Chef Salim Drouiche

Private Chef In Gloucester

With over 16 years in the culinary world, Chef Salim has built a career defined by creativity, precision, and passion. From leading professional kitchens as a Head Chef to curating private dining experiences for exclusive events, he blends global inspiration with a deep respect for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Each dish is a story — crafted with care, beautifully presented, and designed to create lasting memories for every client

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is art — blending passion, technique, and the finest ingredients to create unforgettable, bespoke dining experiences

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in my mum’s kitchen and refined my craft in professional kitchens, blending love, tradition, and technique in every dish

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is cooking with heart respecting every ingredient, and letting passion guide every flavor and detail

My menus

The Indulgent Brunch Table

STARTER

All inclusive

Bakery & Coffee, Freshly Brewed Coffee & Premium Tea Selection

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Artisan Breads & Cultured Butter, House-Made Seasonal Jam

Homemade Granola Pots, Honey Yogurt, Fresh Blueberries

Selection of European Cheeses, Dried Fruits

Freshly Pressed Juices – Orange, Apple, or Grapefruit

Seasonal Fruit Salad with Mint & Lime

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Smoked Salmon & Crushed Avocado, Dill Crème Fraîche, Pickled Shallots

Shakshuka – Baked Egg in Spiced Tomato Sauce with Wild Mushrooms

French Brioche Toast, Macerated Strawberries, Vanilla Cream

DESSERT

All inclusive

Assorted Danish Pastries, House-Made Jam

Mini Croissants & Pain au Chocolate, Almond Butter

A Festive Feast Christmas

STARTER

All inclusive

Warm sourdough & Cranberry and orange whipping butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Celeriac Velouté, Toasted Hazelnuts, Winter Truffle Oil

Baked Camembert, Walnut Crumble, Seasonal Fruit Chutney

Cured Scottish Salmon, Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Caviar, Dill Oil

Caramelised Onion & Chestnut Tart, Herb Salad, Aged Balsamic

Smoked Haddock Fishcake, Curried Leek Velouté

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roast Turkey Crown, Sage & Apricot Stuffing, Cranberry Jus

Beef Wellington, Horseradish Cream, Red Wine Jus

Stuffed Roasted Lamb Leg Chestnut & Cranberry Farce, Madeira Gravy

Pan-Roasted Fillet of Turbot, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Baby Leeks

Butternut Squash & Chestnut Parcel, Stilton Cream, Roasted Grapes

All mains served with: Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Buttered Vegetables (Carrots, Cabbage, Parsnips) Cauliflower Cheese, Rich Pan Gravy

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Traditional Christmas Pudding, Brandy Crème Anglaise

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

Spiced Apple Cake, Blackberries, Vanilla Chantilly

Dark Chocolate & Chestnut Torte, Blood Orange Sorbet

Selection of Artisan British Cheeses with Chutney & Crispbread

Flavours of Algeria North Africa

STARTER

All inclusive

Kesra Bread with Zaatar Oil & Olive Tapenade

Hmiss – Roasted Pepper & Tomato Salad, Olive Oil, Garlic (Ve)

Shrimp Bourek – Crispy Rolls with Prawn, Vermicelli, and Coriander

Mini Maakouda – Spiced Potato Fritters, Preserved Lemon Aioli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lamb Tagine with Prunes & Almonds, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom

Djedj Mahshi – Stuffed Roast Chicken with Bulgur, Herbs, Pine Nuts

Grilled Whole Sea Bream, Chermoula, Preserved Lemon

Lamb Couscous Royal, Chickpeas, Turnip, Raisins, Sweet-Spiced Broth

Lamb Shoulder Mechoui, Slow-Roasted with Garlic & Cumin

Berber-style Chicken with Olives & Lemon, Braised in Saffron Broth

Dolma Stuffed Potato, Courgette, Peppers, Minced Lamb, Rice, Mint, Tomato Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Sides & Accompaniments

Carrot & Orange Salad, Cinnamon & Honey Dressing

Mixed Leave Salad With Lemon Dressing

DESSERT

All inclusive

Almond & Fig Briouats, Cinnamon, Orange Zest

Sablé Cookies, Filled with Jam & Dusting of Icing Sugar

Timimoun Mint Tea, A Deep Algeria Sahara Tradition

Enjoy A Rustic 4-Course Vegan & GF Dining Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Asparagus & White Bean Purée, Toasted almonds, preserved lemon

