Chef Zurath Kamdin

Private Chef in Lisbon

Im a Professional chef of 38 years . With an international background of culinary, and a constant student of the History of Food its travels throughout the ages.

My culinary travels began in Hong Kong in 1988, and over the years I have trained and worked as a chef in many other countries, and returned to Hong Kong in 2010 to establish a catering facility.

I moved away from Hong Kong in 2021, and after two wonderful years in Portugal, and learning the intricacies of Portuguese Cuisine, I relocated to Ireland.

For the past year and a half I have served the wonderful people of Ireland as a Personal Chef.

I have since returned to Portugal and now am ready to create culinary experiences in and around Portugal.

While in Hong Kong, I was known as the Magic Chef of Hong Kong, for my ability in preparing a range of food, whether for a Private Gathering, or a 150 people catering event .

As a professional chef my culinary abilities span cuisines of different regions of the world, each cuisine style is carefully studied and dishes created to please the palette, and the senses.

I have also been recently accepted into the prestigious World Chefs Association Societies, Paris, as a member of the organization.

In 2021 I was accepted by the American Culinary Federation as one of the few chefs from outside the United States, to qualify joining their chapter.

In my pursuit to perfect chef experiences I was recently awarded the prestigious Star and 5 Stars from the World Master Chef Society (England) and, now continue to perfect my skills and culinary knowledge to clients satisfaction.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my passion...and at the end of it all a smile from the patron is the most satisfying.

I learned to cook at...

At my Grandmas elbows .They taught me the true methods of cooking, spices, and how to use them .

A cooking secret...

The Art of Manasolassa, is the ancient art of exciting the mind from the aromas of food. Modern Day presentation, is only visual appeal.

My menus

Culinária de Portugal

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(PE) Batatas de Macao (Preparada em Molho Soja, e Cebolina)

(PE) Caldo de Pixie de Angola (Fish Soup from Angola with Cassava)

(Pt.) Batatas à Murro com Azeite e Alho

(Pt.) Mixed Seafood Tarte

(Pt.) Polvo à Lagareiro (Roasted Octopus with Olive Oil & Garlic)

(Pt.) Lulas Rechad

(Pt.) Sausage, Choriço & Apple Casserole

(Pt) Crougette & Leek Terrines

(Pt.) V + VE Açorda De Cugomelos e Cointros ( Bread & Mushroom Soup)

(Pt.) V + VE Pexinhos Da Horta (Green Bean Tempura),

FIRST COURSE

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(PE) Bachalaõ em Casa de Macou (Baked with Turmeric and Tomato)

(PE) Kismoor de Marisco (Goa) (Preparada em Ralado de Coco, Pasta de Tomate e Cebola, Vinagre, Coentros)

(Pt.)Bachalaõ (Cod fillets pan fried with garlic and mild spices, served with creamed spinach, & side vegetables

(Pt.)Chefs Signature Bachalao (Prepared with eggs, potato, and mild spices and lemon)

(Pt.) Grilled Fish with Lemon & Olive Oil

MAIN COURSE

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(PE)Chou-Chou Prawns (Angolian spiced prawn served with couscous)

(Pt.) Arroz de Gambas (Rice cooked with Prawn)

(Pt.) Beef Guisado (Stewed Beef)

(Pt.) Bitoque (Beef Escalope, Spinach Rice, Potato, Peas, Egg)

(Pt.) Osso Bucco de Portugal (Beef shanks, red wine, mild spices, tomato puree, carrots)

(Pt) Whole Chicken marinated with herbs, lemon & piriiri

(Pt) Marinated Roast Rump Steak with vegetables (PICHANA)

(Pt.) Grilled Pork Chops with salad & rice

DESSERT

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(PE) Crepes Rolada

(PE) Tarte Maça

(PE) Poached Pear with Goats Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

Tarte Brigadarieo (Chocolate Tart with fresh fruit & cream topping)

Familia Italia

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(V***) Antipasti (Assorted Cheese, Cold Cuts, Olives, Grilled Cherry Tomato, Zucchini Rolls, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Burschetta with salsa & ricotta)

