Chef Alberto Braibanti

Private Chef in London

Passionate and versatile Private Chef with over a decade of experience in high-end culinary environments, including Michelin-starred restaurants, 5-star hotels, and prestigious private events. A graduate in BSc Culinary Arts Management, I bring a deep understanding of both the creative and operational sides of gastronomy.

My culinary journey began with a fascination for Asian cultures, which led me to develop a strong foundation in Thai cuisine while working at Busaba Eathai. There, I mastered the art of balancing bold and subtle flavours—skills that have since become integral to my cooking style.

I have honed my expertise in world-class kitchens such as Benares in Mayfair, a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant known for its refined approach to traditional cuisine, as well as luxury hotels like the Intercontinental Park Lane and multiple Hilton properties across London. My professional path also includes catering for prestigious sporting events, including Wimbledon The Championships and Chelsea FC, where I delivered high-volume, high-quality dining experiences under pressure.

For the past two years, I’ve worked as a Private Chef, crafting bespoke menus for over 100 events, from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations. This role has allowed me to merge my love for global travel and food, showcasing dishes inspired by cultures from around the world, always with a focus on fresh ingredients, elegant presentation, and memorable flavour.

I take pride in creating culinary experiences that are not only delicious but deeply personal, drawing from a lifetime of global inspiration and professional excellence.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a way to express creativity, share cultures, and bring people joy through bold flavours and unforgettable experiences.

I learned to cook at...

As apprentice in Courmayeur (Italy), at Alma The International Italian Culinary Arts School, MSc Food Business Management at UWL in London.

A cooking secret...

Treating ingredients with love and care balancing bold flavours with precision, staying curious, and cooking every dish with passion and purpose.

My menus

San Valentine menu'

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Prawn cocktail on baby gem leaves

Mussels in white wine sauce

Asparagus and avocado deviled eggs

Arancini filled with anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, parsley, oregano

Arancini filled with bolognese sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Purple sprout broccoli

Roast potatoes

Green beans

Courgette ribbons, radish, walnuts and citronette salad

Tuscan Panzanella salad

Fennel, orange and pomegranate salad

MAIN COURSE

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Black ink risotto with mussels and clams

Rib eye steak with chimichurri / peppercorn sauce / beef gravy / bearnaise sauce

Pan fried dover sole, charred leeks and spring onions, lemon caper butter

Pasta Trofie with traditionally made pesto

Honey mustard glazed pork belly

Pasta alla Vodka

DESSERT

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Spiced cranberry poached pear with chantilly cream

Elderflower and raspberry pots

Tiramisu'

Aperol-spritz rhubarb pots

Chocolate mousse with berries compote

Caribbean flavours

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Salted cod fish fritters

Corn chowder

Corn chowder with crab

Pan fried scallops with mango salsa

Sancocho dominicano

FIRST COURSE

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Cassava bread

Yuca con mojo

Rice

Fried plantain

Boiled pok choi

Steamed sweet potatoes

Roti

MAIN COURSE

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Frijoles negros

Guyanesee beef pepperpot

Guyanese chicken curry

Jerk chicken leg with pineapple salsa

Nasi Goreng

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Bahamas rum cake

Churros

Bottomless brunch

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Cinnamom figs and yoghurt bowl

Fruit granola yoghurt pot

Raspberry yoghurt crunch pot

Cinnamom, apple, maple syrup, walnuts, yoghurt pot

FIRST COURSE

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Mango Lassi

Strawberry smoothie

Peanut butter and banana smoothie

Strawberry, baby spinach, avocado, orange juice smoothie

Raspberry and apple smoothie

Avocado, baby spinach, lime, mint, cucumber, apple juice, honey smoothie

Blueberries, banana, greek yoghurt, apple juice smoothie

Kiwi, mango, pineapple juice, banana smoothie

Carrot juice, pineapple, bananas, ginger cashewnuts, lime smoothie

Watermelon, bananas, apple juice smoothie

Cherries smoothie

Mango and coconut smoothie

Pineapple smoothie

Tropical breakfast smoothie

Avocado smoothie

Forest fruit smoothie

MAIN COURSE

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Cilbir (Turkish eggs)

Irish potatoes cakes with smoked salmon

Asparagus and poached eggs on toast

Vegan avocado tostadas

Sourdough toasted bread, creme cheese, thyme sautee mushrooms

Salmon and avocado on toast

Shakshuka

Foul madame

Smoked salmon and scramble eggs on toast

Maple harissa pork loin, blistered cherry tomatoes, poached eggs

Sweet chilli pork loin, blistered cherry tomatoes, poached eggs

Omelette with topping of Your choice (ham, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, peppers, onions)

