Chef Benjamin Kalifa

Private Chef In Marina Del Rey

Benjamin Kalifa Chef a former candidat of the 2010 Top chef season, a reality TV series that features chefs competing against each other in various culinary challenges. They are judged by a panel of professional chefs and Benjamin has reach the semi-finale.

Benjamin Kalifa was created to bring to you that intimate dining experience you will never forget. Whether its for lunch, dinner, breakfast or brunch, Benjamin Kalifa, Private Chef will push the limits of quality and will impress you and your loved ones with five star meals and services in the comfort of your own home!

Benjamin and our talented Chefs are cooking at your own place and take care of everything. The only thing you need to do ? Just relax and enjoy the moment with your guests.

Renowned chefs

Benjamin Kalifa, have been trained at famous Cooking Schools and alongside Michelin-starred and/or famous chefs. Some have worked in the best starred-restaurants in the world.

Our experienced team offers his services for special events, private dinner, restaurant at home, yacht party, personalised menus according to tastes, catering events, seated dining, buffet...

Instagram : Benka chef

Benjamin Kalifa, private Chef provides delicious and unique meals. We work closely with our clients to ensure food is prepared with the individual’s tastes in mind. Our menu includes a fine selection of hors d’oeuvres, starters, entrees, sides, and desserts.

Bënka Private Chef can accommodate a number of restrictive diets including kosher, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and many more.

For me, cooking is...

Is my life since all the time

I learned to cook at...

with my parents, my grandparents and especially with great chefs in starred restaurants in France and throughout Europe.

A cooking secret...

Always please the customer. This is the basis of this profession!!

My menus

Sushis menu by Benjamin Kalifa "Top chef france"

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Antipasti of grilled vegetables, garlic crostini

FIRST COURSE

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Sushi and California rolls ( salmon / crab/ tuna ): Spicy mayo and onion fries

MAIN COURSE

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Dumpling ( pork gyoza / scallions/ chili oil / and sesame seeds )

DESSERT

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French Chocolate Mousse with fruit salad

Family style menu by Benjamin Kalifa "Top chef france"

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Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps Smoked Salmon Nori Vegetable Rolls with Spicy Miso Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Antipasti of Vegetables with basilic Cashew Creamy Sauce

Quesadillas ( pico de gallo , guacamole, and sour cream with chicken / over salad) Burrito ( guacamole/ lettuce / sweet plantins / rice / beans / and cheese / shrimps and Spicy sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Meatloaf / barbecue sauce/ mesclun with pasta homemade and tomato sauce

DESSERT

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Caramel cake with straberry coulis

Menu buffet by Benjamin Kalifa 'Top chef"

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Artisan Cheeses, Olives, Dried fruits, Spiced Nuts | with or without cured meats Flavored Hummus Duo with Fresh Vegetable Crudite & Garlic Pita Chips

FIRST COURSE

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Dip with Garlic Naan * Naked Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Baked Corn Chips

MAIN COURSE

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Scallops on Toast and Quail Eggs Beet Devil Eggs Muenster and Spinach Pinwheels

Wonton Artichoke Spinach Spicy Verde Puff Pastry Crab Rolls, Chipotle Cream

DESSERT

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Bourbon vanilla creme brulee with strawberry and basil salad

Almond Financier French Mini Cake with panacotta with fruits

Breakfast by Benjamin Kalifa "Top chef France"

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TARTINE WITH SMOKED SALMON SCRAMBLE SERVED MESCLUN : watercress – creme fraiche with citrus juice and dill – bread with seeds- scrambled eggs

FIRST COURSE

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GRANOLA WITH YOGURT : Greek yogurt – macerated fruits – house granola

MAIN COURSE

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BREAFAST PLATES CLASSIQUE : smoked ham – -Skirt steak roasted- swiss cheese – sausage roasted- omellette or scrambled eggs- potatoes roasted- served mesclun and tomatoes

DESSERT

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BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST : Brioche - stewed strawberries and blueberry with lemon zest - vanilla pastry cream – powdered sugar

Asian food

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Nems with chicken and nems veggies with salsa sauce / Mesclun

FIRST COURSE

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Sauted Beef Teriyaki Coriander / with noddles with vegetables

MAIN COURSE

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Asian Beef Meatballs, Edamame, Onion and Yuzu Sauce

DESSERT

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Almond Financier French Mini Cake with panacotta with fruits

Italian menu by Benka chef

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Spicy Beef & Red Pepper with crunchy burrata

FIRST COURSE

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Salmon primavera, asparagus coulis

MAIN COURSE

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Crispy Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto & Mozzarella / Tagliatelle with pesto

DESSERT

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Vanilla Caramel Flan

Menu vegan

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Pear and Gorgonzola Shizo Rolls, Nuts and Dried Cranberries

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy Wild Mushroom & Kale Ravioli, Herbal Pesto

MAIN COURSE

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Shaved Fennel & Housemade Ricotta Bruschetta, Walnuts and Honey

DESSERT

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Carrot Cake with Almonds Flakes

Vegetarian

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Antipasti of grilled vegetables, garlic crostini

FIRST COURSE

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Quinoa salad with aspargus roasted /Creamy carrot with tumeric

MAIN COURSE

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Risotto with aspargus and beet creamy

DESSERT

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Creme brulée with vanilla

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Chef Benjamin's reviews

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Chef Ben was an exceptional addition to our anniversary dinner experience. The food was beyond incredible for words. The taste, the freshness and the LOVE poured into all of the dishes EXCEEDED our expectation. We will never forget how wonderful Chef Ben was and how accommodating he was for us! We would definitely book again. It was like travelling to a new world with his menu!!

Chef Ben was wonderful!! He prepared a delicious meal for our bachelorette party

Chef Benjamin was excellent! Great conversation, professional and the dishes were amazing!