Chef Akad Guepa

Private Chef In Mooroolbark

I have always loved cooking, watching and helping my mum cook traditional Middle Eastern food when we lived in Lebanon. I started my career in a fine dining restaurant in 2008, working for famous chef Neil Perry. The majority of my career has been working at high end restaurants including Rockpool, Spice Temple, Rosetta and Il Bacaro, as well as catering experience through Blakes Feast and the Melbourne Zoo.

I have experience in Modern Italian, French and Middle Eastern cuisine, and love cooking all types of seafood, Italian, Middle Eastern and Japanese foods. My favorite dish is homemade pasta! I believe the secret ingredient to an amazing dining experience is fresh farm-to-table ingredients cooked to perfection by a smiley, bubbly chef who is always up for a chat and a laugh!

For me, cooking is...

My favourite thing to do everyday

I learned to cook at...

At high end restaurants, the likes of rockpool, bacaro.

A cooking secret...

Using best quality ingredients and freshest

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Chef Akad's reviews

4.85

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66 services

Akad was excellent in every manner. The food was delicious, presentation excellent and the assistants were polite and eager to help with anything. Highly recommend Akad and the assistants to anyone looking for a top quality food experience.

Our Chef, Akad, delivered a standout Italian banquet. He stayed in touch throughout the process with regular emails and accommodated all of my requirements for an Italian themed meal for 22 people. The food was abundant with lots of variety, it was beautifully presented and very tasty. Thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. I would highly recommend Chef Akad.

We hired Chef Akad for our office Christmas party. This was the first time I was using Take a Chef services, and the platform made it very easy to compare proposals from different chefs and finally hire a chef. Chef Akad was great at regular communication, for any question or confirmation. He was very professional right from the beginning, from selecting the menu, to arriving on time, getting settled in a new kitchen, working with the available cookware, to serving. Akad was extremely patient and helpful while selecting the menu. He provided us many different options of dishes, until we were happy with our selection. He also catered for a vegetarian and a pregnant lady in our team. Akad and his assistant made sure all the courses were served seamlessly, without a hiccup. They kept cleaning and clearing up in between courses, so there wasn't a pile of dishes at the end to tackle, for the host. Everyone in our team loved the food and presentation (some of us took pictures of the amazing food, to show off hahaha) We all had an incredible evening, thanks to Akad and his assistant. It felt like fine dining at home :)

Akad was very diligent and helpful in the lead up to our private chef night for our christmas party. each course was prepared onsite in front of our eyes adding to the experience. The food and experience was next to none. we look forward to sharing a meal with Akad again. 5 stars.

We celebrated a special occasion with a small family lunch. Our selected chef, Akad Guepa, was wonderful throughout the entire engagement process - menu options & selection, attention to detail prior to the event, punctuality, lovely food beautifully cooked and presented and meticulously cleaned-up after the event. Most importantly, Akad was a pleasure to have with us in a family setting. A most engaging person who fitted so well into our day. We will certainly promote the idea of engaging a chef in one's home to our friends. Thank you Akad.

Akad was amazing! He surpassed every expectation we had and was a delight to deal with throughout the whole process. The food was amazing and there was so much! We all have very happy tummy’s by the end of the meal. He was super professional and when he left the kitchen was cleaner than when he arrived! We would definitely recommend and would love to be a return customer for our next event!

Highly recommend Akad ! He made my partner’s 40th birthday memorable and our group of friends loved their dinner. It was our first time having a private chef coming and we loved it ! I needed to make few changes on the menu and some of them were last minute and it was not a problem at all for Akad to cater. He also answered quickly to all of my messages. Thanks so much again Akad, we will definitely book you in for our next one ????

Chef Akad did a brilliant job in delivery high quality food and dining experience for my sister's baby shower. The food was delicious, every guest loved it and it really felt like we had a high-end dining experience within our own home. Definitely will be using Chef Akad again for my next event. A 5 star experience. Highly recommend Chef Akad. Thank you Chef!!

Akad was AMAZING! Food was incredible, service and engagement was great and he left the kitchen spotless after service. I couldn’t recommend this chef highly enough!

I recently had the pleasure of hiring chef Akad and his team for my friends 40th birthday, and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. From start to finish, it was an absolute delight. Chef Akad and his team brought a level of professionalism and culinary expertise that surpassed my expectations. They took the time to understand our preferences and dietary restrictions, and then crafted a menu that was both exquisite and tailored to our tastes. The evening was a culinary journey like no other. Each course was a testament to Chef Akad's skill and creativity. The flavors were harmonious, the presentation was impeccable, and every bite was a delight for the senses. What truly set this experience apart was the personalized service. The team's attention to detail, their warm and welcoming demeanor, and their ability to anticipate our needs created an atmosphere of pure indulgence. It felt like a dining experience that you would expect in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but in the comfort of our own home. If you're looking for a truly extraordinary dining experience that combines world-class cuisine with the convenience of home, I wholeheartedly recommend Chef Akad and his exceptional team. It was a memorable and magical evening that I'll cherish for a long time, and I can't wait to have them back for another unforgettable feast.

Great overall experience. Highly recommend

Chef was incredible! He was so friendly! Communication was super easy and he did such an amazing job! All of my guests loved the food! I can’t recommend chef enough, honestly he surpassed out expectations! I can’t wait to have him over again!

Akad gave us the most incredible experience for my sisters bridal shower! All the food was incredible and his presentation on point. Most of all Akad was so engaging, highly professional and friendly. We look forward to having him again, highly recommend!

We thoroughly enjoyed our special dinner celebrating a family birthday. Akad worked well in the challenging kitchen of our airbnb and produced an excellent dinner. His food was delicious.

Chef Akad cooked us the most amazing Christmas in July feast this weekend for 11 people and assisted in serving with Nikki. We could not be happier with the communication leading up to the event, the process on the night or the insanely delicious food. Akad will be our first choice for any special events in the future.

Akad was a delight to have in our home - courteous, polite and professional, but also happy to have a chat while cooking and great with the kids. Service was well timed and everything ran very smoothly. The food was incredible- well presented and so much flavour. The kitchen was spotless at the end of the evening and our bellies very satisfied. Would highly recommend Akad!

Absolutely stunning from beginning to end….Akad was friendly and the meal was mediterranean, sharing, moreish and beautiful flavours. Cannot recommend him highly enough!

A five star chef/restaurant experience in your own home.