professionell gearbeitet. Die Küche wurde danach sauberer hinterlassen, als sie vorher war. :-) Die Auswahl an japanischen Sushi-Variationen war vielfältig und die Mengen ausreichend. Es war super, dass immer wieder kleine Portionen gereicht wurden, sodass wir viel quatschen konnten und das Essen eher nebenbei stattfand. Ich würde Vania auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen und bin super zufrieden! Vielen vielen Dank!

Svenja Schettke

Thank you Vania! We loved it

Zack Allen

Lovely lady and very polite. Very flexible and would recommend

Fiona Feather

Chef Vania came to our holiday rental and cooked us a stunning 4-course meal for my wife’s birthday. We’ve never done anything like this before but thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to everyone.

Alan Wright

Outstanding food and delivery. Everything left spotlessly clean. Would not hesitate to recommend

Jeannette Hibbs