Chef Michal Liba
Private Chef in Plymouth
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Creative and passionate
I’m a creative chef from Slovakia with a passion shaped by years of cooking in London’s vibrant restaurant scene. My journey has taken me through French, Italian, and modern British kitchens, each one adding new layers to my craft and sharpening my culinary imagination.
Food, for me, is more than nourishment—it’s a canvas. I love transforming simple ingredients into unforgettable experiences that spark emotion and bring people together. Nothing motivates me more than seeing guests light up with joy and knowing I’ve played a part in that moment.
I thrive on the energy of direct interaction with customers and clients. Their reactions, conversations, and smiles fuel my drive to keep creating, experimenting, and pushing boundaries. For me, cooking isn’t just a profession—it’s a way to make people happy, one plate at a time.

More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking, to me, is peace. It’s the quiet clarity where the world fades and only the ingredients, the aromas, and the rhythm of creation remain.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook when coming to Uk. Started my way from pot wash up to a head chef. It was quite a journey.
A cooking secret...
I listen to the rhythm of the ingredients and let their natural flow guide me. When the food leads, I follow—and that’s where the magic happens.
My menus
HAVE YOU MET LITTLE MISS RED MULLET pan fried Cornish red mullet with grilled spring onions, cucumber, orange, confit tomatoes and sauce vierge, oyster leaves
CRAWLING OCTOPUS IN THE DEEP octopus salad packed with local seasonal baby vegetables, resembling the the ocean deep micro herbs and edible flowers, seaweed, fennel, samphire, oyster laves
SCALLOPS IN THE DUNES pan fried king scallops, turmeric cauliflower puree, fricassee of chorizo, black beans, cauliflower crisp, bacon crumble, horseradish foam, micro sweetcorn shoots
CRAB ON THE BEACH Cornish crab salad consisting of crab roulade, grapefruit, ginger, lemon verbena jelly, cucumber, soft herb puree, edible sand, avocado mousse, cucumber sauce, basil mayonaise
MACKEREL SWIMMING IN THE SUNSET baked Cornish mackerel served with ratatouille, olives, lemon jellies, tomato foam, red vein sorrel
RIGHT ON, JOHN DORY pan fried Cornish John Dory with sautéed spinach, apples, celeriac, spirulina foam and buttery mussel sauce with chives
MONKFISH Monkfish with chorizo tomato concasse, celeriac purre, seaweed and celeriac crispy slow
SARDINES Cornish sardines with orange and pine nuts, parsley, confit tomato, basil and tapenade
ONCE UPON A PLAICE fillet of plaice, purple sprouting broccoli, shrimps, cucumber and capers, blue orange sauce, micro herbs
CORNISH SEAFOOD STEW coconut and tomato based stew with mussels, cod, haddock, halibut, scallops, king prawns garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lime
RAINBOW TROUT Cornish rainbow trout with CELERIAC AND PANCETTA GALETTE and LIME BUTTER SAUCE, watercress
CORNISH SOLE Slow roasted Cornish sole with capers, samphire and parsley beurre noissete croutons
SEA BASS pan fried fillet of sea- bass, celeriac puree, sweet shallots, sautéed smoked bacon, red chicory, runner beans and red wine sauce
CORAL LEMON TART lemon tart with vanilla meringue, edible flowers, lemon balm, seaweed coral tuiles, lime caviar, lemon cream, fruits
INDIGENOUS PANNACOTA Levender panna cotta with marshmallows, edible flowers, raspberry tuile, lemon meringue and cider Ratler foam
EVERYTHING CHOCOLATE Chocolate fondant, Cornish clotted cream, dark chocolate ganache, caramelised white chocolate tulle, cocoa brigadeiro
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Pomegranate roasted beetroot salad, with ricotta, rocket, pomegranate seeds and red chicory
Eastern European potato cake topped with shiitake mushrooms, gruyere cheese, spring onion
Caprese tomato salad, mozarella, basil, parmesan crisp, lime dressing
Shitake arancini balls with rocket and chives and sour cream
Sicilian melon salad with chicory, pecorino, pistachio and fennel
Coconut crusted lime tofu, asian slow, ginger lemon dressing
