With over 20 years of experience leading culinary projects in Portugal, London, Amsterdam and Macau, Henrique Sá Pessoa has become an internationally acclaimed chef — and a natural leader in the kitchen. He brings to his teams a clear purpose: to elevate Portuguese gastronomy and contribute to positioning Portugal as a leading gastronomic destination.

At Vinha Boutique Hotel, he has assembled a team from the ground up, bringing together individuals whose shared focus is the pursuit of excellence in every detail. This dedication was recognised with the award of a Michelin Star to Vinha Restaurante, a distinction that honours a daily commitment to precision, innovation and respect for flavour.

The team is young, highly motivated and composed of exceptional professionals. Some have been part of the project since the very beginning, others joined along the way — but all are united by a common goal: to create lasting memories at the table, through a singular and refined culinary journey.