Chef Manoj Mallik

Personal Chef In Ilford

Hello,

Call me Manoj or Manny.... I have dedicated half of my living life to cooking and pleasing appetites and when it comes to cooking nothing gives me more joy than creating unique tastes and flavours to please my customers when they're savoring my creations. I have served royalties and celebrities alike at different occasions.

I've got more than 25 years of cooking experience that I'll demonstrate when you have me at your occasions.

My customers are my top priority and nothing gives me more pleasure than to see their happy faces when they're enjoying their food.

For me, cooking is...

life, colour, flavour, wow, explosive, imaginative, unique....

I learned to cook at...

Hotel Management school but I honed my skills in 5 star hotels in India and various establishments all around UK.

A cooking secret...

is to make sure that I utilise my knowledge to create something amazingly beautiful in liaison with my clients.

My menus

Xmas plated

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beetroot Cured Salmon, Rye bread,Sour Cream

Duck Pate, Brioche Croute, Fig and Cider Chutney

Parma Ham, Compressed Melon, Honey Gel

Asparagus Tart, Asparagus Puree, orange Gel

Smoked Mackerel Rilette, Avocado, Chilli jam

Beetroot Ceviche, Avocado Puree

Avocado and Goats Cheese Mousse, Bacon crumb, Micro Greens

Classic Prawn Marie Rose

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings, 6 different side vegetables

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Flambéed Christmas Pudding, Brandy Sauce

Chocolate and Mint Cremeaux

Strawberry Tiramisu

Raspberry Moussecake

Mango and Lime Cheesecake

Sticky Walnut and Date Pudding

British Sharing/Buffet

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

Grilled Vegetables, Cous Cous

Charred Broccoli, Onions, Balsamic and Nuts

Cobb salad

Waldorf Salad

Rice Salad with Ham and Peas

Marinated Mustard Potatoes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Coronation Quiche

Chicken Tikka Masala with Biryani Rice

Sausage and Mash with Onion Gravy

Shepherds Pie

Fish Pie

Chicken and Leek Pie

Please discuss for 2 sides

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Apple Crumble, Vanilla Custard

Creme Anglaise Moussecake

Sticky Walnut and Date Pudding

Spotted Dick

Eton mess

Apple and Oats Crumble

Apple Pie

Berry Pannacotta

Bread and Sultana Pudding, Vanilla Custard

Italian Sharing/Buffet

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Grilled Pepper&Aubergine Salad

Asparagus, Fennel, Rocket Salad, Mustard Emulsion

Chicken Caesar Salad, Shaved Parmesan

Ham, Peas and Orzo

Avocado, Quinoa and Macerated Tomato Salad

Tomato, Mozzarella with Pesto

MAIN COURSE

Choose 3 dishes

Chicken Cacciatore

Slow Braised Beef Ragout

Grilled Garlic and Rosemary Pork

Breaded Fish with Mostarda Crema

Penne Arrabiatta

Fusilli Bolognese

Beef Lasagne

Please discuss for 2 sides

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Dark Chocolate Tart

Cherry Clafoutis

Almond and Ricotta Cake

Fragole al Limone

Baked Apple with Crumbled Walnut and Ricotta

BBQ

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Chicken and Cilantro in Mini potato cups

Aubergine Sambhal, Crispy Cones

Tomato Bocconcini Pesto Skewers

Avocado on Toast

Cucumber cups, Marie Rose Prawns

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tabbouleh(Bulgar Wheat with Mint and Parsley)

Glass Noodle and Raw Papaya Salad

Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

Mixed Leaves with different dressings

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Tandoori Chicken Tikka

Cream Cheese Marinated Broccoli

Beef Keftas

Harissa Marinated Lamb

Mustard Marinated Fish

Piri Piri Marinated Vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mini Dessert Canapés Selection

Brunch menu

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Bulgur wheat, Harissa, Pickled Radish

Trio of Dips with Crispy Pita and Flatbread

Warm Pepper and Aubergine Salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Stuffed Tomatoes with Wet Cous Cous

Lemon Marinated Chicken Skewers

Watermelon and Feta

Grilled Courgette And Haloumi

Cucumber, Red Onion and Pomegranate

Apple and Walnut

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Haloumi&Walnut Kibbeh, Avocado Salsa

Moroccan Lamb Koftas

Kibbeh

Dolma

Noodles with Duck

Chilli Garlic Chicken

Risotto with Prawns

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mini Dessert Canapés Selection

Jewels from the Sea

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Asian Prawn and Vegetable Rice Paper Rolls

