Chef Rui has over two decades of experience as a specialist in the food and hospitality industry. He has extensive training in hotel management and has taught at the Escola Superior de Turismo e Hotelaria in Seia since 2009. In 2011, he opened Casa da Esquila, his acclaimed restaurant in Sabugal specialising in rural gourmet cuisine.
Chef Rui oversees our food and beverage operations, including training, mentoring, and supervising our talented team of chefs. His concept for the New Life Portugal menu focuses on mood-boosting, nutrient-dense Mediterranean, Portuguese, and international cuisine.
The emphasis is on organic local produce and creating as little food waste as possible. Inspired by the mountains and surrounding region, Chef Rui aims to bring the best of nature to the table.
Chef Rui has over two decades of experience as a specialist in the food and hospitality industry. He has extensive training in hotel management and has taught at the Escola Superior de Turismo e Hotelaria in Seia since 2009. In 2011, he opened Casa da Esquila, his acclaimed restaurant in Sabugal specialising in rural gourmet cuisine.
Chef Rui oversees our food and beverage operations, including training, mentoring, and supervising our talented team of chefs. His concept for the New Life Portugal menu focuses on mood-boosting, nutrient-dense Mediterranean, Portuguese, and international cuisine.
The emphasis is on organic local produce and creating as little food waste as possible. Inspired by the mountains and surrounding region, Chef Rui aims to bring the best of nature to the table.
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