Private Chef Ali Tamsna

I am a professional private chef with international experience in Dubai and Canada, including working as a VIP first-class inflight chef in Dubai. This role refined my attention to detail, precision and high-end service standards. I specialize in Mediterranean and international cuisine, creating personalized menus with high-quality ingredients to deliver a refined, restaurant-level dining experience in the comfort of your home.

For me, cooking is...

about creating meaningful moments, combining quality ingredients, refined techniques and personal care for a memorable dining experience.

I learned to cook at...

five-star hotel environments in Canada (Montreal) and the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

A cooking secret...

Passion and Creativity: A true passion for cooking and a creative mindset are essential for developing unique and delicious dishes.

My menus

MOROCCAN ORIENTAL FLAVOURS

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Moroccan Harira Soup: A rich and fragrant soup made with lentils, chickpeas, tomatoes and aromatic spices

Zaalouk: Smoky roasted eggplant and tomato dip

Spiced Roasted Carrots: Carrots glazed with honey, cumin and coriander

Salad Marocaine: a vibrant salad with fresh vegetables, olives and a light citrus dressing

Pastilla (B’stilla) chicken or seafood: A delicate savory-sweet pie filled with chicken or seafood

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb Tagine with Prunes & Almonds Slow-cooked lamb in a sweet and savory sauce, topped with toasted almonds

Chicken M’hammer Grilled chicken marinated in a blend of Moroccan spices, served with saffron rice(raisin and almonds)

Vegetable/lamb/chicken Couscous Royale Fluffy couscous topped with seasonal vegetables, chickpea, caramelized onion and raisins

Kefta Tagine with Eggs Spiced meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, topped with poached eggs

DESSERT

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Mint Tea & Moroccan Pastries Traditional mint tea paired with assorted sweet pastries

BBQ

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Caprese Skewers – Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella & basil

Focaccia bites

Spanish Cheese Board with Membrillo (Quince Paste)

Tomato Bruschetta

Mini Tortilla Española – Classic potato-egg bites

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables

Roasted potatoes with herbs

Greek salad

Tomatoe herb salad: garlic and olive oil

Traditional creamy Coleslaw

Garlic Butter Corn

MAIN COURSE

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Premium Ribeye Steak

Iberian Pork Chops

Lemon & Herb Marinated Chicken Skewers

Spiced Lamb Kebabs

Beef Burgers

Grilled fish sea bass/dorada

Prawn skewers

Mini burgers chicken or beef (for kids)

DESSERT

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Seasonal fresh fruits platter

Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheesecake

Crema Catalana: Spanish-style crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar topping

TAPAS

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Jamón Ibérico con Pan con Tomate: Thinly sliced Iberian ham served with toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato, garlic, and olive oil

Gazpacho Andaluz: Chilled tomato soup

Ensaladilla Rusa: Classic Spanish potato salad with tuna, peas, carrots and mayonnaise

Boquerones en Vinagre: Fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar, garlic, and parsley

Queso Manchego con Membrillo: Aged Manchego cheese paired with quince paste

Salpicón de Marisco: A typical Spanish salad of fresh seafood, red pepper, green pepper, tomato, onion and vinaigrette

Serrano Ham and Melon

Pollo al Ajillo: Tender chicken sautéed in garlic and olive oil

Gambas Pil Pil: Prawns cooked in a sizzling garlic and chili oil

Shrimp Skewers

Tortilla Española: Classic Spanish omelette with potatoes

Croquetas Jamón, Gambas, or Pollo: Creamy Ham/Shrimps/Chicken croquettes with a crispy breadcrumb coating

Patatas Bravas: Crispy fried potatoes topped with spicy bravas sauce or garlic aioli

Albóndigas en Salsa de Tomate: Spanish-style meatballs in a rich tomato sauce

Pimientos de Padrón: Blistered Padrón peppers sprinkled with sea salt

Berenjenas con Miel: Crispy fried eggplant drizzled with honey and sprinkled with sea salt

Setas al Ajillo: Sautéed wild mushrooms with garlic and parsley

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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Crema Catalana: Spanish-style crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar topping

Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheesecake

Selection of mini desserts

PAELLA

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Jamón Ibérico con Pan con Tomate: Thinly sliced Iberian ham served with toasted bread rubbed with ripe tomato, garlic, and olive oil

Ensaladilla Rusa: Classic Spanish potato salad with tuna, peas, carrots and mayonnaise

Boquerones en Vinagre: Fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar, garlic, and parsley

Queso Manchego con Membrillo: Aged Manchego cheese paired with quince paste

Salpicón de Marisco: A typical Spanish salad of fresh seafood, red pepper, green pepper, tomato, onion, and vinaigrette

Pollo al Ajillo: Tender chicken sautéed in garlic and olive oil

Gambas Pil Pil: Prawns cooked in a sizzling garlic and chilli oil

Tortilla Española: Classic Spanish omelette with potatoes

Croquetas Jamón, Gambas or Pollo: Creamy Ham/Shrimps/Chicken croquettes with a crispy breadcrumb coating

Patatas Bravas: Crispy fried potatoes topped with spicy bravas sauce or garlic aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Traditional Seafood Paella

Chicken Paella

Vegetarian Paella

Mixed Paella

DESSERT

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Crema Catalana: Spanish-style crème brûlée with a caramelized sugar topping

Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Cheesecake

Selection of mini desserts

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