Anchovy, Chilli and Cheese Tostada

Chilli and Lime Prawn Skewers

Hot Smoked Salmon, Crispy Puff

Beetroot Cured Salmon,Sour Cream, Caviar

Smoked Mackerel Rilette

Mini Seafood Tacos

Prawn cocktail

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Prawn and Avocado Timbale

Seabream Ceviche, Leche de Tigre, Salsa Avocado

Beetroot Salmon, Rye bread,Sour Cream

Citrus Cured Salmon, Horseradish Crème Fraiche

Smoked Mackerel Rilette, Pickled Cucumber, Saffron Aioli

Chilli Garlic Prawns, Asparagus Salad, Wasabi Emulsion

Hot Smoked Salmon Tatin, Pea Mousse

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cod with Miso marinade, Tenderstem Broccoli, Radish Confit, Wasabi and Soy Emulsion

Chermoula Salmon, Asparagus Spears, Roasted Cauliflower Puree, Pipperade

Hake, Olive Upma, Asparagus, Achari Carrots

Prawn and Fava Bean Cassoulet, Pearl Barley Risotto, Charred Greens, Parmesan Crisps

Curry Marinated Salmon, Charred Sweetheart Cabbage, Sesame Dressing

Herb Crusted Salmon, Horseradish New Potatoes, Tenderstem Broccoli, Saffron Cream Sauce

Balsamic Cod, Grilled Butternut Squash, Braised Sweetheart, Romesco Sauce

Smoked Haddock Fishcakes, Sandy Carrot Puree, Confit Shallot, Melange of Vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Blue Matcha Coconut Panacotta

Saffron and Pistachio Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate and Chilli Tart

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Lychee and Mango Cremeaux

Strawberry Eton Mess

Tiramisu

Cherry Clafoutis

French1

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Wild Mushroom Bouchees, Black Truffle Cream

Anchovy & Cream Cheese Mousse

Asparagus Tips and Ricotta rolled in Courgette Strips,

Citrus Cured Salmon, Horseradish Crème Fraiche, Caviar

Crispy Cups filled with Ratatouille, Goat's Cheese Crumb

Parma Ham, Pear and Blue Cheese Rolls

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Smoked Mackerel Rilette, Pickled Cucumber, Saffron Aioli

Home Cured Salmon, Pickled Cucumber, Pea shoots, Citrus Curd

Ham Hock Terrine, Picalilly, Micro Greens

Classic French Onion Soup

Tarte Flambée, Sauce Vierge

Grilled Courgette, Ricotta, Baby Leaves, Split Buttermilk Dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fillet of Beef, Parsnip Puree, Veal Jus, Honey Glazed Carrots, Watercress

Marinated Charred Cauliflower, Pearl Barley Risotto , Caponata of Vegetables, Semolina Crisp

Herb Crusted Hake,Olive Polenta, Tenderstem Broccoli, Pepperonata

Prawn and Fava Bean Cassoulet, Pearl Barley Risotto, Charred Greens, Parmesan Crisps

Herb Crusted Salmon, Horseradish New Potatoes, Rainbow Carrots and Beans, Saffron Cream Sauce

Artichoke Tart, Celeriac Puree, Caponata of Vegetables

Truffled Porcini Risotto, Parsnip Crisps

Hachis Parmentier, Pan Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Tenderstem Broccoli

Coq au vin, Mustard Mash, Barigoule of Vegetables

Fish Meuniere, Crushed Olive Potatoes, Charred Vegetables

Rump of Lamb, Barigoule of Vegetables, Potato Parisienne, Lamb jus

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cherry Clafoutis

Crème Brûlée

Apple Tart Tatin, Clotted Cream

Dark Chocolate and Lime Tart

Mille Feuille of Chantilly and Mango Mousse

Pear Belle Helene

Tart au Citron

Surprise1

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Courgette Rolls, Ricotta and Sun blushed Tomato

Asian Vegetable And Tofu Rice Paper Rolls

Achari Paneer, Herb Chutney

Black Truffled Mushroom Vol au vent

Aubergine Sambhal, Crispy Cones

Tomato and Parmesan Arancinis

Chilli and Lime Prawn Skewers

Chicken Tikka Skewers, Cucumber Raita

Beef and Potato Fondant Skewers, Bearnaise Sauce

Malaysian Chicken Satay, Peanut Sambhal

Mini Seafood Tacos

Artichoke Tikki, Tomato Chutney

Anchovy, Chilli and Cheese Tostada

Watermelon Cups with Crumbled Feta

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Smoked Mackerel Rilette, Avocado, Chilli jam

