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

Seafood Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Maryland Crab cake Grainy Mustard Sauce./Micro Salad

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

"Carabinero a la plancha" sauteed mediterranean prawns, saffron aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lobster thermidor / charred broccolini/ sweet potato puree

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

Cedar Plank Salmon Honey glazed salmon/ baby bok choy. jasmine rice

Branzini Meuniere/ cauliflower florets/ potato pearls/ lemon herb butter sauce

DESSERT

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Exotic fruit Pavlova with Mango sorbert

Banana bread pudding brioche white chocolate salted caramel

Chocolate -Hazelnut Semifreddo

Steakhouse Dinner

STARTER

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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

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Banana bread pudding brioche white chocolate salted caramel

Lemon meringue tart/ raspberry coulis

Chocolate Tart Hazelnut praline/ chocolate cremeux

Limited Spring Menu

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Morel Mushroom & Ramp Tartlet Morels and wild ramps in a light cream sauce, puff pastry shell, drizzled with truffle oi

Seared Diver Scallop seared dover sea scallop, parsnip purée, brown butter caper emulsion .crispy prosciutto

Snap Pea & Burrata Crostini Fresh snap pea purée on grilled sourdough, topped with creamy burrata, shaved radish, pea shoots, and a sprinkle of Maldon salt

Asparagus & Poached Egg Grilled asparagus spears served with a delicate 63°C poached egg, toasted hazelnuts, and a generous shaving of Parmigiano-Reggiano

FIRST COURSE

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Strawberry & Arugula Salad Peppery arugula with fresh sliced strawberries, candied pecans, crumbled gorgonzola, and a white balsamic vinaigrette

Spring Panzanella A deconstructed take on the classic bread salad using heirloom cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, red onion, and toasted sourdough cubes in a basil-shallot vinaigrette

Asparagus & Feta Salad Blistered asparagus spears tossed with creamy whipped feta, toasted pine nuts, fresh dill, and a squeeze of lemon

French Lentil & Garden Vegetable Salad Du Puy lentils tossed with grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and a Dijon-herb vinaigrette, served over a bed of mixed greens

Shaved Fennel & Blood Orange Salad Delicate shaved fennel bulb and segmented blood oranges over frisée, with a citrus-champagne vinaigrette and toasted pistachios

Warm Fingerling Potato Salad Roasted fingerling potatoes tossed in a whole-grain mustard and dill vinaigrette, with crispy pancetta and chopped chives

MAIN COURSE

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Spring Vegetable Risotto A creamy, arborio rice risotto packed with fresh peas, asparagus, and fava beans, finished with parmesan cheese and a mint pesto

Pan-Seared Scottish Salmon Crispy-skinned salmon filet served with morel mushroom risotto, fresh asparagus, and a lemon-butter sauce

Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast Juicy airline chicken breast with crispy skin, served with sweet potato purée, broccolini, and a rich chicken jus

Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin, center-cut filet mignon served with a wild mushroom ragout, creamy polenta, and a red wine demi-glace

Seared Duck Breast Magret duck breast with rendered, crispy skin, tart cherry mostarda, roasted baby carrots, and farro

Lemon & Herb Spaghetti Fresh spaghetti tossed in a light lemon, garlic, and herb sauce with a generous pat of butter, topped with grilled artichoke hearts and toasted breadcrumbs

DESSERT

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Meyer Lemon Tart A sweet tart shell filled with a smooth and tangy Meyer lemon curd, topped with torched Italian meringue

Lemon Lavender Cheesecake A light and creamy no-bake cheesecake with bright lemon and a hint of lavender, on a buttery shortbread crus

Strawberry & Rhubarb Crisp Warm, bubbling strawberry-rhubarb compote topped with a buttery oat-almond streusel, vanilla bean gelato

Chocolate & Raspberry Pot de Crème A rich, decadent baked French custard with dark chocolate, fresh raspberry compote

Italian Family Menu

STARTER

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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

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Tiramisu

Lemon Meringue tarte

Chocolate -Hazelnut Semifreddo

Seafood menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Shrimp Cocktail Chilled large prawns/ cocktail sauce/ lemon wedge

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

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

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Broiled Lobster / Lemon garlic butter/ lemon

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

Mixed berry Pavlova

Summer Festival Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Compressed Tuna & watermelon, yuzu vinaigrette, mint chiffonade

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Endive Salad/ Grapefruit segments/ pomegranate/ toasted pistachios/ white balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Modern Bouillabaisse; 1/2 maine lobster/ sea scallops/ key west shrimp/ baby fennel/ rutabaga/ saffron tomato foam

DESSERT

All inclusive

Exotic fruit Pavlova with Mango sorbert

Italian Buffet

STARTER

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Salumi e formaggi Mixed artisanal cured meats & cheeses/ fried fruits/ jams / croutons

Shrimp cocktail Chilled poached shrimp/ classic cocktail sauce/ fresh lemons

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

Caprese Heirloom tomatoes/ burrata/ olive oil/ balsamic vinegar/ fresh basil

FIRST COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Penne with creamy pesto sauce

Rigatoni Bolognese

Ziti with pearl mozzarella, fresh tomato sauce, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil

Mixed Veggies Grilled mixed vegetables , rosemary balsamic vinaigrette

Creamy Polenta

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Piccata Sauteed chicken breast/ lemon caper sauce

Rosemary Lamb rack Sliced lamb/ rosemary/ garlic confit lemon vinaigrette

Tuscan Salmon Creamy mushroom sauce

DESSERT

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Tiramisu

Lemon Meringue Tarte

Moroccan Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Moroccan Mezze Trio "zaalouk" braised eggplant / rainbow carrots, cured raisins/ marinated cumbers

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken " bastilla" / braised chicken/ preserved lemon/ onion egg saffron / baked in warka moroccan phylo

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lamb " Bel barkouk" shoulder/ sous vide slow braised lamb shoulder of the bone/ stewed prunes/ toasted almonds/ sesame seeds

DESSERT

All inclusive

"Jawhara"/ moroccan napoleon/ rose water creme anglaise/ toasted almonds

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Chef Farid's reviews

4.85

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42 services

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!!