Private chef with over 15 years of experience cooking for both intimate gatherings and large-scale events. International culinary travel has played a central role in my career, allowing me to study diverse techniques, explore blended cultural flavors, and learn directly from exceptional chefs around the world. My approach centers on crafting refined fusion cuisine that creates a distinctive and memorable culinary experience.

With roots in a Moroccan culinary household — my mother being a chef and caterer in Los Angeles — I grew up immersed in the art of hospitality. From that foundation, I went on to apprentice with renowned chefs who further shaped my technique, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

For me, cooking is...

an art that is all about creating a moment. A great meal can pull you away from any distractions and bring you into the present, engulfing every sense

I learned to cook at...

My mother was a Moroccan chef and caterer in Los Angeles. I learned so much from her and from there apprenticed with many other wonderful chefs.

A cooking secret...

To feel appreciation for every ingredient I am handling and the many lives that have touched it along its way.

My menus

Tapas style tasting menu

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Grated manchego dip with fresh herbs and crostini

FIRST COURSE

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Honey butter shrimp over nests of pickled root veg

MAIN COURSE

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Sweet and spicy miso corn marmalade with charred goat cheese topped with pickled onion and cilantro salad

Spice rubbed slow braised beef short ribs with parsnip Parmesan puree

Zucchini carpaccio with sweet lemon oregano dressing with piped whipped goat cheese and fresh pea shoots

Orange and honey roasted carrots with olives and mint

DESSERT

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Flourless chocolate cake with crème anglaise and raspberry sauce

Pan Asian Fusion

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Ahi poke stack- sashimi grade ahi with shaved asparagus, hart of palm and fresh herbs topped with avocado cream

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled Kauai shrimp with fresh herb and coconut chutney, charred citrus

MAIN COURSE

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Spice rubbed slow braised beef short ribs over puréed purple sweet potatoes, grilled asparagus with macadamia nut gremulata

DESSERT

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Caramelized apple bananas with local ice cream

Island Style Chef's Tasting

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Balsamic seared shrimp with herbed goat cheese pomegranate and micro greens and mango

FIRST COURSE

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White wine and parsnip and saffron scallops with olives and tomatoes

MAIN COURSE

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Coconut poached fish with crispy mushrooms

“Ramen” miso red wine soup with ribs crispy garlic

DESSERT

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Mousse dessert, mango chocolate and coconut

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Chef Leora's reviews

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Everything was perfection! Highly recommend!!

Chef Leora was fantastic during our Airbnb stay in Kauai! She crafted a delicious meal with fresh, local ingredients and made the whole experience so special with her warm hospitality. Highly recommend!