The event brings together fourteen renowned Chefs of luxury hotels in the Algarve, with the theme this year being getting back to the roots of flavours in the Algarve "À Raiz do Sabor", through the use of authentic products while embracing the traditions of the Algarve's gastronomic heritage.

Over the course of the week, lovers of regional cuisine can enjoy a unique experience in each of the fourteen luxury hotels participating in this initiative. The signature menu, specially created for the event, will be showcasing most genuine and traditional Algarve flavours with a touch of creativity and innovation from some of the best Chefs in the region. Each meal will cost €30 – not including drinks, of which €1 will be donated to local charitable causes.

To launch Algarve Chefs Week 2019 there will be a special event on 11 May at the riverside in Portimão. Admission to the event is free however for an additional €10 visitors have the opportunity to taste various delicacies prepared by the 14 Chefs.

The hotels participating in the 2019 edition of Algarve Chefs Week are: Anantara Vilamoura, Cascade Resort, Conrad Algarve, Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas, Hotel Vilamonte, Monchique Resort, Monte Santo Resort, NAU Dunas Suites, NAU Salgados Palace, Praia Verde Boutique Hotel, The Lake Resort, Tivoli Carvoeiro, Tivoli Marina Vilamoura and Vale d'Oliveiras.