Chef Farid Oualidi

Private Chef in Fort Lauderdale

What sets me apart is my unique blend of traditional culinary techniques combined with innovative approaches to modern cuisine. My journey since 1997 has equipped me with insights into diverse culinary traditions, allowing me to craft dishes that resonate with a wide range of palates.

My dedication to culinary excellence, coupled with my rich industry experience, makes me a perfect fit for the Private Chef.

• Proven Leadership: Since 2001, I have successfully led the teams at several restaurants , as an Executive Chef, maintaining the highest standards in food quality and sanitation.

• Extensive Culinary Expertise

For me, cooking is...

about people, the best way of showing passion, love, knowlegde and mainly sharing.

I learned to cook at...

home with with some friends, which turned into a professional career toward the end.

A cooking secret...

There's none, mother nature handed everhing to us all we gotta do is treat it with most respect and honesty.

My menus

Mediterranean Dinner Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie & Cheese Board / cured meats/ artisanal cheese/ grapes/ jams/ croutons cornichons/

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Burrata Caprese / heirloom tomatoes/ burrata/ fresh basil/ olive oil/ aged balsamic

Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine hearts/ herb croutons/ parmesan cheese/ caesar dressing

Chopped Salad Endive/ Radicchio/ Arugula/ Anjou Pear/ Toasted Walnuts/ Gruyere/ Sherry Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pistachio crusted lamb rack

Chicken Ballotine/ prosciutto wrapped & stuffed & rolled chicken breast/ creamy mushroom sauce

Cedar Plank Salmon

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Banana bread pudding brioche white chocolate salted caramel

Tiramisu dome coffee creme anglaise

Mixed berry pavlova

Steakhouse Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Lobster Bisque Silky smooth lobster soup/ sherry/ creme fraiche

Shrimp Cocktail Chilled large prawns/ cocktail sauce/ lemon wedge

Oysters Rockefeller/ broiled oysters/ herb bread crumb/ pernod butter/ fresh lemon

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad crisp romaine lettuce/ classic caesar dressing/ ciabatta parmesan tuile

The Wedge Center cut iceberg/ bacon bits/ blue cheese dressing / grape tomatoes/ chives

Endive Salad/Belgian endive/ roquefort cheese/ grapes/ walnuts/ sherry vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon Center cut filet/ bearnaise sauce

Ribeye Steak Coffe rub seasoning

Steak Au poivre Seared prime NY steak / classic au poivre sauce

Hanger Steak Sliced butcher steak/ chimichurri sauce

Broiled Lobster / Lemon garlic butter/ lemon

Surf & Turf ½ maine lobster/ 6 oz center cut filet/ beanaise sauce & Lemon garlic butter

Loch Duart Salmon Seared center cut Scottish Salmon / Lemon Dill beurre blanc

Diver Scallops Fennel pollen dusted seared sea scallops/ brown butter sauce/ capers/ california raisins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Banana bread pudding brioche white chocolate salted caramel

Lemon meringue tart/ raspberry coulis

Chocolate Tart Hazelnut praline/ chocolate cremeux

Yacht Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Ahi Tuna Tartare Hand chopped sushi grade tuna/ ponzu sauce/ togarashi rice chip/ micro cilantro

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Campari Caprese Burrata stuffed baby campari tomatoes/ balsamic caviar/ basil infused olive oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

"Nobu Style" Miso Sea bass/ baby bok choy/ jasmine rice /

DESSERT

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Mixed berry Pavlova Baked meringue shell/ Bavarian cream-raspberry coulis

Seasonal Mixed Fruits

Signature Experience

STARTER

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"Langoustine a la plancha" sauteed tender prawn, saffron aioli

Maryland style crabcake / grainy mustard sauce

"Coquille St Jacques" / Baked diver scallop in shell / saffron cream leeks / shaved truffle (Fresh scallops subject to seasonal availability)

Lobster Bisque Silky smooth lobster soup / sherry / crème fraîche

Shrimp Cocktail Chilled large prawns / cocktail sauce / lemon wedge

Oysters Rockefeller Broiled oysters / herb bread crumb / Pernod butter / fresh lemon (Fresh oysters subject to seasonal availability)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wedge Salad / iceberg, blue cheese chunks, capri tomatoes, bacon, chives, blue cheese dressing

