Chef Maq Quaid

Private Chef In Dubai

I’ve been cooking for a long time, but I am still learning to be a good chef. I’m always learning new techniques and improving beyond my knowledge because there is always something new to learn and new horizons to discover.

The art of spicing in south Asian cuisine is arguably very complex. In the sub-continent cooking relies on the knowledge of the way spices work together. Aside from flavor, it’s important to consider the texture and the sequence in which the spices are added and mixed and how long they are cooked for.

I started cooking when I was 10, I used to spend time watching my mother cooking, and the most exciting was going grocery shopping. Back in the days those tiny little grocery shops tucked away in an obscure lane were something special and each shop had a very distinctive smell of its own, the shopkeeper would measure each item one by one from a small note in my mother's hand, pack them one by one for me to put in the bag and the best part was to go back home and unpack those ingredients and watch my mother cook. Those colorful spices displayed on the sacks were so fascinating and each spice had this beautiful smell, probably people may not believe but I can still smell them. :). That's where my love for food is from. All those flavors and ingredients bring back those amazing childhood memories.

Besides home food, eating street food and exploring new outlets is a serious hobby and passion for me. From Asian Subcontinent, Middle East, or Europe, I have been fortunate to experience some amazing food and culture and learn the art of flavors and ingredients.

I have been training and practicing my cooking for more than 25 years, experimenting with different kinds of cuisines especially, the Asian subcontinent and Middle Eastern cuisine. I can prepare a long list of delicious dishes, Appetisers, Main courses, and Desserts.

I still cook almost every day and I love it when my family and friends enjoy a good meal. I have trained myself to cook for up to 50 people at a time. I passionately invite people at home and treat them to different kinds of feasts and love hosting lunches, dinners, barbecues, and cultural day dishes at my home.

For me, cooking is...

It's a passion! but for me, it's also a very satisfactory feeling when something nice is on my plate and think how lucky I am to have it.

I learned to cook at...

At home, catering and doing private events. Currently I am a head chef at Doori Korean Fried Chicken Malmö.

A cooking secret...

Not always one should follow a recipe as there wont be variety anymore.

My menus

Italian

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese Salad. Ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, all drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar

Summer Salad. This salad is my go-to for with almost all Italian dishes. Parsley, Fresh Basil, Dried oregano, Garlic, Red Vinegar, Extra virgin oil, Salt & Pepper, Honey, Roman Lettuce, Red bell pepper, Cucumbers, Carrots, Grape tomatoes, Pitted olives, Ricotta or feta cheese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Bruschetta with (V. Sourdough Baguette, with specially prepared pesto sauce (Chef’s special), topped with tomatoes and cheese

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pesto Pasta: Specially prepared Pesto sauce, white sauce, sautéed mushrooms and herbs prepared for individual serving as per taste and selection of vegetables or chicken

Spaghetti Bolognese. It's a slow-cooked Italian meat sauce that hails from Bologna. Onions, Celery, Carrots, Garlic, Ground beef, Pancetta, Red wine (0% Alcohol), Beef broth, Tomatoes, Milk, Oregano & Basil

DESSERT

All inclusive

Twisted Tiramisu. Its a surprise

Korean Fried Chicken

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Fried dumplings. Freshly prepared cream cheese dumplings with crab or veggies. Served with special sweet chilli sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Korean Fried Chicken, chicken marinated in a special spices, deep fried in a batter and served mixed with sauce of your choice. Mild, sweet or spicy. based on gochujang chilli, All sauces are specially prepared and have a unique recipe

Served with rice and pickled radish

Chickenmayo - This is a special dish and is unique. Base layer of rice, scrambled eggs on one side, fried chicken on other, topped with sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, roasted garlic sauce, and seaweed chips

DESSERT

All inclusive

Dalgona Tiramisu | Korean - Italian Desert. No Alcohol

Chef's take Mix & Match

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Daal Samoosa (V). This one is my moms specialty, Boiled lentils with variety of vegetables and selected spices wrapped in a triangle samoosa patty, deep fried and served with mint and tamarind chutney