Crostini Neri . Chicken Liver on garlic crostini

(V**)Bruschetta with Chargrilled peppers & Ham

(V) Classic Bruschetta ( Garlic Crostini, Pesto, Tomato, Mozarella,)

(V)***Cherry Tomato Caparese ( Stuffed with Pesto and Mozarella pearls)

FIRST COURSE

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(V) ***Pepperonata Terrine (Balsamic marinated grilled peppers with Mozarella Pearls)

(V)*** Insalata Italiano ( Fresh greens tossed in Olive oil, with seasonal fruit, raisins, Burrata and olives)

(V)Baby Potato & Green Beans with Dijon Mustard Dressing

Frutti Di Mare (Seafood Tiramisu)

(V) Brocolli and White Bean Salad with Peppers & Summer Fruit

MAIN COURSE

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(F) Sicilian Seafood Stew with Orzo (Mixed seafood steeped in a delightful tomato sauce with Pecorino Cheese)

Amalfi Coast grilled fillet of fish served with Linguine

Tuscan Grapes, Olives and Sausage with Fettuccini

Grilled Pork Chops with Sage & Spaghetti

(V) + (VE) Risotto Milanese & Mushrooms

Rissotto Milanese with Beef Kotleta Milanese

(V***) Rigatoni Alla Norma (Rigatoni tossed with roasted Eggplants & Arabiata Sauce)

Italian Selection (Pollo Allo Romano, Roast Chicken with spicy Eggplant and Linguini)

Beef Braciola served with buttered rice

Cacciatore with chicken/beef served with fried garlic mashed potatoes

(V) ***Aubergine/Chicken Parmigiana with Polenta

Goulash Triestino with Polenta

(V)***Pasta Alla Norma (Pasta with Roasted Eggplants & cherry tomato)

(IT) Tuscan Grilled Pork Chop & Linguini

DESSERT

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Signature Lemon Tiramisu

Orange & Amaretto Tiramisu

Baked Ricotta & Lemon with Pistacchio

(VE) Torta di Mele (Apple Tarts))

Jambalaya (Mixed Cuisines of Africa & The Carribbean regions)

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(VE) ***Githeri (Baked Stuffed Banana)

Chicken Liver on Toast

Tacos Pastor ( Taco shells with Chili con Carne, Avocado, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, Dried Onions & Cheese)

Salata Mexicano (Corn and Bean salad served with Nachos & Sour Cream )

Charrcuteria : Salsa Rojas, Black Bean Dip, Brazilian Sausage Skewerd, Grilled Corn, Pickled Vegetables, Fresh Cheese, Berries, Tortilla Chips

Frikkadels (South African spiced meatballs with mango chutney)

Arayes.. Stuffed and baked Flat Bread with beef mince and fresh herbs and Halloumi cheese

Platter of : Borek, Fattayyer, Mini Spanakopita, Beef Arayes

Bredie Boerwors Skewers

Jamaican Golden Beef Pastries

FIRST COURSE

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Chefs Signature Kenyan Roast Beef ( 96 Hour marinated beef topside slow roasted & served with root vegetables, tapioca mash)

Kuku Pakka (Curried chicken with vegetables served with Chickpeas pancakes)

(F) Bredie Boerwors (Fusion from South Africa with Indian Spices, Potato, served with South African Yellow Rice)

Fish Vin d Ail (Fresh catch cooked with coconut)

Jamaican Black Lentil stew ( Black lentils simmered with spices, vegetables and coconut milk, served with boiled rice)

Caramel and Lime chicken ( stuffed chicken thighs stewed in caramel and lime, served with carribbean mash)

Dijaj Al Roz ( Arabic Chicken Roulade of Chicken with raisins, nuts and rice).. Egyptian Speciality

Moroccan Lemon and Couscous stuffed Chicken (oven baked with vegetables )

(PE)Chou-Chou Prawns (Angolian spiced prawn served with couscous)