Eggs benedict

Eggs florentine

Eggs royale

DESSERT

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Chocolate brownie

Strawberry cheesecake

Pancakes with banana and maple syrup

Pancakes with chantilly cream and fresh berries

Pancakes with nutella

Pancakes with raspberry jam

Alberto's italian delight

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Burrata Salad (V)

Ribollita Tuscan Bean Soup

Minestrone Soup With Croutons

Broccoli Veloute' (Soup) And Chargrilled Brussels Sprouts

Carrots, Butternut Squash And Apple Soup

FIRST COURSE

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Garlic & Chilli Tender Stem Broccoli (Ve)

Garlic And Herb Sautéed Roasted Potatoes

Polenta

Sautéed Cavolo Nero With Ham And Onions

Roasted Butternut Squash And Cauliflower, Soft Creme With Truffle

Cheesy Polenta

MAIN COURSE

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Seared Sea Bass With Caponata

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Risotto Alla Milanese (With Saffron)

Italian Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

Risotto With Chestnuts And Thyme

Veal Roast Mushrooms , Chestnuts, Butternut Squash

Honey Glazed Pork Belly With Apple And Apricots

Veal And Potatoes Spezzatino (Stew)

Spaghetti Carbonara

Beef Lasagne

Gnocchi Pasta With Pesto

Gnocchi Pasta With Sage And Butter

Gnocchi Pasta In Tomato Sauce

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Raspberry panna cotta

Pimms strawberry panna cotta

Creme brulee

Sicilian strawberries gelo

Sicilian lemon gelo

Tiramisu

Passion Fruit Panna Cotta

Chocolate Mousse With Berry Compote

Alberto’s fine dining

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Mint peas veloute' with smocked mackerel

Pan seared scallops, Jerusalem artichoke puree, braised fennel, and samphire

Salt baked celeriac, goat curd, green apple and walnuts

Warm ham hock, jersey royal potatoes, mangetout and asparagus

Chilled Asparagus Veloute', Creme Fraiche, Chevril

Chilled Cucumber-Ginger Soup With Raw Tuna Tartare

Beetroot cured salmon, pickle cucumber ribbons, smoked garlic mayo, lime zest

Dill pickled beetroots, peashoots, labneh, asparagus, radishes, pistachios crunch and citrus parsley oil

Lobster tail with lemon, garlic and parsley butter

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Pan fried dover sole, charred leeks and spring onions, saffron beurre blanc

Duck breast, cherries coulis, fondant potatoes, crispy beetroot and charred onions

Black ink risotto with mussels

Spinach and ricotta ravioli, wild mushrooms and truffle

Beef Wellington, creamy mash potatoes, honey glazed baby carrots and gravy

Salmon en croute, asparagus, roasted jersey royal potatoes and chives hollandaise sauce

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Rhubarb, ginger and pistachios pots

Tiramisu’

Raspberry pannacotta

Cheese plate (Mature cheddar, red leicester, blue stilton, brie) with grape, celery and crackers

A culinary journey across Japan

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Salmon Sashimi With Mooli, Wasabi And Soy Sauce

Fried Mackerel Marinated With Ginger, Soy Sauce And Sake

Tuna And Spring Onions Kebab Marinated In Mirin And Soy Sauce

Prawns And Avocado In Wasabi Dressing

Cod And Potatoes Croquettes Served With Lemon Wedges

Squid, Prawns, Pork Pancakes In Okonomiyaki Sauce

Prawns Tempura with Mirin And Soy Sauce Tempura Dip

Vegetables And Prawns Tempura With Mirin And Soy Sauce Tempura Dip

Yakitori Spring Onions And Chicken Skewers

Chicken Cakes With Teriyaki Sauce

Vegetables Stuffed Beef Rolls

Pork And Vegetables Soup

Mixed Vegetables Soup

Miso Soup

Fish Balls Soup

Japanese Miso Aubergine

Vegetarian Ramen

Teriyaki Tofu On Bed Of Japanese Rice

Sugar Snaps Peas And Carrots Soba Noodles

FIRST COURSE

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Japanese Rice

Spicy Fried Celery

Mooli With Sesame And Miso Sauce

Japanese-Style Potato Salad

Seaweed Salad With Broad Beans

French Beans With Sesame Seeds

Spinach With Bonito Flakes

MAIN COURSE

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Salmon teriyaki

Poached Mackerel With Miso

Cod With Vegetables Poached In Foil

Salmon Miso-Mayo Topped With Cheddar Baked In Foil

Fried Chicken Marinated In Ginger, Sake And Soy Sauce

Simmered Beef With Potatoes

Pan Fried Pork In Ginger, Sake, Soy Sauce Marinate

Deep Fried Pork Strips With Shredded Cabbage

Rice Omelette With Chicken Topped With Ketchup

Salmon, Scrambled Eggs, Mange Tout And Soy Sauce

Scrambled Tofu With Spring Onions And Soy Sauce

Pan Fried Tofu Steaks Marinated In Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Ginger, Sake And Garlic

