Chef Lucian Dunn

Private Chef In Dubai

My passion is to see people's faces light up when they try my food. That’s been the case since before I became a professional chef with 10 years of experience, managing kitchens in 3 cities. Ever since I was a child, I’ve been cooking for my family and friends; there was no better feeling for me than to see them amazed by a delicious meal. I’ve chosen the career path of my passion and this speaks through my dishes. Book Chef Dunn and get a taste of my passion.

For me, cooking is...

For me cooking is, the most fundamental form of caring for someone. Since the dawn of humanity we’ve been cooking for each other.

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to start learning to cook professionally at. HCHS in Jamaica the renowned culinary College. I further my learning with experience.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is to let nature take the lead. The ingredients has magnificent complexity all on their own my job is to not spoil them.

My menus

Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Burrata salad( fresh burrata with vibrant basil pesto, arugula salad and oregano served with carta de música

Caprese Salad – Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spinach and ricotta raviolis with a tarragon Parmesan sauce

Arrabita rigatoni pasta with fresh basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pepper corn crusted steak with Hennessy, chive butter, vibrant chimichury mushrooms parmesan risotto,

Wild caught sea bass cooked Sicilian style. Braised in Pino Grigio, San Marzano tomatoes, olives and capers

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake brûlée

Tiramisu

Japanese Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Home made miso soup.( beautifully balanced dashi, with miso tofu and sesame seeds.)

Crispy rice and spicy salmon.( crispy sushi rice chilli garlic marinated salmon with spicy wasabi)

Rock shrimp tempura with yuzu koshu and chilli garlic ailoi

Wakame salad

Edamame, steamed and served with soy sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Yakitori(beef, chicken or salmon, glazed with mirin and rice vinegar or teriyaki sauce)

Shashimi selection( salmon, tuna, sea bass. Served with soy sauce wasabi and pickles ginger)

Nigiri selection( salmon, tuna, sea bream. With pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce)

Spinach salad( baby spinach, parmesan, bonito flakes with truffle yuzu dressing)

California roll( sushi rice, seaweed and your choice of Salmon, tuna or avocado)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Teriyaki tenderloin( pan seared beef tenderloin with homemade teriyaki sauce grilled spring onions and sesame seeds)

Black cod miso( 24 hour marinated black cod in sweet and salty miso the grilled to perfection)

Katsu chicken( panko breaded chicken served with tonkatsu sauce)

Sides( Rice, grilled aubergine miso)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

A selection of moshu

Caramel banana sponge cake

Mediterranean menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Selection of dips, tazataziki, hummus and taramasalata

Halloumi and its close friends. Halloumi cheese is fried in clarified butter, then brushed in a spiced honey and served with lemon yogurt, brandy infuse peaches and fresh tomatoes

Greek salad, (San Marzano Tomato, cucumber, olives Greek oregano, olive oil feta cheese and purple onions)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Octopus salad with espelette vinaigrette shocked red onion baby potato, and cherry tomatoes

White wine braised muscles with lemon and fresh herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ouzo braised snapper. Fresh snapper braised with ouzo, san marzano tomatoes fresh herbs and finished with crumbled feta

Side of Salmon pesto marinated and roasted served with fatoush

White wine braised chicken with Creamy Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper Risoni (orzo)

Grill fillet minion with chimichury and roasted pepper corn salad

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Hazelnut and fig cheesecake

Galaktoboureko – A Greek custard pie wrapped in crispy phyllo and soaked in citrus syrup

French lite Menu

STARTER

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Soupe à l’Oignon (Classic French onion soup with toasted bread and melted cheese)

Tomato and mustard tart( thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes baked until slightly charred on crispy tart shell with olive powder and chive oil)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salade Niçoise (Tuna, boiled eggs, olives, green beans, and tomatoes over greens)

Brie and roasted vegetable quiche( perfectly set with the luxurious flavour of Brie balance by bite of roasted vegetables )

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coq au Vin (Chicken slow-cooked in red wine with mushrooms and onions) with buttered baby carrots

Hachis Parmentier – The French version of shepherd’s pie, made with mashed potatoes layered over seasoned ground beef

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tarte Tatin (Caramelized upside-down apple tart)

Île Flottante – Soft meringue floating on a pool of vanilla custard (crème anglaise)

Mediterranean lite menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Mezze Platter – Marinated Olives and raspberry balsamic marinated roasted peppers

Smoked peppers and whipped feta dip served with garlic bread

Olive oil, balsamic vinegar and freshly baked bread

FIRST COURSE

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Quinoa Avacado Salad, with spicy arugula and sherry olive oil dressing

Mushroom and goat cheese- sauté mushroom with a herbed balsamic reduction with baguettini

