Chef Walid Eltaki

A Private Lebanese Culinary Experience, Executed with Elegant Expertise

This is not catering.

This is not dining out.

This is a considered, immersive expression of Lebanese hospitality, crafted exclusively for your home.

I was raised in Beirut, where the table is sacred and hospitality is an art passed down, not performed. My earliest education came from my grandmother’s kitchen: vine leaves rolled by hand, olive oil warmed gently, the perfume of jasmine, cinnamon, and thyme lingering in the air. Lebanese cuisine is not something I adopted later in life, it is the language of my upbringing, spoken fluently for generations.

That heritage has travelled with me across the world, through Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, refining my technique and deepening my respect for Lebanese cuisine as one of the world’s most sophisticated culinary traditions: generous yet precise, layered yet balanced, deeply expressive without excess.

At Beit Walid, tradition is honoured and elevated. Classical Lebanese flavours are presented through a modern, meticulous lens, authentic in soul, contemporary in execution, refined in presentation. The Mediterranean may share ingredients, but the Lebanese perfected the dialogue between them. This is the genuine article: family recipes, disciplined technique, and ingredients chosen with intention. No shortcuts. No theatrics.

I work with fresh, local produce wherever possible, guided by ethics, sustainability, and a careful awareness of my carbon footprint. Clean food, prepared properly, with respect for both ingredient and guest. I hold a five-star food hygiene rating, awarded twice by BCP Council, alongside five-star ratings on TripAdvisor and Yhangry, a reflection of consistency, professionalism, and trust, never compromise.

Lebanese food is not meant to simply satisfy hunger. It is meant to be shared, savoured, and remembered. Portions are generous because hospitality demands abundance. Presentation is precise because the eye must be convinced before the palate is engaged. Every event is shopped for individually, prepared individually, and cooked individually, ensuring your table receives my full attention and absolute commitment. I routinely provide more variety and more food than agreed, because Lebanese hospitality plans for generosity, not scarcity.

Your experience unfolds in your own home. You see your food prepared and cooked. You know exactly what you are eating and how it is made. If you wish, you are welcome to observe, engage, or take part, turning the evening into something quietly interactive, personal, and transparent.

A private chef experience of this calibre is often more cost-effective than restaurant dining, while being infinitely more elegant. There is no travel, no noise, no rush, only beautifully executed food, served calmly, privately, and without interruption. It is superior to restaurants and incomparable to takeaway.

This is not simply a meal.

It is a ceremony.

A moment of hospitality designed to linger.

Beit Walid is suited to private residences, luxury rentals, intimate celebrations, and discerning guests who value authenticity without ostentation. Availability is intentionally limited, and each enquiry is considered individually.

To enquire, send a message with the number of guests, any preferences, allergies, and your budget. I will do my absolute best to accommodate you, most of the time, I can.

At Beit Walid, guests are welcomed as family.

Tradition becomes artistry.

Elegance is felt, not announced.

Your table awaits.

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