Shakshuka with poached egg and pita bread
Barley, pea and mint salad with fresh goat cheese
Fattoush salad, classic Middle Eastern salad with cucumber, tomato, red onion, radish, sumac, mint, crispy pita bread and zesty lemon dressing
Crispy poached egg with new potatoes, coconut bacon, samphire and broad beans
Pea and broad bean scotch eggs, watercress salad, beetroot chutney
Oyster mushrooms risotto, parmesan crisp and truffle oil
Buttered parsley gnocchi with creamy garlic spinach and pecorino
Butternut squash and tomato moqueca, Brazilian stew, with kale, green beans, red pepper, spring onions, red chilli and jasmine rice
Baked celeriac steak with sumac beetroot cauliflower rice, sweet red pepper pure
Sweet potato, beetroot, kale, leeks wrapped in puff pastry served with asparagus, roasted garlic, rosemary potatoes, maple glazed carrots, jus
Pasta alla sorrentina, cherry tomato sauce combined with fresh basil, smoked scamorza cheese and paccheri pasta
Orange panna cotta with seasonal berries and orange tuille
French lemon tart with lemon cream and seasonal fruits
Tiramisu cheesecake, cocoa, amaretti biscuit
Chocolate tart with caramel cream, candied peanut, cocoa
Eton mess with strawberries, vanilla cream, raspberry coulis, cocoa nibs, pistachio and edible flowers
Creme brûlée with fruits and edible flowers
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Pan fried king scallops, turmeric cauliflower puree, fricassee of chorizo, black beans, cauliflower crisp, bacon crumble,
Cornish crab and avocado roulade with pickled ginger, orange and cucumber
Fillet Of Plaice, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Shrimps, cucumber and capers, orange sauce, micro herbs
Cornish John Dory with sautéed spinach, apples, celeriac and buttery mussel sauce with chives
Salmon Gravlax Tartare, horseradish cream, lemon caviar, rosemary focaccia crisp
Pan fried scallops, pea purre, chorizo, edamame beans, pancetta crisp
Baked Cornish mackerel served with ratatouille, olives,
MONKFISH Monkfish with chorizo tomato concasse, celeriac purre, seaweed and celeriac crispy slow
Cornish mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, parsley, shallots served with bread
Cornish rainbow trout with CELERIAC AND PANCETTA GALETTE and LIME BUTTER SAUCE, watercress
Cornish Sole, samphire, capers, parsley croutons and lemon beurre blanc
CORNISH SEAFOOD STEW coconut and tomato based stew with garlic, ginger, lemongrass and lime served with warm bread
Pan fried sea bass, crushed new potatoes, fine beans, beurre lemon blanc with shripms
Baked salmon with garlic, spinach and cherry tomatoes
Chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake, candied hazelnuts, cocoa cream and chocolate tuile
Tiramisu cheesecake, cocoa, amaretti biscuit
Almond, raspberry and polenta cake with clotted cream and berries
Raspberry pannacotta with charred marshmallows, edible flowers and white chocolate tuile
Chocolate tart with caramel cream, candied peanut, cocoa
Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, whipped clotted cream, toffee popcorn
Apple & Blackberry Crumble serve with Cornish clotted cream
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Fattoush salad
Nicoise salad
Greek salad
Patatas bravas – fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce
Tortilla española – potato & egg omelette
Pan con tomate – toasted bread with tomato, garlic, olive oil
Chorizo al vino – chorizo cooked in wine
Garlic mushrooms (champiñones al ajillo)
ANTIPASTI; Roasted peppers Grilled courgette & aubergine Marinated artichokes Sun-dried tomatoes Cherry tomatoes with olive oil & flaky salt
Bread + olive oil + balsamic
Baked salmon with cherry tomatoes, garlic and basil
Chicken Shawarma
Ossobucco served with polenta and garnished with gremolata
Fillet steak, rosemary fondant potato, honey roasted carrots and parsnip, beef juice
Moussaka with fresh salad garnish and vinaigrette
Mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, parsley, shallots served with bread
Arroz con pollo – Spanish-style chicken and rice
Paella
Pollo al ajillo (garlic chicken)
Bacalao a la vizcaína (cod stew)
Orange cream with mango, pistachio and pomegranate