MAIN COURSE

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Roasted chicken with lemon, feta and oregano

Pasta Puttanesca – Spaghetti with olives, capers, anchovies, and a bold tomato sauce

Lamb kofta in spicy tomato sauce

DESSERT

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Raspberry Clafoutis

Loukoumades with iceream

French Executive Menu

STARTER

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Foie Gras with Fig Compote and Brioche Toast

A poached egg encased in a truffle-infused Parmesan holandés , topped with crispy prosciutto

FIRST COURSE

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Assorted AOC Cheese with nuts and honey

Lobster medallions served with an espuma of bisque, crispy tarragon, and toasted bread

MAIN COURSE

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Filet de Bœuf au Poivre (Pepper-crusted beef tenderloin with Cognac cream sauce) with truffle mashed potatoes

Sole Meunière( pan fried dover sole with a beurre noisette, lemon sauce

DESSERT

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Grand Marnier Soufflé with Crème Anglaise

Opéra Cake(A multi-layered dessert with thin sheets of almond sponge cake, soaked in coffee syrup, layered with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache, then topped with a glossy chocolate glaze.)

BBQ Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Side( buttermilk corn bread)

Side(creamy mashed potatoes)

Side(Mac N cheese)

Side(Coleslaw)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Grilled chicken( Marinated for 24 hours, in a flavourful spice and herb blend)

Beef brisket (slow cooked for multiple hours served with BBQ sauce)

Grilled sausages (juicy sausages grilled a to perfection)

Classic American burger with all the fittings

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Peach cobbler

Apple crumble

Coconut banana bread pudding

Surprise Menu

STARTER

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Italian: Burrata Caprese – Fresh burrata cheese with heirloom tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze

Japanese: Spicy Tuna Tartare – Diced tuna with avocado, spicy mayo, and crispy wonton chips

Mexican: Elote – Grilled corn on the cob with cotija cheese, lime, and chili powder

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Middle Eastern: Hummus with Lamb – Creamy chickpea hummus topped with spiced ground lamb and pine nuts, served with pita

Spanish: Gazpacho – Chilled tomato and vegetable soup with olive oil and croutons

Vietnamese: Shrimp Summer Rolls – Fresh rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, vermicelli, herbs, and served with peanut dipping sauce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Indian: Lamb Rogan Josh– Slow-cooked lamb in a rich, spiced tomato-based curry, served with basmati rice

Thai: Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) – Spicy stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, Thai basil, and chili garlic sauce

French: Coq au Vin – Braised chicken in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

American: New York Cheesecake – Classic creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and berry compote

Turkish: Baklava – Layers of phyllo dough, honey, and chopped pistachios

Japanese: Matcha Tiramisu – A twist on the classic with green tea-infused mascarpone and ladyfingers

Italian Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Burrata salad( fresh burrata with vibrant basil pesto, arugula salad and oregano served with carta de música

Caprese Salad – Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spinach and ricotta raviolis with a tarragon Parmesan sauce

Arrabita rigatoni pasta with fresh basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pepper corn crusted steak with Hennessy, chive butter, vibrant chimichury mushrooms parmesan risotto,

Wild caught sea bass cooked Sicilian style. Braised in Pino Grigio, San Marzano tomatoes, olives and capers

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake brûlée

Tiramisu

Japanese Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Home made miso soup.( beautifully balanced dashi, with miso tofu and sesame seeds.)

Crispy rice and spicy salmon.( crispy sushi rice chilli garlic marinated salmon with spicy wasabi)

Rock shrimp tempura with yuzu koshu and chilli garlic ailoi

Wakame salad

Edamame, steamed and served with soy sauce

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Yakitori(beef, chicken or salmon, glazed with mirin and rice vinegar or teriyaki sauce)

Shashimi selection( salmon, tuna, sea bass. Served with soy sauce wasabi and pickles ginger)

Nigiri selection( salmon, tuna, sea bream. With pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce)

Spinach salad( baby spinach, parmesan, bonito flakes with truffle yuzu dressing)

California roll( sushi rice, seaweed and your choice of Salmon, tuna or avocado)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Teriyaki tenderloin( pan seared beef tenderloin with homemade teriyaki sauce grilled spring onions and sesame seeds)

Black cod miso( 24 hour marinated black cod in sweet and salty miso the grilled to perfection)

Katsu chicken( panko breaded chicken served with tonkatsu sauce)

Sides( Rice, grilled aubergine miso)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

A selection of moshu

Caramel banana sponge cake

Mediterranean menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Selection of dips, tazataziki, hummus and taramasalata

Halloumi and its close friends. Halloumi cheese is fried in clarified butter, then brushed in a spiced honey and served with lemon yogurt, brandy infuse peaches and fresh tomatoes