Thai Prawn Cakes, Nuoc Cham Dressing

Cured Ham, Grilled Asparagus, Soft Eggs, Asparagus shavings Truffled Emulsion

Chicken Saltimbocca, Sage and Walnut Pesto

Aubergine Parcels filled with Haloumi, Pickled Cabbage

Wild Mushrooms, Jerusalem Artichokes, Mushroom Toast, Edible soil, Celeriac Puree

Cured Salmon Chilli Salad, Asparagus and Shaved Carrots

Avocado and Goats Cheese Mousse, Bacon crumb, Micro Greens

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Prawn and Tofu Dumplings, Massaman curry sauce

Courgette Roulade with Mediterranean Vegetables, Black Olive Tapenade

Chicken Breast, Charred Corn, Potato and Sweet Potato Dauphinoise, Spring greens

Cod with Miso marinade, Tenderstem Broccoli, Radish Confit, Wasabi and Soy Emulsion

5 Spiced Duck Leg Confit, Butternut Squash Fondant, Romanesco and Hoisin Sauce

Prawn and Fava Bean Cassoulet, Pearl Barley Risotto, Charred Greens, Parmesan Crisps

Salt Baked Celeriac, Beetroot Puree, Pickled Cauliflower, Oat Crumb

Chicken Breast Tikka, Butter Masala Sauce, Curried Potato Fondant, Tenderstem Broccoli

Harissa Marinated Charred Cauliflower, Cous Cous, Cucumber Coconut Yogurt, Caponata of Vegetables, Semolina Crisp

Chermoula Salmon, Asparagus Spears, Roasted Cauliflower Puree, Pipperade

Hake,Olive Polenta, Bundles of Rainbow, Romesco Sauce

Chargrilled Steak, Potato Parisienne, Chargrilled Vegetables, Salsa Verde

Rump of Lamb, Barigoule of Vegetables, Potato Parisienne, Lamb jus

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Brioche and Sultana Pudding, Vanilla Custard

Dark Chocolate Tart, Chantilly Cream

Raspberry Cremeaux, Raspberry Jelly, Honey Tuile

Chianti Poached Pear, Mandarin Compote, Caramel Mascarpone

Strawberry Tiramisu

Saffron and Pistachio Cheesecake

Fragole al Limone

Apple Tart Tatin, Clotted Cream

Lime Curd Tart, Mango Mousse

Chocolate Cremeaux, Honey Tuile

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Chef Manoj's reviews

4.74

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52 services

Manoj is an exceptional cook who delivers beyond your expectations on every dish, customised to your needs. The presentation and flavour profile is Michelin level without doubt. Your guests will be left thoroughly impressed and, needless to say, stuffed!

Absolutely amazed with Chef Manoj! From the original interaction and discussing menu options as we had guests who eat halal so he was very kind to offer alternative main for 4/12 people, to the moment he came to our house(right on agreed time) and interacted with our children who were very keen to see if he will be wearing chef’s suit - and he did! Observing his prep, attention to detail and presentation was very exciting and learning about Manoj’s background. Manoj is very warm and kind and his food is so flavoursome. All of our friends were extremely impressed and it was a perfect touch to celebrate Birthday. Totally recommend ????????????????????

Manoj made everything easy for our dinner party from start to finish! He created an amazing menu which catered to the whole group. I would highly recommend Manoj for any dinner party, he made our evening very special.

Manoj created the most incredible meal for our celebration. I couldn’t recommend him higher if I tried. Everything was absolutely perfect, from the food to the professionalism to his friendly and welcoming nature. Would book him again for any future dinner parties. 10/10!

Everything from start to finish was perfect. Manoj was very professional, engaging and his food and service was amazing. Huge Kudos to him and I highly recommend him - what a great experience.

A fantastic meal cooked by a talented chef. He was very polite and professional throughout. We had an amazing dinner.

Chef Manoj was super friendly and bubbly. His food was a wonderful blend of flavours. His presentation of the food was beautiful and he has a true passion for making food. Thank you for making my husband’s 40th birthday so special.

Incredible experience with chef Manoj. Very accommodating to our picky eaters and made all feel included. I would definitely recommend as well as use his services again!!

Manny was an incredible chef and made our vacation in London so much more comfortable and delicious. He made incredible family style meals daily to suit the various tastes of our large family. Manny was a joy to have in the house. He was pleasant, engaging, professional and very clean. Manny is the first person we will call when returning to London!

Manoj was very attentive and surprised us with his food, which was unexpectedly amazing. Grateful for the food he prepared for our special event.