Chef Adel Abdel Samie

Private Chef In Newstead

I am professional chef with twenty years experience. I started my career in my home city of Milan and have spent the last 10 years in top Italian restaurants in Melbourne. In my most recent time I have been a Chef at a top regional winery in Queensland. I have learnt many different techniques and cuisines but what I am passionate about is the authentic rustic Italian food using traditional recipes with a modern touch using the freshest of local and seasonal produce. To create a dish that feeds your soul.

For me, cooking is...

It’s not just a job but a labour of love that brings me great joy and happiness to create dishes through out my chef journey.

I learned to cook at...

In many different regions of Italy from the North to South. I also travelled the smaller regions learning traditional techniques.

A cooking secret...

To use fresh seasonal produce and always keep a calm relaxed atmosphere.

My menus

Canapes Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Mushroom Arancini with Truffle Mayo

Mini Burrata with Tapenade Olives, Basil Pesto and Heirloom Tomato

Pan Fried Scallops with White Wine Butter Sauce and Herbs

Antipasto platter with selection of cured meat, cheeses, arancini truffle and mushroom ,eggplant parmigiana

Mini Sliders with Smoked Beef Brisket, Slaw and Mayo

Beef and Pork Meatballs with Passata

Tiger Prawns and Chorizo Skewers with Chermoula Dressing

Grilled Octopus with Nduja Pesto, Tomato Salsa, Salsa Verde and Potato

Pumpkin Risotto with Gorgonzola and braised radicchio

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Sicilian Cannoli with Ricotta, Chocolate and Pistachio Crumb

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Seafood Sharing Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Chard grilled octopus with nduja pesto dressing, tomato salsa

Tiger prawns and chorizo skewers with chermola dressing

King fish carpaccio with pickled fennel, orange tarragon dressing

Raw Japanese scallops with crispy chilli oil, lime vinaigrette, house pickle vegetables

• Pan Fried Scallops with White Wine Butter Sauce, Capers, Herbs

Tuna tartare with avocado fermented chilli, cucumber, lemon zest, chives

Sautee Mussles , with whyte wine and tomato sauce with toasted bread crostini

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

• Fresh Spaghetti, with Crab, Zucchini, wine butter sauce, lemon breadcrumbs

Pan fried Barramundi with Mediterranean sauce Sautee Greens

Pan Fried Gnocchi with Prawns, Bisque, Saffron, Zucchini

Chard Grilled Sword Fish with Sicilian Caponata

BBQ Moreton Bugs, with Salmoriglio Dressing

Risotto with Moreton Bugs, Bisque, Stracciatella

Hand Made Spaghetti with lobster Sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Assorted mini Pâtisserie

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Creme brulee with berry salad

Sicilian Cannoli, filled with ricotta chocolate and pistachios crumbs

Mediterranean Sharing Menu

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Meatballs with tomatoes sugo, shaved parmesan

Burrata with bagnacauda, fried capers , lemon breadcrumbs

Chard grilled octopus with nduja pesto dressing, tomato salsa

Tiger prawns and chorizo skewers with chermola dressing

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

• Fresh Spaghetti, with Crab, Zucchini, wine butter sauce, lemon breadcrumbs

Lamb cuttlet with Dutch carrots and goat curd

Cavatelli pasta with lamb ragu

Diavola spicy chicken with roasted vegetables

Home made potato Gnocchi Gorgonzola sauce

Pan fried barramundi with Mediterranean sauce

Rib eye steak with green vegetables crispy chili oils

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Creme brulee, with berry salad

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Sicilian Cannoli, filled with ricotta

Shearing menu

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Antipasto grazing board with cheese and cured meats, fruits , crackers , apple gel , quinche paste

Meatballs with tomatoes sugo, shaved parmesan

Eggplant Parmigiana

Lamb skewers kofta with yogurt dressing

Caprese salad with burrata mozzarella, Madly cherry tomatoes tapenade olive and basil pesto

Burrata mozzarella with warm caponata and basil pesto dressing

Classic Italian bruschetta, with confit cherry tomatoes,buffalo mozzarella, basil oil

• SOUVIDE OCTOPUS WARM SALAD WITH TOMATO SALSA

Mini Arancini, mushroom, truffle mayo

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

•HAND MADE Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce and walnuts (GF) available