Greek salad, (San Marzano Tomato, cucumber, olives Greek oregano, olive oil feta cheese and purple onions)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Octopus salad with espelette vinaigrette shocked red onion baby potato, and cherry tomatoes

White wine braised muscles with lemon and fresh herbs

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ouzo braised snapper. Fresh snapper braised with ouzo, san marzano tomatoes fresh herbs and finished with crumbled feta

Side of Salmon pesto marinated and roasted served with fatoush

White wine braised chicken with Creamy Goat Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper Risoni (orzo)

Grill fillet minion with chimichury and roasted pepper corn salad

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Hazelnut and fig cheesecake

Galaktoboureko – A Greek custard pie wrapped in crispy phyllo and soaked in citrus syrup

French lite Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Soupe à l’Oignon (Classic French onion soup with toasted bread and melted cheese)

Tomato and mustard tart( thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes baked until slightly charred on crispy tart shell with olive powder and chive oil)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Salade Niçoise (Tuna, boiled eggs, olives, green beans, and tomatoes over greens)

Brie and roasted vegetable quiche( perfectly set with the luxurious flavour of Brie balance by bite of roasted vegetables )

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coq au Vin (Chicken slow-cooked in red wine with mushrooms and onions) with buttered baby carrots

Hachis Parmentier – The French version of shepherd’s pie, made with mashed potatoes layered over seasoned ground beef

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tarte Tatin (Caramelized upside-down apple tart)

Île Flottante – Soft meringue floating on a pool of vanilla custard (crème anglaise)

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Chef Lucian's reviews

4.68

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92 services

Very responsive to proposal and menu changes, provided other menu options as well. Excellent chef !! Would use again if I came back to Dubai

Thank you one more time

One of the most incredible meals I have ever had. I couldn't recommend Lucian enough; his depth of knowledge and incredible skill in the kitchen is something to behold. 10/10 experience.

I had an outstanding experience with Chef Lucian, who brought incredible energy and creativity to our wine tasting lunch. His fusion of flavors was both bold and balanced, using high-quality ingredients to deliver a very good culinary experience. Lucian was professional, personable, and meticulous, ensuring everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend him for any special event.

Chief Lucian rates a five-star plus! His creativity, quality, presentation, and personal engagement is extraordinary. We have already booked him for future events.

Such a fantastic experience with Chef Lucian. The shrimp and bruschetta were one of the best we tried. Highly recommend!

Chef Lucian and his assistant Nathaniel were excellent. They prepared Christmas dinner for 8 of us and every aspect was perfect. Would highly recommend.

Julian's carribeans menu is incredible. Full a flavour generous portion and most important authentic! Authenticity for both the food and the person. Recommend at 100%! Blessing

Chef Lucian is amazing

Cheff Dunn is amazing, my husband and I enjoyed the experience. He is very easy to communicate with and loved the menu he created for us 10/10, his food is scrumptious. Very happy to have used his services and looking forward to try new menus from him soon.

Chef Lucian explained the menu very well and presented the dishes in a beautiful manner as well. His Jamaican menu was not only different but had a lot of intriguing flavors in them. Will certainly have him over for more dinners and parties going forward at our home.

Great service and choices in terms of menu / cuisine. Chef rooster is great

Amazing experience! Lucian is a great guy and great Chef! Very professional and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend to use his services.

My First time in take chef amazing expirience all’ very very good thanks chef

Chef Lucian did not only provide an incredible experience to us and our guests, but also captured us by his passion for his profession. It is very rare to have all the dining courses spot on but with him it was definitely a 10/10 for all what he served (quality, taste, presentation and overall service). On the personal side it was definitely a joy to have him around and interact with him.

Best experience ever!! Che Lucian did an incredible job and menu was impeccable! Every course was delicious and you could taste the heart and soul put into it. The journey from menu curation till execution was top notch. Attention to detail with the dietary requirements and all fresh ingredients! We couldn’t wish for a better surprise private dining experience. Highly recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lucien was brilliant from start to finish, he worked with us to creaye a menu that worked for our guests, including adapting for vegetarians, he was friendly, professional and the food was absolutely outstanding .. highly recommend

Very responsive to proposal and menu changes, provided other menu options as well. Excellent chef !! Would use again if I came back to Dubai

Thank you one more time

One of the most incredible meals I have ever had. I couldn't recommend Lucian enough; his depth of knowledge and incredible skill in the kitchen is something to behold. 10/10 experience.

Chief Lucian rates a five-star plus! His creativity, quality, presentation, and personal engagement is extraordinary. We have already booked him for future events.

Such a fantastic experience with Chef Lucian. The shrimp and bruschetta were one of the best we tried. Highly recommend!