Orange polenta cake with cream and berries
French lemon tart with lemon cream and seasonal fruits
Tiramisu cheesecake, cocoa, amaretti biscuit
Chocolate tart with caramel cream, candied peanut, cocoa
Creme brûlée with fruits and edible flowers
Vanilla panna cotta with seasonal berries and orange tuile
Pudim de leite condensado (creamy, caramel-coated custard flan)
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Pan fried king scallops, turmeric cauliflower puree, fricassee of chorizo, black beans, cauliflower crisp, bacon crumble,
Baked camembert with bread
Marinated warm brie with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, toasted bread
Courgette fritters with sweet chilli sauce, pineapple salsa and watercress (vegan, GF)
Pan fried Cornish red mullet with grilled spring onions, cucumber, orange, confit tomatoes and sauce vierge
MONKFISH Monkfish with chorizo tomato concasse, celeriac purre, seaweed and celeriac crispy slow
Cornish John Dory with sautéed spinach, apples, celeriac and buttery mussel sauce with chives
Pan fried duck breast with orange, grilled spring onions, carrot and orang puree
Baked Cornish mackerel served with ratatouille, olives, lemon jellies, red vein sorrel
Fillet steak with tiger prawns, asparagus, edamame beans, sprouting broccoli and bernaise sauce
CORNISH SOLE Slow roasted Cornish sole with capers, samphire and parsley beurre noissete croutons
Duck à l'Orange with sauce bigarade, dauphinois potatoes, roasted chilli broccoli, Vichy carrots, roast parsnips and peas
Chicken cordon blue, grilled asparagus and green salad
Slow-roasted pork belly with boulangère potatoes, creamy savoy cabbage with bacon, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, sprouting broccoli, swede mash, apple
Cornish rainbow trout with CELERIAC AND PANCETTA GALETTE and LIME BUTTER SAUCE, watercress
Tiramisu cheesecake, cocoa, amaretti biscuit
Chocolate tart with caramel cream, candied peanut, cocoa
Eton mess with strawberries, vanilla cream, raspberry coulis, cocoa nibs, pistachio and edible flowers
Creme brûlée with fruits and edible flowers
Almond, raspberry and polenta cake with clotted cream and berries
BLOOD ORANGE COCONUT PANNACOTA WITH LEMON BALM, ORANGE HONEYCOMB AND EDIBLE FLOWERS
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Smoked haddock fish cake with creamed leeks and grilled spring onions
Pan fried Cornish red mullet with grilled spring onions, cucumber, orange, confit tomatoes and sauce vierge
Monkfish with chorizo tomato concasse, celeriac purre and celeriac crispy slow
Smoked Mackerel Pâté served with toasted sourdough & pickled cucumber
Cornish Crab rarebit on toast
Grilled Cornish Sardines on sourdough with lemon wedge, chutney
Smoked haddock chowder with toasted bread
Mussels in Cornish cider & cream
Roast carrot & cumin soup
Beetroot, whipped goat cheese, walnuts
Cornish Yarg with apple & chutney and bread
Cornish Crab on Toast with pickled ginger and cucumber
Beef broth with root veg
Ham hock terrine, focaccia crisp, blackcurrant gel, mustard honey dressing
Cornish burger with Cornish Yarg, smoked bacon, caramelised onions, pickle, tomato, ale chutney, potato rosti served with tripple cooked chips
Slow roasted Cornish sole with capers, samphire and parsley beurre noissete croutons
Fillet steak with tiger prawns, asparagus, edamame beans, sprouting broccoli, bernaise sauce and roasted potatoes
Chicken supreme with cider sauce, asparagus, broccoli and mashed potatoes
Slow-Braised Cornish Beef with Root Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes
Cornish beef & ale pie, buttered mash and braised cabbage
Braised lamb shoulder, rosemary & garlic, roasted potatoes, sprouting broccoli, jus
Baked pollock with herb crust with citrus mashed potatoes
Sweet potato Wellington served with asparagus, roasted garlic, rosemary potatoes, maple glazed carrots, jus
Mushroom & ale pie, mashed potatoes and greens, gravy
Pork belly, Cider glaze, Crackling, Apple sauce Roast potatoes
Cornish fish pie (mix of white fish, topped with mash) with Buttered greens
Traditional Cornish Pasty with coleslaw and salad
Roast chicken, thyme & garlic, Roast potatoes , Carrots & cabbage