Deep Fried Tofu And Asparagus In Dashi, Mirin And Soy Sauce Stock

Tofu, Leeks, Mushrooms Soup With Mirin And Soy Sauce Dip

Namesake Udon Noodles With Chicken, Spinach, Mushrooms, Leeks And Eggs

Pork Five-Flavour Noodles

DESSERT

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Rice Cakes With Strawberries

Caramelized Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato, Apple And Bean Paste Cakes

Michelin star Indian recipes

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Red Kidney Bean Cakes With Mustard And Yoghurt Chutney

Aloo Tikki (Pan-Fried Potatoes Cakes) With Tomatoes Chutney

Spicy Vegetables Wrap With Mint-Coriander Chutney

Coorgi Vegetable Puffs And Cucumber Salad

Spiced Crispy Fried Whitebait With Onion Raita And Lemon Wedges

Indian Cod Goujons With Onion Raita

Haddock Cakes With Tamarind Chutney And Mint-Coriander Chutney

Squid Salad With Passion Fruit And Sweet Chilli Sauce

Spiced Prawns Puri With Mint And Coriander Chutney/ Tamarind Chutney/ Sweet Yogh

Prawns In Spicy Indian Ketchup, Pineapple And Spring Onions

FIRST COURSE

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Makhani Dal

Tadka Dahl

Paratha

Plain Naan

Butter Naan

Chilli-Coriander Naan

Raita

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken tikka masala

Pan-Fried Seabream In Molee Sauce (Coconut Fish Curry)

Plaice In Sweet And Sour Fish Curry

Hyderabadi Peppery Chicken Curry

Tandoori Spiced Roasted Chicken Legs

Rogan Josh (Lamb Curry)

Lamb Chops Curry

Palak-Paneer Curry (Creamy Spinach Curry And Paneer)

Chana Masala (Chick Peas Curry)

Paneer Rogan

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Passion Fruit Panna Cotta

Gajar Ka Halwa (Indian Carrot Pudding)

Rice Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

Mango halwa

Phirni

Malted Kulfi With Caramel Bananas

Indian Pancakes With Saffron And Rose Water Cream

Alberto’s mexican fiesta

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Vegan Black Beans And Corn Soup

Vegan Jack Fruit Pozole Verde Soup

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas With Melted Cheese & Pico De Gallo

Pork Tacos Al Pastor

Carnitas Tacos

Aubergine Tacos With Mango Salsa

Tacos Baja (White Fish)

Tequila-Lime Prawns

Tequila-Lime Chicken Wings

Pozole soup

Shrimp Broth Soup

Caldo De Res Soup

Mexican Street Corn Soup

FIRST COURSE

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Arroz Rojo Mexicano (Spiced Mexican Red Rice)

Jacket Sweet Potatoes With Spicy Chickpeas & Red Onions

Refried Beans

Roasted Radishes With Lime Juice, Manchego Cheese And Coriander

Elote (Mexican Street Grilled Corn)

Mexican Quinoa Salad In Lime-Chilli Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Nopales Salad

Baked Cauliflower Panuchos (V/Ve)

Entomatadas Con Cecina (Grilled Steak)

Chicken Legs In Authentic Mole Poblano

Pork Belly With Yellow Mole Amarillo

Lamb Birria

Red Snapper A la Veracruzana

Tequila-Lime Chicken Leg

Chicken Tinga Served With Tostada

DESSERT

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Platano Frito (Grilled Banana)

Pineapple Empanadas With Vanilla Ice Cream

Pan De Elote (Sweetcorn Cake) With Vanilla Ice Cream

Bunuelos Served With Mexican Hot Chocolate

Cocada (Coconut Macarons)

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Chef Alberto's reviews

4.17

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10 services

Using Take a Chef to find a private chef for a family occasion was a very easy process. Having received various menus from chefs, we chose the most suitable. Alberto was very flexible in the various dish choices, including accommodating a separate vegan menu. He was attentive, explained each dish and the food was very nice, with very large portions! Would not hesitate to recommend.

Alberto was great, he was punctual and brought everything he needed. He was even very patient and took some group photos for us as there was 11 in our group! The food was incredible, each dish was delicious, and the portions were very generous! He listened to our requests and managed to make all the food gluten free, and fit everyone’s dietary requirements. I would definitely recommend him :)