Falafel with Tahina Sauce. Chickpeas, chopped onions, parsley and some mix spices

Melon Fatoush Salad (V. Mix green leaves, feta cheese, baby tomatoes, water melon chunks, pomegranate, toasted bread crumbs, roasted pine seeds, prepared vinaigrette and pomegranate sauce,

Pesto and Cheese Brochette (V. Sourdough Baguette, with specially prepared pesto sauce (Chef’s special), topped with tomatoes and cheese

Chef Special Brochette. Sourdough Baguette, with specially prepared pesto sauce (Chef’s special), topped with tomatoes and cheese

Avocado Fritters. The crispy, crunchy panko breading deep fried avocado, onions, tomatoes and few more vegetables served with lemon and ranch sauce

Greek Chickpea Salad. Baby arugula and radiculla with marinated tomatoes, Spanish chick peas, Tuscon oil cured olives and basil vinaigrette

Lentil or Creamy Tomato Soup. With amazing herb and fresh basil

Delicate Meatballs. With herbs and spices make a delicious mezze dish

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tandoori Club Sandwich. With tandoori chicken, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, and mozzarella cheese with a coriander dip

Za’atar and Cheese Manaqish (V). Manaqish are almost the middle eastern equivalent of homemade flat-bread pizzas. mixture of za’atar spice, olive oil and cheese

Aalo Ki Tikya (V). Aloo means “potatoes” and “tikki” means patties. Prepared with selected vegetables, spices and herbs, with crispy outside. Served with specially prepared chutney

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chicken Tikka Masala (Served With Naan Bread Or Rice). Marinated chicken in special chicken tikka spice, grilled with charcoal flavor and made to gravy

Mini Lamb or Beef Kebabs. Served with specially prepared raita (yoghurt) minced meat marinated in Pakistani spices and grilled to perfection

Beef in Black Pepper Sauce. Chinese style beef with honey and absolutely divine black pepper sauce

Meat Balls. Minced beef or lamb marinated with finely chopped vegetables and special blend of mixed spices. Prepared in oven

Butter Chicken (Served with naan bread or basmati rice). Charcoal grilled chicken marinated with blend of aromatic spices and in incredible creamy curry sauce. This is not an ordinary butter chicken

Pasta Aribiata. Chicken, Shrimps or vegetarian classic pasta with a combination of cream and tomato sauce and selected herbs prepared for individual serving as per taste and selection of vegetables

Burger (Beef or Chicken). Gourmet style burger, infused with citrusy rosemary and herbs, grilled mushrooms, chefs sauce and of-course some fries on the side

DESSERT

All inclusive

Lebanese Semolina Pudding (Layali Lubnan) a very popular dessert throughout the middle east, this lebanese semolina pudding (layali lubnan) includes sweet-tart cranberries, thick coconut cream, ground pistachios, and a floral-scented syrup

Gulab Jaman with Vanilla Ice Cream A classic south asian sweet or dessert that is very famous and is enjoyed in most festive and celebration meals. Gulab jamun are berry sized balls dunked in rose flavored sugar syrup

Banana and Walnut Bread (With Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Topping) Minced beef or lamb marinated with finely chopped vegetable and blend of special mixed spices Prepared in oven

Creme Brûlée

TWISTED TIRAMISU, its a surprise

KHEER, a chilled Asian dessert much like a rice pudding. It is typically flavoured with saffron, cardamom, raisins, and/or various nuts, notably pistachios, cashews, and almonds

Mediterranean Light

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MELON FATTOUSH SALAD, (V) Mix green leaves, feta cheese, baby tomatoes, water melon chunks, pomegranate, toasted bread crumbs, roasted pine seeds, prepared vinaigrette and pomegranate sauce,

ROASTED GARLIC HOMUS (V) Chick peas, tahini, lemon, Extra virgin olive oil, herbs and slow roasted garlic, prepared in a very unique traditional style recipe

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

ZAATAR & CHEESE MANAEESH (V), Manaeesh are almost the middle eastern equivalent of homemade flat-bread pizzas. mixture of za’atar spice, olive oil and cheese

