Chef Albert Ortiz

Private Chef in Barcelona

I’m Albert Ortiz, a chef with over 23 years of experience, specialized in product-driven Catalan cuisine enhanced by cutting-edge techniques. I’ve led kitchens in both Spain and Asia — particularly in Singapore and Japan — where I refined my style while remaining true to the essence of culinary tradition.

Today, I offer private chef services, crafting bespoke gastronomic experiences with seasonal ingredients and precise execution. From intimate dinners to special events, I take care of every detail — from menu design to presentation and service.

My training alongside renowned chefs such as Jordi Vilà and Santi Santamaría has been essential in shaping an honest, technically refined approach that places the ingredient at the heart of the experience.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about bringing people together — a way to create special moments through unique flavors and unforgettable experiences.

I learned to cook at...

CETT Escuela de turismo de Barcelona, 5*GL Marriot Hotel Tang Plaza, Grupo Moritz by Jordi Vilà 1* Michelin, Can Pineda Restaurant Barcelona...

A cooking secret...

There’s no innovation without tradition. Catalan cuisine is awesome!

My menus

Italian Flavours

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Celery carpaccio with lemon, extra virgin olive oil, pistachio and aged Parmesan cheese

Heirloom tomatoes with burrata, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and lemon vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

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Creamy seafood risotto topped with prawn tartare, fresh lemon zest, and wild arugula

Handmade potato gnocchi tossed in spicy basil pesto, with a touch of lemon, shaved Parmesan, and fresh arugula

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Creamy Amaretto Tiramisu

Lemon Pie

The Crudo Experience

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Normandy Poget Oyster No2, Mediterranean Ponzu and fresh Wasaby

Raw Scallop in Coconut Milk, Aji Amarillo & Lime Juice, finished with Green Chive Oil and Prawn XO Sauce

Chard-Braised Bonito Sashimi with Spicy & Sour Green “Jugo Verde” Sauce and Salmon Roe

Raw Prawn Tails with “Ajo Blanco” Soup, Sherry-Infused Cherries, Smoked Oil, and Fresh Ginger

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Char-Braised Tuna Tataki with Roasted Bell Peppers, Smoked Aubergine, and Abura Togarashi

DESSERT

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Creamy Matcha Cheesecake, almond crumble and wild berries

Mediterranean Brunch - with a Catalan Wink

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"Pa de Pagés amb tomaquet i all" - Sourdough toast with ripe tomato spread — and freshly grated garlic, if you like

"Mantega fumada i Melmelada" - A fine selection of house-made marmalades and smoked butter

"Fusta d'embotits" - Catalan Charcuterie board — featuring Fuet, Xoriç, Llonganissa de Vic, Botifarra d’ou, Bull blanc, and Bull negre. Served with pickles, and Arbequina Olives

"Plat Combinat" Full Catalan Breakfast - Grilled pork belly, sautéed "Ganxet" beans, roasted tomato with oregano, "ou ferrat" a fried egg, "butifarra a la brasa" chargrilled Catalan sausage, and seasonal sautéed mushrooms

"Fruita de temporada" - Seasonal fruit platter; Featuring vineyard peach, melon, watermelon, grapes, and fresh figs

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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All of it paired with - “Cava a Porro” — Catalan sparkling wine served the traditional way, straight from a porró! A fun and festive ritual to share — no glasses needed, just aim and pour!

DESSERT

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The Catalan Cuisine ***

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"Pantomaca" - A classic crystal tomato bread with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt flakes

Melon infused with white vermouth and fresh mint

Poget Oyster Fine le Clair, Black Trumpet Ponzu and Ginger

"Menjar blanc" - Cold almond and garlic soup with tuna belly and fresh strawberries

Escalivada - Roasted bell peppers, smoked eggplant, confit shallots, roasted tomatoes, and fire-braised bonito with a tapenade vinaigrette

Savory Mushroms cream caramel and black truffle jus

Char-grilled lamb chop, smashed potato a la forquilla, and roasted garlic allioli

"l'Arros de senyoret" - Seafood rice with peeled prawns, confit cuttlefish, and Delta mussels

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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DESSERT

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Delicate baked apple tart with almond crumble, Catalan cream foam, and a whisper of cinnamon smoke

Orange-infused Chocolate truffles with aged Rum and Ecuadorian cocoa

CLASSIC CATALAN PAELLA

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Greek Salad – Barbastro tomato, smoked sardine, homemade pickled cucumber, green pepper, spring onion, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt flakes

FIRST COURSE

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Catalan Vermut - Hand-cleaned anchovy from "l’Escala" , vinegar-marinated white anchovy, escabeche mussel, pickled piparra pepper, onion, and capers — served with homemade "Espinaler" sauce and crispy potato chips

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Creamy rice with cuttlefish, prawns, and mussels from "el Delta" — if you prefer Mediterranean blue lobster, Menorca spiny lobster, or fresh Palamós prawns, just ask!

Creamy rice with pork ribs, seasonal mushrooms, “El Prat” artichokes, and Cal Rovira black pudding sausage

DESSERT

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Mille-feuille with pastry cream

BARBECUE

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48-hour marinated beef brisket in a secret recipe, flame-braised to perfection!

The best crispy pork belly with a smoky touch!

FIRST COURSE

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Lebanese-style marinated beef skewer taco with sour cream, cilantro, pickled onion, chipotle, avocado, and lime