Chef Salim Drouiche

Private Chef In Gloucester

Your Personal Chef Experience

A private fine dining experience for you, cooked by me.

Hello, I am Salim Drouiche, and I’m a private chef based in Cheltenham, providing exquisite and affordable private fine dining experiences for clients.

My passion for cooking first began with my mother. She would spend hours preparing beautiful North African dishes for our family in Algeria.

These rich culinary roots nurtured me in childhood and inspired me to study Professional Cookery at the University of West London, where I learned classic and contemporary European cooking techniques.

Over the years, I’ve worked for some of the best fine dining restaurants in the UK, such as Michelin-star Pied à Terre and the five-star hotel, The Landmark London. It was at these places that I honed my skills and took my cooking creativity to the next level.

Now, I’m delighted to bring my passion and cooking capabilities to the comfort of your surroundings. Although based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire I can travel up to a 150 miles range to your home or venue.

Whether you’re looking for a private chef for a dinner party, family celebration, or special corporate event, I build every dish from scratch to suit your preferences and serve an unforgettable culinary experience.

For me, cooking is...

is passion, A recipe has no soul but love

I learned to cook at...

Enthused in learning about the professional culinary world, I studied Professional Cookery at the University of London.

A cooking secret...

Use best seasonal ingredient and Cooking with heart and serving with soul.

My menus

THE FRENCH MENU

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All inclusive

Stone-Baked Baguette & Salted Butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Poached King Prawns, Chives Beurre Blanc, Sea Herbs, Warm Bread

Baked Gruyere Souffle, Onion Chutney, Soft Herbs Salad, Lovage (V)

Coquilles Saint-Jacques, Baked Scallop With Tarragon

French Onion Soup With Grilled Cheddar Croutons (Ve)

Rillettes Of Duck Leg With Piccalilli And Toasted Brioche

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Free Range Chicken, Braised Little Gem, Peas & Broad Beans, Potato Gratin, Chicken Sauce

Duck Breast & Confit Leg, Celeriac Puree, Red Cabbage, Kale, Blackberry Sauce

Dry Aged Rib-Eye Steak, Pommes Anna, Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Dover Lemon Sole, Green Beans, New Potato, Capes & Parsley Sauce

Caramelised Onion & Beetroot Tart, Feta Cheese (Ve)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Caramelised White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Mousse

Honey Almond Cake, Yogurt Sorbet, Strawberries & Pistachio (V)

Madeleine With Chantilly And Raspberry Sauce (V)

Crème Caramel, Candied Orange Zest And Raisins (V)

Vegan Espresso Crème Caramel With Pistachio Biscotti (Ve)

Asian Essences

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Sourdough Bread & Salted butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salt-Baked Beetroot, Sea Buckthorn & Burrata

Curd Salmon, Horseradish Potato, Quil Egg, Cherry Radish

Raw Beef Tartar, Bonito Mayo, Fried Shallots & Foi Gras

MAIN COURSE

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Delica Pumpkin, Shitake Mushroom, Cavolo Nero, Peanut & Turmeric Root

Cotswolds Lamb rump, White Beans & Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Lamb Sauce

Hereford Sirloin, Smoked Bone Marrow & Pearl Onions, Beef Jus side of vegetables

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Caramelised White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Mousse

Apple Cake & Blackberries, Miso Chantilly

Sticky Toffee Pudding & Clotted Cream, Toffee Sauce

THE COTSWOLD

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Sourdough Baguette, Ampersand Butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Raw Beef Tartar, Bonito Mayo, Fried Shallots & Foie Gras

Lobster & Prawn Cocktail, Black Pepper Croutons

Wild Bass Crudo, Smoked Yogurt & Redcurrant

Raw Courgette, Sunflower Miso, Elderflower Champagne (Ve)

Ox Heart Tomato, Cow's Curd, Garden Herbs (V)

MAIN COURSE

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Hereford Sirloin, Smoked Bone Marrow & Pearl Onions, Beef Jus

Roast Chicken, Grilled Corn, Lemon Jell, Grey Oyster Mushrooms, Chicken Sauce

Spring Lamb Rack, Roasted Artichoke, Potato Fondant, Spring Vegetables, Mint Oil, Lamb

Fresh Tagliolini, Cornish Crab, Pickled Chilli, Lemon Grass Sauce

Grilled Hispi Cabbage, Burnt Lemon, Pomme Allumettes, Almond Cream (Ve)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Caramelised White Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Mousse

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Hot Toffee Sauce, Clotted Cream (V)

Honey Cake, Yogurt Sorbet, Strawberries & Pistachio

Lemon Posset, Sarawak Pepper Foam

Coconut Sorbet & Blackberry Granita (Ve)

The Middle Eastern Menu

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Sourdough Bread & Salted butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Hummus Beiruty, Chickpeas Puree, Hot Peppers, Sesame Paste & Lemon Juice (Ve) (V)

Moutabal, Puree Of Grilled Aubergines, Sesame Paste & Lemon Juice (Ve) (V)

Tabbouleh, Parsley, Couscous, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil Dressing (Ve) (V)

Falafel, Deep Fried Croquettes Of Broad Beans & Chickpeas, 8 Fine Herbs (Ve) (V)