CORNISH SEAFOOD STEW coconut and tomato based stew with garlic, ginger, lemongrass and lime served with warm bread
Almond, raspberry and polenta cake with clotted cream and berries
Apple & Blackberry Crumble serve with Cornish clotted cream
Bread and butter pudding, vanilla custard, whipped clotted cream
Sticky toffee pudding, caramel sauce, whipped clotted cream, toffee popcorn
Eton mess with strawberries, vanilla cream, berry coulis, cocoa nibs, pistachio
Lemon Posset with raspberries and shortbread
Vanilla rice pudding with berry compote and Cornish clotted cream
Selection of Cornish Cheeses with plum chutney, biscuits, grapes and blackcurrant jelly
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Celeriac, hazelnut & truffle soup
Classic prawn cocktail (juicy prawns in a tangy Marie Rose sauce, served on crisp lettuce with a wedge of lemon)
Baked ham hock pots
Creamy smoked salmon, leek & potato soup
Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets
Creamy parsnip soup with nutmeg and crusty bread
Chestnut and Mushroom Soup – Earthy and rich, topped with a drizzle of cream and thyme
Stilton and pear salad with walnuts
Smoked Salmon Terrine with dill cream and toasted brioche
Parsnip and Apple Soup – Silky smooth, with a touch of nutmeg and a drizzle of cream
Goat’s Cheese Tartlet with caramelised onions and thyme
Wild Mushroom Soup with thyme and truffle oil
Roast Turkey with roasted potatoes, pigs in blanket, stuffing, creamed Brussels sprout with bacon, braised red cabbage, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, Cavale Nero, cranberry sauce and jus
Roast Beef with rosemary roasted potatoes, pigs in blanket, creamed Brussels sprout with bacon, braised red cabbage, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, Cavale Nero, parsnip and carrot purre, cheesy cauliflower, cranberry sauce and jus
Roast Pork with rosemary roasted potatoes, pigs in blanket, creamed Brussels sprout with bacon, braised red cabbage, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, Cavale Nero, parsnip and carrot purre, cheesy cauliflower, cranberry sauce and jus
Sweet potato Wellington served with asparagus, roasted garlic, rosemary potatoes, maple glazed carrots, jus
SEA BASS pan fried fillet of sea- bass, celeriac puree, sweet shallots, sautéed smoked bacon, red chicory, runner beans and red wine sauce
Slow roasted Cornish sole with capers, samphire and parsley beurre noissete croutons
Roasted duck leg with steamed potato dumpling, sautéed spiced red cabbage, dauphinoise potatoes, orange
Beef Wellington served with Dauphinoise potatoes, Honey-roasted parsnips, Tenderstem broccoli, Red wine jus
Nut Roast served with roast potatoes, honey-glazed carrots and parsnips, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and red wine onion gravy
Salmon en Croûte (Salmon Wellington) served with roast potatoes, buttered sprouts and green beans, roasted root vegetables, lemon and dill cream sauce, cranberry relish
Mince pie brownies with cocoa cream and maple syrup
Gingerbread pancakes with rhubarb
Christmas sticky toffee pudding
Christmas crumble of cranberries and apple
Rocky road cheesecake pudding
Mini hot toddy pavlovas
Pistachio tiramisu
Christmas pudding – Steamed fruit pudding soaked in brandy, served flaming with brandy butter, custard, or cream
Lemon Posset with shortbread
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Pozole- Mexican soup
Grilled Chicken Street Tacos
Chalupas
Sopes
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Mexican Street Corn Flatbread
Shrimp Tacos
Gorditas
Grilled Portobello Tacos
Chicken Tostadas
Chicken Quesadilla
Queso Fundido
Spicy Chicken Taquitos
Mexican Corn Salad
Pico De Gallo
Chicken Enchiladas
Carne Asada Tortas
Green Chile Chicken Skillet Enchiladas
Fish Taco Bowls
Brunch burritto
Huevos Rancheros Casserole
Mexican Fried Chicken Torta
Chile Verde
Elote (Mexican Street Corn) Nachos
Fish Tacos
Birria Quesatacos
Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos
Tamale Pie
Chocoflan
Tres Leches Cake
Spiced Hot Chocolate Brownies
Homemade Churros
Flan
Mexican Hot Chocolate Pie
RumChata Cheesecake
Churro Pancakes
Tres Leches Coconut Cupcake
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