Durban Lamb Roast & Veggies

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Carribbean Black Lentils & Cassava Chips

(V/VE) Callaloo & Coconut Soup

MAIN COURSE

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(F) Kushari ( A well layered meal ofSaffron & Orange peel Rice, Puy Lentils cooked in a tangy tomato gravy, Macaroni and Harissa Spiced Roast Chicken ( This delightful dish is Egyptian Cuisine, fusion of over 1000 years)

Algerian Prawn/Fish Tagine with steamed Vermicelli

Roasted Chicken Legs with Ginger & Orange, served with Couscous

(F) Bunny Chow ( Spicy Lamb curry served in a crisp bread bowl, with sauteed vegetables)

(F) Jambalaya ( with bacon, chorizo, prawn)

Jollof Chicken & Rice (Ethiopia) Roasted chicken served on a bed of rice, accompanied with Fried Banana Salad

(F) Lamb & Apricot Curry served with Kedgree

Rouz Jeroubi (Tunisian beef and rice)

Carribbean Curried Mutton and Bulghur Wheat

Pan Grilled Fillet of Fish with grilled Pork Belly with herbed bread sauce

DESSERT

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Banana and Coconut baked in puff pastry

(F) Croissant Bread & Chocolate Mascarpone Pudding

Steamed Wheat Cakes

Brown Betty .. Layered Apple Pie with Fresh Cream

From The Frying Pan & Fire (Eclectic BBQ from around the world)

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(V)Hummus Maghreb with mini Pita

(V) Roasted Eggplant Dip with Feta

Beef Croquettes

Pan Seared Choriço with Piri Piri

Mast O Khair ( Yogurt dip with walnut, pomegranates, raisins, fresh herbs and rose water)

Caspian Olive Tapenade ( zeytoun parvardeh)

Almondigas in Red Wine Tomato Sauce (beef/pork mince)

Grilled Boerwors

Halloumi & Feta Cheese mezze platter ( with olives, Halloumi cheese, pita bread, beef shammi kebab, hummus, mouttabal dip )

Feta Cheese, Olives, Cherry Tomato, Grapes, Mezze Platter

Antipasti (Assorted Cheese, Cold Cuts, Olives, Grilled Cherry Tomato, Zucchini Rolls, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Burschetta with salsa & ricotta)

Amuse Bouche.. Cantaloupe with balsamic vinegar & ham, Cherry Tomato with salmon pate, roasted onion & apricot tartlet, duck liver pate & caviar on toast

Portuguese Mixed Grilled Sausages

FIRST COURSE

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Salad Algarvia (Algarve-style salad of Cucumber, Red Onion, Almonds, Orange, Tomato, Goats Cheese, Olive Oil)

(Fr)Chefs Signature Ratatouille with Orange Sauce

(GF)*** Pasta Salad with Fresh Fruit, Fresh Herbs, Sweet Peppers, Capers, Crumbled Feta and Olive Oil. (Child friendly) ** contains Raisins**

Salad Mishwyya ( Tunisian Salad of pepper, eggplant, eggs & tuna with Crisp Pita)

(V) Tabbouleh Salad.. A fine Cut medley of fresh herbs and olive oil

Cucumber, Watermelon & Feta

(F) Bacon, Apple and Egg Salad with homemade Mayonnaise

Greek Potato Salad with Capers, Cucumber, Yogurt & Fresh Herbs

German Potato salad with Eggs

Spiced Roast Potato Salad with Arugula & Orange Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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(Choose 2 Meat) Mixed BBQ of Meats ( Chicken Skewers, Chicken Wings ,Prawn Skewers, Local Sausage/Boerwors & Chorizo, Chicken Wings, Marinated Beef Roast , Beef/Pork Burger Cutlets, Cha-siu Pork) ... with Mash Potato/Colcannon, sauces & dips

(Choose 2 Vegetables ) Mixed BBQ of Vegetables (Mushroom, Stuffed Potato, Peppers, Carrots, Cauliflower )