Halloumi Sambousek With Mint And Red Pepper (Ve) (V)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Mix Jumbo Platter, Shish Taouk, Lamb Kufta, Lamb Cutlets, Beef Cubes

Batata Harra Cubes Of Potatoes Fried With Fresh Coriander & Garlic (Ve) (V)

Lebanese Rice With Vermicelli & Salad (Ve) (V)

Accompaniment Sauce Selection (V)

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Lebanese Baklava, Crispy Pastry Fillet With Pistachio (V)

Kanafeh, Made With Spun Pastry And Cheese (V)

Selection Of Lebanese Dessert (V)

GROUP EXPERIENCE

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Sourdough Bread & Salted butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Pan-Seared Bavette Steak, Chimichurri

North Africa Marinated Lamb Kofta, Minted Yogurt

Grilled Lemon Herbs Chicken Skewers, Sriracha Mayo

Salted Cod Croquette, Chilli Jam

Halloumi And Red Pepper Skewers With Pomegranate Molasses (V)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Mediterranean Pearl Couscous, Roasted Vegetable, Orange Segment, Dukkah (Ve)

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Crispy Sage (V)

Balsamic Rocket Salad, Sun-Dried Tomato, Pine Nuts, Parmesan (V)

Roast New Potato, Garlic Herbs Oil (Ve)

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Vegan Espresso Crème Caramel With Pistachio Biscotti (Ve)

Dark Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel, Pistachio Crumb (V)

Classic Lemon Tart, Raspberries, Lavender Clotted Cream (V)

Eton Mess With Strawberry, Meringue And Vanilla Whipped Cream (V)

Chocolate Brownie, Caramel Sauce, Summer Berries (V)

BBQ

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Homemade Bread & Olives and Butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Rocket, Feta & Red Quinoa Salad, Spring Onion, Avocado, Sweet Potato, Dried Cranberries

Potato Salad, Tomato Salsa, Coriander & Chilli (Ve)

Pickled Carrot Slaw, Lemon Vinaigrette (Ve)

Corn On The Cob, Jalapeno Butter, Parmesan (V)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Angus Beef Burger, Red Onion Relish, Smoked Cheddar, Pickles (Vegetarian On Request)

North Africa Marinated Chicken Thighs Skewers, Harissa Sauce

Monk-Fish & King Prawns Skewers, Aioli Mayo

Halloumi & Red Pepper Skewers, Pomegranate (V)

North Africa Lamb Steak With Salsa Verde

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Summer Berries (V)

Eton Mess,Strawberry Puree, Meringue, Whipped Cream (V)

Passion Fruit Cheesecake, Passion Fruit Cheesecake (V)

Classic Lemon Tart, Raspberries, Lavender Clotted Cream (V)

Dark Chocolate Mousse, Salted Caramel, Pistachio Crumb (V)

The Mediterranean Menu

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Stonebaked baguette & anchovy butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salmon Gravlax, Quil Egg, Horseradish Cream, Orange Segments, Pickled Shallot & Cucumber

Smoked Duck Beast, Root Salad, Honey Ricotta, Caramelised Peach

MAIN COURSE

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Cotswold Chicken Breast, Baked Celeriac, Sweet Corn Puree, Grey Oyster Mushroom, Poultry Gravy

Mediterranean Sea Bass, Chorizo Crumb, Grilled Courgette, Confit Potato & Dill Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tonka Bean Panna Cotta, Blackberry Compote, Almond Crumble

Strawberry Tartlets, Crystallised Pistachio, Raspberry Sorbet

The British Menu

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All inclusive

Sourdough & Salted butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Confit Duck terrine, Shallots Purée, orange and endives salad

Hand Dived King Scallop,Celeriac Puree, Samphire, Apple & Hazelnuts

Salt Baked Beetroot, Dazel Ash Goat Cheese, Pistachio Crumb (V)

Baked Celeriac Veloute, Hazulnuts, Truffle Oil (V)

Cornish Crab Salad & Avocado Cream, Rye Bread Croutons

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Braised Beef Cheeks & Tenderloin, Potato Mousseline, Seasonal Veg, Beef Jus

Free Range Chicken Breast, Grilled Corn, Lemon Jell, Oyster Mushroom, Chicken Sauce

Roasted Rack Of Lamb, Fondand Potato, Asparagus, Lamb Sauce

Roast Cod Lion, Celeriac Puree, Creamy Spinach, Hazelnut Crumb, Red Wine Sauce

Roasted Hispi Cabbage, Lemon Jell, Pomme Allumettes, Almond Cream (Ve) (V)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Hot Toffee Sauce, Clotted Cream (V)

Vanilla Cheesecake, Strawberry Consommé, Vanilla Ice Cream (V)

Caramel Chocolate Tart, Raspberries, Lavender Clotted Cream (V)

Pistachio Creme Brulee & Shortbread (V)

Blackberry & Apple Cramble, Creme Englaise (V)

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Chef Salim's reviews

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34 services

Salim was amazing & the food was absolutely incredible. Portions were amazing and flavours balanced incredibly. One of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had!

Thanks so much for an amazing experience, amazing food. We loved it

Absolutely outstanding, the food for my wife's birthday was exemplary and chef was such a great guy, even cleaned the kitchen...amazing

Thank you Salim, food was incredible and made our occasion so special. Thank you!