Caesar Salad / crisp romaine / ciabatta croutons / parmesan cheese

Endive Salad / Grapefruit segments / pomegranate / toasted pistachios / white balsamic vinaigrette (Pomegranate subject to seasonal availability)

Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce / classic Caesar dressing / ciabatta parmesan tuile

The Wedge Center cut iceberg / bacon bits / blue cheese dressing / grape tomatoes / chives

Endive Salad Belgian endive / Roquefort cheese / grapes / walnuts / sherry vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lobster Thermidor / roasted asparagus / truffle potato puree

Seared Sea Scallops / sweet potato puree / asparagus tips / capers / brown butter (Fresh scallops subject to seasonal availability)

Seafood risotto / shrimp / scallops / mussels (Fresh seafood subject to market availability)

Dover Sole Meuniere / cauliflower florets / potato pearls / lemon herb butter sauce (Dover sole subject to seasonal availability)

Filet Mignon Center cut filet / Béarnaise sauce

Ribeye Steak Coffee rub seasoning

Steak Au Poivre Seared Prime NY steak / classic au poivre sauce

Surf & Turf ½ Maine lobster / 6 oz center cut filet / Béarnaise sauce & lemon garlic butter (Lobster subject to market availability)

Loch Duart Salmon Seared center cut Scottish salmon / lemon dill beurre blanc

Diver Scallops Fennel pollen dusted seared sea scallops / brown butter sauce / capers / California raisins (Fresh scallops subject to seasonal availability)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Apple Tarte Tatin

Berry Zabaglione (Fresh berries subject to seasonal availability)

Creme brulee

Banana Bread Pudding Brioche / white chocolate / salted caramel

Lemon Meringue Tart Raspberry coulis

Chocolate Tart Hazelnut praline / chocolate crémeux

Seafood dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Maryland style crabcake / grainy mustard sauce

Classic Shrimp Cocktail

Ceviche/ fresh fish/ citrus mango passionfruit/ pickled shallots/ charred jalapeno/ micro cilantro

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salade Bistro / baby arugula/ campari tomatoes/ roquefort cheese/ shallots/ sherry vinaigrette

Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine hearts/ herb croutons/ parmesan cheese/ caesar dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seafood risotto/ shrimp-scallop-mussels, saffron tomato

Broiled Lobster / Lemon garlic butter/ lemon

"Capesante" / Seared sea scallops/ cauliflower puree/ beurre noisette/ crisp pancetta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Lava Cake

Banana bread pudding brioche white chocolate salted caramel

Mixed berry Pavlova Baked meringue shell/ Bavarian cream-raspberry coulis

Bachelor menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Charcuterie & Cheese Board / cured meats/ artisanal cheese/ grapes/ jams/ croutons cornichons/

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Lump Crab Cake / fluffy baked maryland style crab cakes/ remoulade

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Herb crusted Lamb Rack/ rosemary roasted sweet potatoes/ charred broccolini

Chicken Ballotine/ prosciutto wrapped & stuffed & rolled chicken breast/ creamy mushroom sauce

Seafood risotto/ shrimp-scallop-mussels, saffron tomato

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Lava cake

Banana bread pudding brioche white chocolate salted caramel

Mixed Berry fruit Pavlova

Yacht Picnic Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Charcuterie Board Fine Cured Meats/ Artisanal Cheeses/ Mixed Gourmet Jams/ Olives/ Dried Fruits/ Mixed Breads

Smoked fish Platter Smoked salmon/ Smoked Sturgeon/ Smoked Trout/ Cream Cheese/ Cucumbers/ Pickled Onions/ Capers/ Dill/ Tomatoes/

Seafood Platter $55 add per per Chilled Maine Lobster/ Fl Stone Crabs/ Poached Key West Shrimp/ Shucked Fresh Oysters Cocktail sauce/ Mustard Sauce/ Mignonette/ Fresh lemons/ Crackers ((upon season availability)

Caviar Service* ($55 add pp) blinis, creme fraiche and all accouterments

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Mini Sandwiches/Prosciutto & Mozzarella/ Arugula/ Olive oil/ Balsamic/ Ciabatta Bread

Roast Beef/ Brie Cheese/ Bibb Lettuce/ Mayo Mustard/ Baguette

Grilled Chicken/ Roasted Peppers/ Mozzarella/ Balsamic Glaze/ Olive Oil/ Ciabatta Bread