LENTIL OR CREAMY TOMATO SOUP, with amazing herd and fresh basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

GOURMET BURGER, (Beef) infused with citrusy rosemary and mushroom sauce, grilled mushrooms and of-course some fries on the side

CHICKEN SHISHTAWOOK WITH PALAO RICE, Carefully marinated chicken cubes in spice and herbs served with Greek style basmati rice prepared with baby spinach, chopped onion, garlic and herbs

LEBANESE MEAT BALLS (KOFTA), Minced beef or lamb marinated with finely chopped vegetables and special blend of mixed spices. Served with Greek style basmati rice prepared with baby spinach, chopped onion, garlic and herbs

ARABIATA PASTA, Chicken, Shrimps or vegetarian Classic pasta with a combination of cream and tomato sauce and selected herbs prepared for individual serving as per taste and selection of vegetables & specially prepared yoghurt

DESSERT

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LEBANESE SEMOLINA PUDDING, (Layali Lubnan) A very popular dessert throughout the middle east, this Lebanese semolina pudding (layali lubnan) includes sweet-tart cranberries, thick coconut cream, ground pistachios, and a floral-scented syrup

TWISTED TIRAMISU, its a surprise

Continental Surprise

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CORN CAKE, Mini Corn cakes with roasted Ancho mole and cilantro sour cream and baby potatoes stuffed with scallions

CHEF SPECIAL BROCHETTE, Sourdough Baguette, with specially prepared pesto sauce (Chef’s special), topped with tomatoes and cheese

GREEK CHICKPEA SALAD, Baby arugula and radiculla with marinated tomatoes, Spanish chick peas, Tuscon oil cured olives and basil vinaigrette

FRIED AVOCADO DIPPERS, The crispy, crunchy panko breading deep fried avocado slices served with lemon and ranch sauce

DYNAMITE CHICKEN, The crispy, crunchy chicken fritters in an indulging dynamite sauce served in a lettuce cup

FIRST COURSE

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TACO PLATE 1. 2x (Beef) Traditional Mexican beef tacos are made with marinated sliced or shredded beef on soft corn 100% home made soft corn tortillas. Served with bright, creamy avocado-tomatillo sauce

TACO PLATE 2. 2x (Chicken or Vegetarian) with grilled cauliflower, beans, avocado, cucumber, mango, bell peppers, baby corn, spring onions and cilantro. Served with bright, creamy avocado-tomatillo sauce

MAIN COURSE

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CHICKEN SEEK KEBAB CURRY, Served with Garlic Naan (Bread). This is prepared with a blend of special spices and has a smoky flavour

BEEF IN BLACK PEPPER SAUCE, Chinese style beef with honey and absolutely divine black pepper sauce

GOURMET BURGER, (Beef) infused with citrusy rosemary and mushroom sauce, grilled mushrooms and of-course some fries on the side

Butter Chicken (Served with naan bread or basmati rice). Charcoal grilled chicken marinated with blend of aromatic spices and in incredible creamy curry sauce. This is not an ordinary butter chicken

PESTO PASTA: Specially prepared Pesto sauce, white sauce, sautéed mushrooms and herbs prepared for individual serving as per taste and selection of vegetables

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Creme Brûlée

TWISTED TIRAMISU, its a surprise

KHEER, a chilled Asian dessert much like a rice pudding. It is typically flavoured with saffron, cardamom, raisins, and/or various nuts, notably pistachios, cashews, and almonds

Mediterranean Asian Fusion New

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Melon Fatoush Salad (V). Mix green leaves, feta cheese, baby tomatoes, water melon chunks, pomegranate, toasted bread crumbs, roasted pine seeds, prepared vinaigrette and pomegranate sauce,

Pesto and Cheese Brochette (V). Sourdough baguette, with specially prepared pesto sauce (Chef’s special), topped with tomatoes and cheese

Pani PurI (V). Its an explosion of flavors in the mouth. Pani Literally translates to water and here the Puris are fried puffed crisp dough balls which are hollow filled with lots of secrets. This spicy water is balanced with the addition of sweet tamarin

Channa Papri Chat (V). Freshly prepared in a traditional style with Chick peas, boiled Potatoes, finely chopped onions with coriander leaves, yogurt sauce, special home made green & tamarind chutney, crisps and blend of aromatic spices. (Don’t miss this!

