Chef Lucian Dunn
Private Chef in Dubai
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Passionate chef that never puts out a bad dish.
My passion is to see people's faces light up when they try my food. That’s been the case since before I became a professional chef with 10 years of experience, managing kitchens in 3 cities. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been cooking for my family and friends; there was no better feeling for me than to see them amazed by a delicious meal. I’ve chosen the career path of my passion and this speaks through my dishes. Book Chef Dunn and get a taste of my passion.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me cooking is, the most fundamental form of caring for someone. Since the dawn of humanity we’ve been cooking for each other.
I learned to cook at...
I was fortunate to start learning to cook professionally at. HCHS in Jamaica the renowned culinary College. I further my learning with experience.
A cooking secret...
My secret in the kitchen is to let nature take the lead. The ingredients has magnificent complexity all on their own my job is to not spoil them.
My menus
Mezze Platter – Marinated Olives, herbed labneh, hummus and fresh cut vegetables
Smoked peppers and whipped feta and caramelised pecans served with garlic bread
Quinoa Avacado salad with truffle lemon dressing heirloom tomatoes and spicy arugula
Beet and goat cheese salad with orange segments, caramel coated walnuts and balsamic dressing
Harissa marinated chicken served with lemon olive couscous and sautéed spinach
Braised lamb leg in pomegranate date gravy served with mashed potatoes and sauté veggies
Date and caramel brownies with ice cream
Cheesecake brûlée with fresh figs and strawberries
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Freshly shucked Mediterranean oysters served with lemon zest, sea salt, and a yuzu granita
Steak and truffle tartare( decadent start to a luxurious meal, offering a perfect balance of freshness, richness, and aromatic depth.)
Creamy saffron risotto with U 8 prawn, finished with a hint of citrus zest and extra virgin olive oil
A luxurious tenderloin, seared to perfection and served with a rich Amarone wine reduction. Accompanied by a creamy Parmesan polenta and roasted Mediterranean vegetables
Mediterranean branzino, salt-crusted and oven-baked, served with a delicate Champagne and caviar sauce, alongside sautéed wild greens
Tender rack of lamb encrusted with Sicilian pistachios, roasted to perfection, served with a smoked eggplant purée and caramelized shallots
A refined take on pistachio baklava, layered with honey-thyme syrup, accompanied by a delicate ricotta cream infused with orange blossom
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Home made miso soup.( beautifully balanced dashi, with miso tofu and sesame seeds.)
Crispy rice and spicy salmon.( crispy sushi rice chilli garlic marinated salmon with spicy wasabi)
Rock shrimp tempura with yuzu koshu and chilli garlic ailoi
Wakame salad
Edamame, steamed and served with soy sauce
Yakitori(beef, chicken or salmon, glazed with mirin and rice vinegar or teriyaki sauce)
Shashimi selection( salmon, tuna, sea bass. Served with soy sauce wasabi and pickles ginger)
Nigiri selection( salmon, tuna, sea bream. With pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce)
Spinach salad( baby spinach, parmesan, bonito flakes with truffle yuzu dressing)
California roll( sushi rice, seaweed and your choice of Salmon, tuna or avocado)
Teriyaki tenderloin( pan seared beef tenderloin with homemade teriyaki sauce grilled spring onions and sesame seeds)
Black cod miso( 24 hour marinated black cod in sweet and salty miso the grilled to perfection)
Katsu chicken( panko breaded chicken served with tonkatsu sauce)
Sides( Rice, grilled aubergine miso)
A selection of moshu
Caramel banana sponge cake
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Burrata salad( fresh burrata with vibrant basil pesto, arugula salad and oregano served with carta de música
Caprese Salad – Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Spinach and ricotta raviolis with a tarragon Parmesan sauce
Arrabita rigatoni pasta with fresh basil
Pepper corn crusted steak with Hennessy, chive butter, vibrant chimichury mushrooms parmesan risotto,
Wild caught sea bass cooked Sicilian style. Braised in Pino Grigio, San Marzano tomatoes, olives and capers
Cheesecake brûlée
Tiramisu
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Selection of dips, tazataziki, hummus and taramasalata
Halloumi and its close friends. Halloumi cheese is fried in clarified butter, then brushed in a spiced honey and served with lemon yogurt, brandy infuse peaches and fresh tomatoes
Greek salad, (San Marzano Tomato, cucumber, olives Greek oregano, olive oil feta cheese and purple onions)
Octopus salad with espelette vinaigrette shocked red onion baby potato, and cherry tomatoes
White wine braised muscles with lemon and fresh herbs
Ouzo braised snapper. Fresh snapper braised with ouzo, san marzano tomatoes fresh herbs and finished with crumbled feta
Side of Salmon pesto marinated and roasted served with fatoush
White wine braised chicken with Creamy Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper Risoni (orzo)
Grill fillet minion with chimichury and roasted pepper corn salad
Hazelnut and fig cheesecake
Galaktoboureko – A Greek custard pie wrapped in crispy phyllo and soaked in citrus syrup
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Steak tartare. Angus beef small diced with brunois shallots, capers mustard and a fresh egg
Bake Brie with assorted fruits and pepper jelly
Cauliflower au gratin
Chardonnay braised mussels
Steak au poivre
Wild caught sea bass with picanio pepper beurre blanc asparagus and potato puree
Buillabaisse
Apple tart
Cheesecake brûlée
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Oxymelli tomato bruschetta with goat cheese balsamic reduction
Arancini (Mini Version) – Small fried rice balls made with risotto and stuffed with cheese
Arabiata rigatoni with buratta cheeese
Meatballs in slow cooked tomato sauce served with freshly toasted ciabatta bread
Chicken cocciatore( chicken breast braised in a tomato wine sauce served with herbed potatoes and roasted veg
Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant Parmesan) – Layers of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese, baked until golden
Italiana Grandma’s recipe Lasagna with deeply flavoured ragu and crispy cheese crust
Pannacotta served with fresh fruits and hazelnut crumble
Italian love cake with coffee mousse frosting
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Italian: Burrata Caprese – Fresh burrata cheese with heirloom tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze
Japanese: Spicy Tuna Tartare – Diced tuna with avocado, spicy mayo, and crispy wonton chips
Mexican: Elote – Grilled corn on the cob with cotija cheese, lime, and chili powder
Middle Eastern: Hummus with Lamb – Creamy chickpea hummus topped with spiced ground lamb and pine nuts, served with pita
Spanish: Gazpacho – Chilled tomato and vegetable soup with olive oil and croutons
Vietnamese: Shrimp Summer Rolls – Fresh rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, vermicelli, herbs, and served with peanut dipping sauce
Indian: Lamb Rogan Josh– Slow-cooked lamb in a rich, spiced tomato-based curry, served with basmati rice
Thai: Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) – Spicy stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, Thai basil, and chili garlic sauce
French: Coq au Vin – Braised chicken in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon
American: New York Cheesecake – Classic creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and berry compote
Turkish: Baklava – Layers of phyllo dough, honey, and chopped pistachios
Japanese: Matcha Tiramisu – A twist on the classic with green tea-infused mascarpone and ladyfingers
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