Hand made gnocchi sorrentina, baked in the oven with fresh bocconcini mozzarella fresh basil

Hand made beef Lasagna Available GF

Cavateli pasta with pork ragù and braised cabbage

Sardinian gnocchetti, with lamb ragu and shaved pecorino

• VEGETARIAN RISOTTO WITH RICOTTA

Madly mushrooms risotto with crispy parmesan

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lamb shank, with lentil or mash potato or pilaf rice

Sharing feast, Lamb shoulders with Cous Cous

Chicken drumsticks with crashed spices potatoes

Fish fillets with Mediterranean sauce, olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, Napoli sauce

Mixed grilled seafood platters

Sharing feast, Salmon fillets with soft polenta, confit cherry tomatoes, mix sauté greens

Whole grilled chicken diavola with roasted vegetables

Smoked Beef brisket with cos slaw salad

Hole glazed Ham of the bone with condiments and toasted ciabatta bread

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple Pie with Custard cream

Cheese board with 3 cheese selections , crackers , nuts, apple gel , quince paste, fresh fruits

Chocolate mousse with candy orange, Chantilly cream, mix berry Compote

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Sicilian Cannoli, filled with ricotta

Mediterranean

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Eggplant Parmesan

Chard grilled octopus with nduja pesto tomato red onion and potato salad

Lamb skewers kofta with yogurt dressing

Meatballs with tomatoes sugo, shaved parmesan

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Tuna tartare with fermented chilli, cucumber, lemon zest, chives

•King Prawns with Avocado Salsa

Baby octopus in puttanesca sauce served on soft polenta

Burrata with bagnacauda, fried capers , lemon breadcrumbs

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Moroccan Chicken with vegetable cous cous Moroccan Sauce

Lamb shank, with sauté lentils, pilaf rice

Pan fried barramundi with Mediterranean sauce

•HAND MADE Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce and walnuts (GF) available

Pumpkin Risotto with Gorgonzola and braised radicchio

• Fresh Spaghetti, with Crab, Zucchini, wine butter sauce, lemon breadcrumbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Italian Sharing Menu

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Chard grilled octopus with nduja pesto tomato red onion and potato salad

King fish carpaccio with pickled fennel, orange tarragon dressing

Mushroom arancini with truffle mayo

Beef Carpaccio with Rocket Salad, Shaved Parmesan, Cherry Tomato, Truffle

Burrata with Heirloom tomato, Tapenade olives, Basil Pesto dressing, Sherry Vinegar, Lemon Breadcrumb

Beef and Pork meatball with Passata and Shaved Parmesan

• Pan Fried Scallops with White Wine Butter Sauce, Capers, Herbs

Eggplant Involtini with Basil Pesto Ricotta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Rigatoni pasta with amatriciana sauce Shaved Pecorino

Capunti Pasta with Chunky Beef slaw Cooked Ragu

Orecchiette Pasta with Italian Sausage, Broccolini, Cherry Tomato White Wine

Potato Gnocchi with Pumpkin cream, Crispy Kale, almond crumb

Fresh Cavatelli Pasta with Lamb Ragu, Salted ricotta, Mint Gremolata

Risotto with mixed Mushroom and crispy Pecorino

Rib Eye beef Tagliata with confit Wild Mushroom

Chard Grilled Hole Chicken Diavola with Roasted Vegetable

Crispy Roast Porchetta with Chats Potato, Braised Fennel, Apple Sauce and Gravy

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic Italian Tiramisu

Sicilian Cannoli, filled with ricotta chocolate and pistachios crumbs

Assorted mini Italian Pâtisserie

French Sharing Menu

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Sautee Mussles , with whyte wine and tomato sauce with toasted bread crostini

• Beef Tartare with Condiments and Crotons, Egg Yolk, Cognac sauce

Raw Scallops with Vegetable Pickles, Crispy Chili Oil, Herbs, Capers

• Vol Au Vent with Creme Fraiche, Dill, Capers, Smoked Salmon

• Baked Camembert Cheese with Figs and Honey Pistachio crumb

Mini Quiche Lorrain with Leek Cream

• Deep Fried Tortelli Filled with Ricotta and Artichoke

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Savoury Crepe with Smoked Ham, Gruyere cheese, Bechamel

Confit Salmon with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Soft Polenta