Keema Samoosa, Keema means “Mince” beef with variety of vegetables and selected spices wrapped in a triangle samoosa patty, deep fried and served with mint and tamarind chutney

Masala Aloo (Potatoes) (V). Boiled potatoes wok in special blend of mix spices mixed with tamarind chutney (street style)

Roasted Garlic Humus (V). Chick peas, tahini, lemon, Extra virgin olive oil, herbs and slow roasted garlic, prepared in a very unique traditional style recipe

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Aalo Tikya (V). Aloo means “potatoes” and “tikki” means patties. Prepared with selected vegetables, spices and herbs, with crispy outside. Served with specially prepared chutney

Tandoori Club Sandwich. With tandoori chicken, avocado, lettuce, cucumber, and mozzarella cheese with a coriander dip

Za’atar and Cheese Manaqish (V). Manaqish are almost the middle eastern equivalent of homemade flat-bread pizzas. mixture of za’atar spice, olive oil and cheese

Tandoori Chicken Tikka. Grilled chicken fillets marinated in tandoori masala with mint chutney and chaat masala

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Lamb or Chicken Biryani chef’s special recipe. This sumptuous traditional karachi style biryani is full of mouth licking spices. Prepared from array of selected asian spices and special selected biryani rice

Pesto and Tomato Pasta Chicken or vegetarian Classic pasta with a combination of cream and tomato sauce and selected herbs prepared for individual serving as per taste and selection of vegetables

Oven Roasted Full Lamb Leg (Extra preparation required, Ask for charges) One leg serves 4-5 persons This is a very special traditional recipe as it requires over night marination and preparation of herbs and spices Served with salad, potatoes and palao r

Bun Kabab (Beef or Veg). Bun Kebab is a Pakistani sandwich, originating from Karachi. It is usually found in roadside stalls and in restaurants all across Karachi. Either vegetarian or beef, bun kebab is mixed with ground lentils, powdered cumin seeds, lo

Mini Lamb or Beef Kebabs, Served with specially prepared raita (yoghurt) minced meat marinated in Pakistani spices and grilled to perfection

Chicken Shishtawook with Pilao Rice. Carefully marinated chicken cubes in spice and herbs service with Greek style basmati rice prepared with baby spinach, chopped onion, garlic and herbs

Gourmet Burger Beef. Infused with citrusy rosemary and mushroom sauce, grilled mushrooms and of-course some fries on the side

Daal Tadka. Specially prepared Lentil (Served With Naan Bread or Basmati Rice) with cumins Smooth and creamy daal tempered with spices, with a smoky charcoal flavor

Butter Chicken (Served With Naan Bread or Basmati Rice). Chicken cubes marinated with aromatic spices and yoghurt, and in an incredible creamy curry sauce

Chicken Tikka Masala (Served With Naan Bread Or Rice). Marinated chicken in special chicken tikka spice, grilled with charcoal flavor and made to gravy

Meat Balls (Kofta). Minced beef or lamb marinated with finely chopped vegetables and special blend of mixed spices. Prepared in oven

Beef in Black Pepper Sauce. Chinese style beef with honey and absolutely divine black pepper sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sheer Khurma (Very thin Vermicelli) vermicelli cooked in milk, saffron and dry fruits. served chilled

Banana and Walnut Bread (With Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Topping) Minced beef or lamb marinated with finely chopped vegetable and blend of special mixed spices Prepared in oven

Lebanese Semolina Pudding (Layali LubnaN) A very popular dessert throughout the middle east, this Lebanese semolina pudding (layali lubnan) includes sweet-tart cranberries, thick coconut cream, ground pistachios, and a floral-scented syrup

KHEER, a chilled Asian dessert much like a rice pudding. It is typically flavoured with saffron, cardamom, raisins, and/or various nuts, notably pistachios, cashews, and almonds