Helena

The Home Chef

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  • I live in Porto
  • I speak English, Português, Français, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 7 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

We all have to eat, but it does not necessarily have to be boring. I put all my heart into my dishes and that is what keeps me going :)

  • I live in Porto
  • I speak English, Português, Français, Español
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 7 hours

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Reviews

Nikki
4 June 2025
We really enjoyed our food tour with Helena. She was a super nice lady who we enjoyed spending the afternoon with. She was knowledgeable and easily answered all questions. She knows a lot about the local history and shared it with us. She even accommodated my super picky niece, who doesn't like to try new things by finding a chocolate muffin she would eat. If I ever go back to Porto, I will look up Helena again. Highly recommend! Great afternoon with Helena!
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24 May 2025
Susan
18 May 2025
Our evening with Helena was a lovely retreat from touring and eating out. Helena was a gracious host and warmly shared stories of herself, her family, and the history of Porto. We enjoyed appetizers that included Chourico Assado prepared at the table, lovely bread including Broa, olive oil, olives, and light gold port wine. The main course was Arros con Marisco served with white wine from the Douro Valley. Without a doubt, it was the best dinner I had in Porto! I could have eaten the whole pot! Helena checked in with us before deciding on the menu which we appreciated and assisted us with figuring out transportation. Don't miss your opportunity to dine with Helena and enjoy her company. What a Lovely Evening!
MICHELE
6 May 2025
My friends and I found Helena to be knowledgeable, friendly, and intelligent with an easy-going, approachable manner. And we were very pleased with our tastings.A Tasty Taste of Porto With Helena
Maiko
5 May 2025
I had a great time with Helena! She is very warm, open and friendly. I joined her experience with my early teens. We went to the local butcher shop and supermarket together and then enjoyed chatting and appetizers while cooking together. I especially loved a glass of vinho verde with requeijão de ovelha! I liked this cheese so much that I ended up buying it several times during the rest of my stay in Portugal. For the main course, she asked me in advance what we wanted, and although it was hard to choose as they were all appealing, we decided on the bacalhau dish. It was nice to see how to prepare bacalhau, a traditional ingredient that is an essential part of Portuguese cuisine. Also, since it was right around Easter time, she prepared Easter cookie baking for my daughter and she had fun cutting up the cookies and decorating them with chocolate. Thank you for a lovely relaxing evening!A Warm Welcome into a Local Home
Brian
4 May 2025
Porto is a fantastic city and Helena is was a terrific guide! As a lifelong resident, Helena provided many personal stories along with a thorough overview of the history of Porto and Portugal. We learned so much about the architecture, the tiles, and the people as we walked through the neighborhoods. We're very happy that we chose her as our guide!So worth it!
Kompanio
27 April 2025
Een top bezoek aan Porto, vriendelijke, behulpzame, interessante gids. Gezellige eetadresjes, kortom een fijne ontdekking op een originele manierboek zeker deze gids
Jeanne
25 April 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with Helena. She took us to so many interesting and varied places including the oldest grocery store in Porto and a traditional Futbol club bar, very local! She also shared alot of Porto and Portuguese history with us. She was very personable and has a wealth of knowledge about food and she offers cooking classes in her home as well. We would love to do that on our next visit to Porto. Thank you Helena. So many wonderful tastes
Frances
18 April 2025
Helena was a delightful guide. She is cheerful and knowledgeable about Porto and all of Portugal. We had a lovely day and it was a great introduction to Porto. She had many suggestions about restaurants and places to visit on our following day. Highly recommend Helena for a tour.Fun in Porto
Sophie
14 April 2025
The experience with Helena was amazing! We had a great time and enjoyed our day so much. Thanks a lot! Would recommend it to anyone who would like to taste lovely things and get a tour through Porto ☺️Perfect day in Porto

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