TAP Local Stars
The Local Stars Chef menus offer a unique gastronomic trip, where the Chefs are the stars.
Let's give the world a taste of Portuguese talent
The Local Stars project aims to elevate your onboard experience and showcase new Portuguese talent to the world, honoring the richness of our country's cuisine.
We invited six talents from Portuguese gastronomy, who work in kitchens from the north to the south of the country. Each of the Chefs will create two complete menus, which will be available in our Business Class (on long-haul flights departing from Lisbon) for two months each.
From August to November, Chef Marco Almeida
During these four months, Chef Marco Almeida will fly higher while displaying innovation and diversity in each of his menus.
With characteristic determination, he opened his own restaurant – O Palco, 3 years ago. He chose the city of Coimbra for this debut, and the space has been recommended by the Michelin Guide since 2024. Only local and seasonal produce is used in his kitchen, and his focus is on good practices and the quality of each product.
- Talent: Marco Almeida defines cooking as a spectacle. Through each ingredient, he learns about the producers' process and designs each dish with a passion for his art
- Region: Coimbra
Watch Chef Marco Almeida's presentation video and discover the story behind each of his menus.
Explore the other dishes on our menu and savor the unique flavors available on board.
August and September Menu
- Starter: Rio Crayfish Pastry, Garlic Mayonnaise, Cabbage Salad
- Main Course: Cod Fish, Stew Sauce, and Sweet Potato
- Dessert: Citrus Rice Pudding, Crumble, and White Chocolate
October and November Menu
- Starter: Smoked Eel and Gazpacho
- Main Course: Duck Confit, Rustic Potatoes, Asparagus and Orange
- Dessert: Bread and Rose Pudding – inspired by the legend of Queen Elizabeth of Portugal – “The Miracle of the Roses”