BBQ (Choose 3 Meat) Mixed BBQ of Meats ( Chicken Skewers, Chicken Wings , Beef Roast, Jerk Chicken, Prawn Skewers, Sausages & Chorizo, Chicken Wings, Marinated Beef Roast , Beef/Pork Burger Cutlets, Pork Chops ) ... with Mash Potato/Colcannon

BBQ (Choose 3) Shammi Kebab, Tangdi Kebab, Tandoori Chicken, Bihari Kebab, Chappli Kebab, Boti Kebab, Pepper Roast Pork, Grilled Prawn

BBQ (Choose 3) Koobideh, Chelo Kebab, Kotlet e Gusht, Jujeh Kebab, Lamb Chops, Grilled Whole Fish)

Portuguese BBQ (Choose 3) Beef Picanha, Pork Belly, Pork Chops, Choriço & Sausage, Prawn, Pork Espatidas, Pork Chops, Burger Cutlets, Piri-piri Chicken, Grilled Seafood Skewers

DESSERT

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(PE) Tarte Maça (Apple Tarts)

(Fr) Chocolate Marquise (French coastal frozen chocolate dessert)

(F) Caramel Poached Pears, with Blue Cashel, Pistacchio, & chocolate

Chefs signature Lemon Tiramisu

Bakhlava

The Chefs Table

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Grilled Octopus salad with roast potato and sundried tomato

Chefs Signature Seafood Tiramisu (made on Rice Crackers)

Brittas Bay Chowder (Chefs eclectic Seafood Chowder, with Barley) Ireland

FIRST COURSE

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(F) Bacon, Apple and Egg Salad with homemade Mayonnaise

Greek Potato Salad with Capers, Cucumber, Yogurt & Fresh Herbs

Prosciutto, Pear & Burrata Salad

MAIN COURSE

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(F) Lamb & Apricot Curry served with Kedgree

Carribbean Curried Mutton and Bulghur Wheat

Chefs Signature Kenyan Roast Beef ( 96 Hour marinated beef topside slow roasted & served with root vegetables, tapioca mash)

(IT) Tuscan Grilled Pork Chop & Linguini

(F) Cha-siu served with Polenta & Side salad (Hong Kong Roast Pork)

DESSERT

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(Fr) Chocolate Marquise (French coastal frozen chocolate dessert)

(F) Chefs Signature Death By Chocolate Cake (Layered desert of Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Shaved Chocolate, Caramel Bits, Malteasers, etc)

Chefs Signature Dark Chocolate Tart with Fresh Berries

Cruise the Mediterranean

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Antipasti (Assorted Cheese, Cold Cuts, Olives, Grilled Cherry Tomato, Zucchini Rolls, Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Burschetta with salsa & ricotta)

Classic Bruschetta ( Garlic Crostini, Pesto, Tomato, Mozarella,)

Tapas... Almondigas, Patata Bravas, Pimento Padron, Chouriço Canapés

FIRST COURSE

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Baby Potato & Green Beans with Dijon Mustard Dressing

Frutti Di Mare (Seafood Tiramisu)

(Pt.) Leek & Cream Tarte

Lulas Reachad ( Stuffed squid in tomato sauce)

MAIN COURSE

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(Pt) Arroz de Marisco (Mixed Seafood with rice)

Mixed Seafood Paella (Clams, Mussels, Prawn, Squid, Fillet of Fish)

DESSERT

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Signature Lemon Tiramisu

Baked Ricotta & Lemon with Pistacchio

(PE) Tarte Maça (Apple Tarts)

Lemon Meringue Tart

Pudim de Laranja .. Mandarin Flan with Oranges

Jambalaya (Chefs Eclectic Cuisines )

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(VE) ***Githeri (Baked Stuffed Banana)

Chicken Liver on Toast

Tacos Pastor ( Taco shells with Chili con Carne, Avocado, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, Dried Onions & Cheese)

Charrcuteria : Salsa Rojas, Black Bean Dip, Brazilian Sausage Skewerd, Grilled Corn, Pickled Vegetables, Fresh Cheese, Berries, Tortilla Chips