Duck Breast Orange Glaze, Carrots Puree, Confit Shallots

Chicken Breast with Beurre Blanc Sauce, Potato Forestier, roasted Brussel Sprout

Pan Fried Gnocchi with Prawns, Bisque, Saffron, Zucchini

Filet Mignon Beef with Herbs Butter, Potato Mille foils, Pumpkin Puree

Sou vide Ocean Trout with rainbow vegetable, Tartare sauce, Potato Parisienne

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Creme brulee, with berry salad

Assorted mini Pâtisserie

Chocolate Mousse with Chantilly, Berry Compote

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Chef Adel's reviews

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51 services

I would highly recommend Take a Chef. This is the 2nd year we have used them and have been very happy with both experiences.

I engaged Chef Adel Samie to prepare a special Italian fare for my wife's 50th birthday party. As I'm a perfectionist, Chef was very accommodating (and patient!) right from the get-go. A couple of guests had particular food allergies, but after several 'tweaks' to the original menu proposal, he came up with the perfect menu to satisfy all my guests, appease my fastidious requirements, and even offered suggestions for the wine styles best suited to each of the courses! The food was beautifully presented (bringing constant ooh's & ahh's from the table); described with passion; and tasted, well that was just next level! Icing on the cake was at the end of the night when Chef had everything washed up and the kitchen glistening like new. Thank you, Chef Adel - you went above & beyond and made it a night to remember.

Chef Adel was amazing, the food was wonderful. He was interactive, explained the dishes, was friendly but also allowed us to enjoy the food in our own company. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to do this experience.

Adel was truly fabulous. His meals were delicious and he was lovely and friendly to work with. Would absolutely recommend, it was a wonderful experience !

Chef Adel was AMAZING!!!! The whole experience was top class. From the initial conversation, to confirming the menu options and time and date, to the arrival on the day and the delicious food that came out of my own kitchen, was superb. I could not have asked for anything more from Chef Adel and Nicki, they were both outstanding. Very professional and respectful, in a friendly manner. Thank you Chef Adel and Nicki. You helped make my birthday celebration one to remember. And my guests were so impressed.

Our chef was INCREDIBLE! The food was better than we could have imagined! Cannot wait to use him again.

Amazing service. Highly recommend

Chef Adel was amazing and the food was incredible, we will definitely be working with him again!!

Chef Adel was lovely and seemed to love doing what he was. His menu accommodated our dietary needs. His work ethic was great and his food absolutely delicious. It was a lovely surprise for a birthday girl. Chef cooked, washed up, put everything in the kitchen back in order and even swept the floors. Will definitely look to hire Chef Adel again. Amazing meal ????

Chef Adel was excellent; everyone had a great night. Thanks so much!

WE LOVE CHEF ADEL!!!!! I cannot fault Chef Adel & the quality of the food & overall experience. Chef Adel was warm, engaging & instantly & naturally adopted into the intimate social circle that was my 40th birthday celebration. From start to finish, Chef Adel epitomised the dream food experience we had hoped for! I highly, highly recommend Chef Adel for an incredibly unforgettable experience & wish him nothing but success in his future endeavours.

Our home transformed into a gourmet haven as chef Adel worked his magic. He worked in the kitchen like it was his own home treating it so well and the clean up was above and beyond what I expected. He composed a bespoke dining experience tailored to share so our guests were not limited to a fixed meal. There variety in cooking methods was mind blowing and he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Can't wait to see him again! Thank you Chef Adel

Amazing food and great experince !!!

Adel created incredible dishes for us. He started with the entrees, moving into mains and then dessert. Everything was fresh and prepared beautifully. The flavours he creates in his dishes is amazing, the meat was cooked to perfection. From start to finish it was a wonderful experience and we will definitely do it again. Thank you Chef Adel for a wonderful dinner experience.

Adel did such an amazing job and the food was so delicious! We were so lucky to have him come into our home and make such amazing food. What a great!

Adel was punctual and very friendly. He settled into the kitchen easily and started cooking straight away. He was attentive without being overbearing and served and explained our meals each course. He cleaned up everything in the kitchen and left it all spotless - even mopping the floor before he left. Packed away the left overs and left them in the fridge. A fabulous evening . Food was delicious and the chef - Adel was really friendly. Highly recommend Adel for a special evening with delicious food.