Private Chef Abaragh Elhoucine

Maison Cullinan is a luxury private chef and culinary experience brand based in Dubai, founded by Chef Houcine Abaragh — a classically trained chef with over 15 years of experience in world-renowned kitchens including SUSHISAMBA, Zuma, La Petite Maison, and Four Seasons.

We bring the artistry of fine dining into private homes, yachts, and exclusive events, offering bespoke culinary journeys inspired by Mediterranean elegance, French technique, and Japanese precision. Every dish is designed with seasonal ingredients, sourced with care, and crafted with passion.

For me, cooking is...

My focus is on using fresh, seasonal ingredients and incorporating innovative techniques to create dishes that are both visually stunning.

I learned to cook at...

Exposure to Different Cuisines: Dubai is a melting pot of different cultures and cuisines, and learning from the best restaurants in Dubai.

A cooking secret...

my secret in the kitchen to use fresh ingredients and respect the season of the product and simplicity

My menus

Ambrosia Gold

STARTER

All inclusive

Tzatziki Avocado & Eggplant-Tahini Spread With pita breads

Burrata Salad With truffle vinaigrette, organic tomatoes & rocket

FIRST COURSE

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White Fish Carpaccio With citrus, extra virgin olive oil & kritamos

Lobster Pasta Traditional lobster linguine with light cherry tomatoes & basil sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Australian Wagyu Tagliata With chimichurri & grilled vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

Surf & Turf Greek Style

STARTER

All inclusive

Trilogy of Meze Spreads With pita breads

FIRST COURSE

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Traditional Greek Salad With organic Greek tomatoes, aged feta cheese, cucumber, onion, bell peppers, wild oregano, Cretan olives & extra virgin olive oil

Prawn Linguine “Saganaki” The traditional recipe with tomato sauce, feta & herbs with linguine pasta

Variety of Side Vegetables

MAIN COURSE

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White Fish of the Day Grilled or Oven Roasted With lemon, Greek extra virgin olive oil & wild oregano

Black Angus Beef Tagliata

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu

The Meze Menus

STARTER

All inclusive

Crispy vegetables and dips — Pita breads, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots & pickles with tzatziki and hummus

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

The traditional meze platter — Dolmadakia (stuffed vine leaves), traditional meatballs, feta & Greek gruyère, marinated olives

Loukaniko spetzofai — Traditional Greek sausage sauté with vegetables, tomato sauce & feta

Spinach & cheese pie platter

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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Seafood Feast

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Traditional fava with octopus “ksidato”

Taramosalata with pita breads

FIRST COURSE

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Santorini salad — Greek aged feta, organic Greek tomatoes, carob rusk, wild oregano, Cretan olives & extra virgin olive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled calamari with tomato capers tartar

Grilled prawns with roasted garlic & lemon vinaigrette

Whole roasted wild seabass with lemon, Greek extra virgin olive oil & wild oregano

DESSERT

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Traditional orange pie with ice cream

Veggies are not boring

STARTER

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Tzatziki & Hummus Spreads - With pita breads

FIRST COURSE

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Traditional Greek Salad - With organic Greek tomatoes, aged feta cheese, cucumber, onion, bell peppers, wild oregano, Cretan olives & extra virgin olive oil

Lentil Salad - Orange, balsamic, herbs & rocket

MAIN COURSE

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Spaghetti Pomodoro - With grated organic tomatoes, wild oregano & Greek gruyere pesto

Greek Style Roasted Cauliflower - With tahini yogurt sauce, cumin & herbs

DESSERT

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Greek Milk Pie