Ancient recipes · generous feasts · modern refinement · Algarve · Portugal
A world of flavour, made for sharing.
Spice brings vibrant, flavour-filled food to events across the Algarve—from relaxed brunches and lunches to parties, wedding banquets, street-food feasts and late-night snacks.
Spice grew from a fascination with food, travel, markets and the stories carried along the historic spice routes between Portugal and Asia.
Every dish has a story behind it, inspired by culture, family and history. We combine the bold flavours and culinary traditions of Asia with wonderful Portuguese ingredients—comforting food cooked with a grandmother’s love, reimagined with fresh ideas and modern twists.
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Charcoal smoke and spice in the air; silk, jewellery and saturated colour; the energy of Bombay reimagined for celebrations beneath the Portuguese sun. Spice follows the old spice routes into the Algarve, where Indian hospitality, cinematic feasts and exceptional local ingredients come together.
The spirit of Spice
Our philosophy · Ideas gathered across continents
A kitchen shaped by places.
Our Indian cooking begins in Himachal Pradesh and North India, enriched by the food cultures of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar and inspiration from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia.
We look beyond familiar restaurant favourites to the regional dishes that give each place its character: fragrant coconut broths, fresh curry pastes, breads cooked over fierce heat, bright pickles and spices toasted low and slow.
We bring those traditions together with excellent Portuguese ingredients, contemporary presentation and calm, professional event service.
Meet the chefs
Family roots. Professional experience.
Indian Head Chef Jagriti Guleria leads our Indian kitchen alongside Sous Chef Rajeev Guleria and an experienced wider team.
Jagriti began cooking at around ten years old in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. She learned from her mother and grandmother and from her Nana Ji, a skilled halwai and restaurant owner in Solan, whose sweets, jalebi, samosas and Chole Bhature left a lasting impression.
After studying Tourism and Hospitality in Singapore, Jagriti gained professional restaurant experience at Chutney Mary and Khansama Indian Tandoori Restaurant. She and Rajeev have since spent four years running their own busy restaurant in Portugal, serving an international community.
Behind them is a discreet wider culinary and events network: trusted restaurant and event partners across the Algarve, access to a pool of around 60 experienced staff, and additional culinary consultancy from established chefs working elsewhere in Europe. Together, they support planning, sourcing, communication, consistent standards and service whenever needed.
Respect for ingredients. Respect for tradition. Menus shaped with care around every family and celebration.
Tradition, colour & celebration
A celebration shaped by colour, culture & flavour.
Bold colour. Deep spice. Fresh herbs. Charred edges. Crisp textures. Family knowledge and professional experience meet in food ranging from Himachali specialities and handmade breads to bright Southeast Asian dishes and street-food feasts made for sharing.
02 · The food
Fire, fragrance & generosity.
Curries are only one part of the Spice table. Our menus can move from elegant plated dishes and beautifully finished finger food to charcoal-grilled skewers, fresh seafood, handmade breads, vibrant salads and abundant feasts designed for sharing.
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Asian grazing tables & street-food buffets
Abundant tables layered with curries, grills, handmade breads, salads, pickles and vibrant accompaniments. A relaxed, sociable way to give every guest plenty to discover.
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Canapés, finger food & late-night snacks
Colourful, flavour-packed bites designed for effortless entertaining—from Indian street-food favourites and fragrant Asian snacks to elegant, modern canapés with a Spice twist.
03 · A Spice speciality
Indian weddings
Joyful wedding feasts rooted in regional Indian cooking, family traditions and generous hospitality—from Himachali dishes such as Sepu Wadi, Siddu and regional Khatta to much-loved North Indian favourites. We can also help bring the wider event together through trusted partners experienced in Indian wedding decoration.
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Family-style sharing & banquets
Generous dishes made for passing, sharing and celebrating together, or an impressive grand buffet for larger numbers. Available with elegant tableware or biodegradable serviceware to suit the event.
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Intimate plated service
Beautifully presented, individually plated menus for smaller events and carefully controlled guest numbers. Availability depends on the chosen menu, venue facilities, location and the service team required.
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Tasting menus
A thoughtfully paced sequence of smaller courses designed as a complete culinary journey. Ideal for intimate events where every flavour, detail and plate can receive our full attention.
How we cook
Fire, patience & precision.
Traditional techniques and modern control, chosen to bring out the best in every ingredient.
Asian & Arabic barbecues
Charcoal grills & wood-fire
Cured, pickled & smoked
Slow-roasted, braised & long-simmered
Steamed & sous-vide
Tandoor & clay-oven cooking
Wok-fried
03 · Your event
From first contact and first taste to final toast.
Every Spice proposal is shaped around your occasion, family traditions, cultural requirements, venue, guest numbers and preferred style of service.
The Algarve’s abundance of wonderful fresh fish is central to the Spice philosophy, giving us exceptional local ingredients for fragrant curries, charcoal grilling, steaming and vibrant coastal feasts.
We welcome religious and cultural catering requirements. Halal-certified meat and trusted kosher meat sourcing are available by prior arrangement, with any specific preparation and service requirements discussed carefully for each event.
Services at a glance
Ways to celebrate with Spice.
From relaxed daytime gatherings to destination weddings and generous late-night feasts, we shape the menu, service and practical support around your occasion.
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Menus & serving styles
Asian spice barbecues
Breakfasts & brunches
Canapés & finger food
Lunches & dinners
Street food & late-night snacks
Tasting menus & intimate plated services
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Celebrations & groups
Bespoke Spice wedding feasts
Indian & Asian group meal service
Indian wedding celebrations
Middle Eastern & Arabic grazing tables and meze
Parties, gatherings & special occasions
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Planning & requirements
Event equipment & tableware rental
Halal-certified & kosher meats
Indian wedding planning recommendations available
Menu planning for dietary requirements & allergies
Party & event planning
Tell us what you’re imagining
Let’s create your feast.
Tell us what you know so far. Your answers will be prepared as an email to our team, helping us understand the occasion before we create your individual proposal.
