He grew up in a rural family in Paranhos, near Porto, against the backdrop of his parents' and grandparents' small bar. His early years were marked by fishing expeditions with his father, which sparked a deep fascination with the sea. Although he also pursued a career in professional football and worked as a referee, his true calling in the culinary arts soon overshadowed the world of sport.

Oliveira honed his skills at the Porto Culinary Academy and began his professional career at the renowned Casa da Calçada restaurant in Amarante, under the tutelage of chef Ricardo Costa. 

In 2014, he joined Dieter Koschina at Vila Joya**, where he immersed himself in the flavours of the Algarve. A year later, the Bela Vista Hotel & SPA in Portimão called him to head the kitchen at the Vista restaurant. Inspired by his childhood and his deep connection to the sea, Oliveira created a menu focusing on lesser-known species of fish and local produce.

She is committed to sustainable fishing practices and works with the Universidade do Algarve and the Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera to ensure the preservation of local marine ecosystems.