Frikkadels (South African spiced meatballs with mango chutney)

Arayes.. Stuffed and baked Flat Bread with beef mince and fresh herbs and Halloumi cheese

Platter of : Borek, Fattayyer, Mini Spanakopita, Beef Arayes

Bredie Boerwors Skewers

Jamaican Golden Beef Pastries

(F) Butter Chicken Tacos

FIRST COURSE

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Chefs Signature Kenyan Roast Beef ( 96 Hour marinated beef topside slow roasted & served with root vegetables, tapioca mash)

Kuku Pakka (Curried chicken with vegetables served with Chickpeas pancakes)

(F) Bredie Boerwors (Fusion from South Africa with Indian Spices, Potato, served with South African Yellow Rice)

Fish Vin d Ail (Fresh catch cooked with coconut)

Caramel and Lime chicken ( stuffed chicken thighs stewed in caramel and lime, served with carribbean mash)

Dijaj Al Roz ( Arabic Chicken Roulade of Chicken with raisins, nuts and rice).. Egyptian Speciality

Moroccan Lemon and Couscous stuffed Chicken (oven baked with vegetables )

(PE)Chou-Chou Prawns (Angolian spiced prawn served with couscous)

Durban Lamb Roast & Veggies

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

(F) Cha-siu served with Polenta & Side salad (Hong Kong Roast Pork)

MAIN COURSE

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Algerian Prawn/Fish Tagine with steamed Vermicelli

Roasted Chicken Legs with Ginger & Orange, served with Couscous

(F) Jambalaya ( with bacon, chorizo, prawn)

Jollof Chicken & Rice (Ethiopia) Roasted chicken served on a bed of rice, accompanied with Fried Banana Salad

(F) Lamb & Apricot Curry served with Kedgree

Rouz Jeroubi (Tunisian beef and rice)

Carribbean Curried Mutton and Bulghur Wheat

Pan Grilled Fillet of Fish with grilled Pork Belly with herbed bread sauce

(F) "Marylin's" Cod ( Fillet of Cod marinated with turmeric, cumin & fresh coriander, pan fried served with Kedegree) Signature Fusion Creation for Ireland

DESSERT

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Banana and Coconut baked in puff pastry (GF)*

(AF) Banana Meah (Fusion of Sliced Banana Coconut icecream, coconut, caramel, & rose syrup, & meringue)

(F)(SC) Caramel Poached Pears, with Blue Cashel, Pistacchio, & chocolate

Indian Inspired Fusion

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(FI)Maddur Vada with Sweet n Sour Sauce

(FI) Piri-piri Chicken 65

(FI) Crispy Tofu with Mint & Coriander Chutney

(FI) Tzatziki & Tamarind Samosa Chaat

(FI) Tandoori Prawn & Satay Sauce Tacos

(FI)Paneer & Chou Chau Chilli Sauce

(FI) Rice Paper Rolls with Chicken Tikka

FIRST COURSE

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(FI) Jamaican Black Lentil stew ( Black lentils simmered with spices, vegetables and coconut milk, served with boiled rice)

(FI) Stuffed & Roasted Eggplants in Thai Yellow Curry

(FI) Dahi Khadi with Polish Dumplings

(FI) Aloo Gobhi with Pomegranate

***Naan/Roti/Parathas Included in meal ***

MAIN COURSE

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(AFI) BifTek (Fusion of French & Indian Cuisine from Pondicherry... Beef Rolls cooked in Coconut milk, served with Tamarind Rice)

(FI) "Marylin's" Cod ( Fillet of Cod marinated with turmeric, cumin & fresh coriander, pan fried served with Kedegree)

(FI) Butter Chicken served with Orzo Pilaf

(FI) Yakhni Murgh served with Couscous

(FI) Bhukara Raan with Hot Chocolate Sauce

(FI) Bombay Irani Cafe Kheema & Polenta Cakes

(FI) Hyderabadi Biriyani baked Persian Style

DESSERT

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Chef Zurath's reviews

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125 services

Amazing

Koch Zurath würde ich weiter empfehlen. Das Essen war sehr gut und der Koch war freundlich.