Croissant Sandwich/ Ham/ Gruyere/ Cornichons/ Dijon Mustard

Grilled Vegetable Sandwich Eggplant/ Peppers/ Zucchini/ Burrata/ Balsamic Vinaigrette

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mixed Mini sweets Chocolate Brownie/ Chocolate Chip Cookies

Seasonal Mixed Fruits

Italian Family Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Beef Carpaccio/ truffle aioli/ crisp capers/ ciabatta toast/ shaved parmesan

Roasted Jumbo shrimp/ lemon oreganata

Camapari Caprese/ campari tomatoes/ burrata filing/ balsamic pear/ basil infused olive oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine hearts/ herb croutons/ parmesan cheese/ caesar dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Veal Milanese/ arugula salad/ campari tomatoes/ aged balsamic./olive oil/ parmesan shavings

Branzino al Forno, lemon caper butter

"Agnello Scottadito", Grilled lamb chops, rosemary jus

Choose 2 side: Roasted rosemary potatoes- charred broccolini - sauteed spinach- braised saffron tomto fennel

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Lemon Meringue tarte

Chocolate -Hazelnut Semifreddo

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Chef Farid's reviews

4.88

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48 services

Chef Farid was absolutely incredible! He was so accommodating and his food was absolutely delicious! He worked with me to create the perfect menu for our Mother’s Day dinner and the execution was no less than perfect! Thank you Chef Farid! See you soon!

I highly recommend Farid. From start to finish everything went smoothly. Dinner was perfectly executed and delicious. Filet and lobster were cooked exactly right and all sides were amazing. Next time we are in Florida we will definitely call him for our dinner party. Everyone in our group loved it!

We had an incredible experience with Chef Farid for a private dining event with three families. From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism and care. The food quality was outstanding, every dish was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. The service was smooth and well organized, and Chef Farid made the entire evening feel relaxed and enjoyable. His hospitality really stood out, warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. We highly recommend Chef Farid for anyone looking to host a private dining experience. It exceeded our expectations in every way.

Awesome

10/10 experience! Would recommend him to anybody (and already did to some friends in the area!). All dishes were amazing & chef could not have been more accommodating. Made for a wonderful evening!

Farid did an incredible job!! Would use him again in a second

We had the absolute pleasure of hiring Chef Farid during our stay, and he exceeded every expectation. Every meal he prepared was phenomenal — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You could truly taste the care and passion he puts into his cooking. Beyond his incredible culinary talent, Farid brought such warmth and professionalism to every interaction. He was attentive to our preferences, always punctual, and made each meal feel like a special experience. If you’re looking for a private chef who combines world-class skill with genuine hospitality, Chef Farid is the one. We can’t recommend him highly enough and would hire him again without hesitation.

Hired Farid as a private chef for dinner at home—total hit. Showed up on time, super friendly and flexible, tweaking dishes to what we wanted and chatting about ingredients. Food was killer: fresh, flavorful stuff that looked amazing on the plate. Loved the stories he shared about each dish from his background—it made the whole thing fun and interactive. If you need a chef who’s skilled and chill, go with Farid. 10/10, would hire again!

Great communication, amazing preparation. Thank you for accommodating additional requests! I would certainly use him again.

Chef Farid was great. He handled our complex requests with ease, he prepared great meals and he engaged with some humour too. Highly recommended!

Chef Farid was INCREDIBLE. We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday dinner and it was like having a five star restaurant in our dining room. I would highly recommend Chef Farid for ANY and ALL occasions. We look forward to working with Chef for all our needs in the future. He excelled in every aspect of preparing and serving our meal.

Engaging and food was good

Chef Farid was great and I would highly recommend working with him! It was very easy to coordinate with him to set the menu and the plan for the night. Communication was very quick and easy. And of course, the food: it was incredibly tasty and beautiful! Chef Farid served a great Italian dinner for me, my husband, and my parents to thank my parents for paying for my wedding. It was a very special night and we were all beyond pleased. Chef Farid was very fun to chat with and there was never any awkwardness or confusion. He truly went above and beyond in several ways to make our experience special. I would absolutely work with him again and would genuinely recommend him to anyone wanting a delicious, fun, relaxed, high quality, and beautiful private dining experience :)

Chef FARID was amazing, entertaining and very personable. He took the time to explain how he was preparing each dish and he was a delight for our intimate dinner party. Thank you!!