Professional and kind chef with excellent food. Very accommodating and experienced. He adapted his menu to fit the needs for our event which we highly appreciate. Thanks so much

Chef Zurath was amazing. Very professional and the food he prepared was out of this world! He was aware of all the food restrictions and plated everything beautifully! My favorite dish was the egg salad. Chefs kiss!! Thank you for making my 40th birthday so special and unique.

I booked Zurath for my mother in law and she was delighted with his cooking and company. She had a wonderful evening and is already planning her next evening with him. I did most of the planning with Zurath, he was extremely helpful and organised.

Zurath was incredible, polite, efficient and personable. His food was delightful. Dealing with him before and during the meal was easy. He came into an unfamiliar kitchen of a holiday home and worked without issue. Very accommadating of dietary issues. Would have no reservations about booking him again or recommending.

Chef Zurath responded for a very particular brief for a surprise dinner at our home for my husbands birthday. The food was excellent as was Chefs communication, explanation of the dishes and presentation. He knew exactly when to engage and chat to us and when to give us some space to celebrate. After sending his proposal we communicated back and forth a bit and made some amends and changes and he was gracious and helpful as we honed in on a final menu. Inside the house he was respectful of our kitchen and cleaned up so that there wasn’t a trace that he’d been with us other than two very full bellies and happy diners! I would absolutely recommend Chef Zurath and will certainly book him again should the opportunity arise

Chef Zurath cooked a delicious Mediterranean dinner for me and six more friends. After he sent me the first menù proposal we had some requests and he was happy to change the menu accordingly. He came all the way to Peng Chau (something that most chefs don’t do) and left the kitchen spotlessly clean. We highly recommend him as private chef.

Amazing dining experience, you can't go wrong with Chef Zurath.

Chef is warm and friendly and mastered several types of cuisine. Very communicative and accommodating too. Awesome food and would recommend.

Great experience, Chef Surath was very attentive, professional and dedicated. Food is as excellent and presented nicely. I highly recommend him.

Great to have a chef come to the house for a different experience and a relaxing evening in with friends

My guests and I really appreciated the service of Chef Zurath Kamdin for the unique choices of Indian dishes, and for the refined, subtle yet complex flavours of the food. Great options for vegetarian and pescatarians too, and we'd love to try more dishes at another time!

Brilliant experience! The food was delicately flavoured and the service was impeccable. We were thrilled that the chef had pre-prepared most of the food as we were afraid that our kitchen equipment would fall short of professional standards. II would give Chef Zurath an over 5 rating! We will certainly be using his services again.

Chef Zurath offered us an exquisite Valentine's day dinner. As a French man, I was delighted by the chef skills at French cuisine. Every meal was so well presented that my partner took a picture of each, and most of them were of better taste that was I am used to in France. The chef was very pro, humble, both discreet and engaging. A perfect combination. I highly recommend Chef Zurath for his service and I am looking forward to hiring him again. AD

Chef Zurath was wonderful! The communication pre-event was professional and helpful. Our group had a couple of dietary requirements and it was no trouble at all. On the night he served a delightful menu that looked and tasted great. I highly recommend Chef Zurath!

Chef Zurath did an excellent job of cooking for us for my partner's 50th birthday dinner. Everyone enjoyed his friendly personality and wonderful cooking. If you're going to have a small dinner party, then Chef Zurath is the one for you. We highly recommend him.

We had a wonderful night thanks to the Chef and would look forward to another dining experience with the chef

Fantastic experience to have Chef Zurath in our home to cook us a delicious Persian cuisine. Highly recommend others to try it out. Food was excellent and Chef was very accommodating and friendly. Thanks again Chef for a lovely evening. Steven and Sophia.

We had a lovely Christmas meal prepared by Chef Z. We would 100% have him return for another occasion and would highly recommend his services to those looking for a well rounded chef at home experience with friends and family.