Heritage Beetroot Carpaccio – Citrus vinaigrette, crushed pistachios, coconut yoghurt

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Cauliflower Steak – Smoked romesco sauce, crispy capers

Stuffed Vine Tomatoes – Herbed quinoa, pine nuts, basil & olive dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto – Cashew cream, lemon zest, chive oil

Charred Aubergine with Tomato & Chickpea Ragù – Finished with almond ricotta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut & Vanilla Panna Cotta – Macerated berries and mint

Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil Mousse – Sea salt, candied orange, almond tuile

The Silk Route Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Potato Brioche & Miso Wipped Butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Raw Courgette Ribbons, Sunflower Miso, Elderflower Champagne Dressing, Micro Shiso (Ve)

Heirloom Ox Heart Tomato, Cow’s Curd, Garden Herbs, White Soy Dressing (V)

Wild Bass Crudo, Smoked Yogurt, Pickled Redcurrant, Daikon Cress

Raw Beef Tartare, Bonito Mayonnaise, Crispy Shallots, Foie Gras Shaving

Cured Salmon Sashimi, Yuzu Ponzu Gel, Wasabi Pea Crumb

Sweetcorn Tempura, Kaffir Lime Salt, Tamarind Chilli Sauce (V)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Hereford Sirloin, Smoked Bone Marrow, Pearl Onions, Beef Dashi Reduction

Roast Chicken Breast, Grilled Corn, Lemon Gel, Grey Oyster Mushrooms, Soy-Chicken Sauce

Cotswold Lamb Rack, Potato Fondant, Seasonal Vegetables, Mint Oil, Lamb & Miso Jus

Szechuan Duck Breast, Smoked Aubergine Puree, Spring Onion, Chilli Caramel

Handmade Tagliolini with Cornish Crab & Lobester, Pickled Chilli, Lemongrass Butter

Korean BBQ Cauliflower Steak, Gochujang Glaze, Cashew Crumble, Daikon Salad (Ve)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Caramelised White Chocolate Crémeux, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Matcha Crumble

Honey-Soaked Cake, Yogurt Sorbet, Strawberries, Roasted Pistachio

Yuzu Cheesecake, Almond Crust, Raspberry Gel

Lychee & Rose Pavlova, Fresh Berries, Vanilla Cream (V)

Coconut & Kaffir Lime Panna Cotta, Mango Salsa, Toasted Rice Crumb (Ve)

Mango & Passionfruit Tart, Lemongrass Chantilly

The Five-Course Fine Dining Journey

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Avocado Mousse, Yuzu Gel, Wasabi Crisp

Heritage Beetroot Carpaccio, Whipped Goat’s Cheese, Pickled Walnut, Aged Balsamic (V)

Foie Gras Parfait, Toasted Brioche, Plum Compôte, Candied Hazelnuts

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Hand-Dived Scallops, Cauliflower Velouté, Compressed Apple, Black Pudding Crumble

Pan-Seared Fillet of Turbot, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Fennel Purée, Dill Oil

Miso-Glazed Black Cod, Dashi Broth, Baby Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Beef Fillet, Truffle Potato Mousseline, Roasted Leek, Bordelaise Sauce

Herb-Crusted Lamb Loin, Smoked Celeriac Purée, Baby Carrots, Rosemary Jus

Wild Mushroom Wellington, Spinach, Parmesan Foam, Crispy Shallots (V)

DESSERT

Choose 2 dishes

Pre-Dessert – A Refreshing Interlude, Yuzu & Coconut Foam, Pineapple Salsa, Kaffir Lime

Dessert, Caramelised White Chocolate Crémeux, Dark Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Tuile

Dessert, Lemon Verbena Panna Cotta, Blueberry Compote, Lavender Shortbread

Dessert, Hazelnut Praline Opera, Coffee Gel, Mascarpone Chantilly

The Sunday Banquet — A Culinary Tradition

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Warm Sourdough Bread & Whipped Salted butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Fresh Minted Garden Pea Soup with Crème Fraîche

Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Traditional Scottish Oatcakes

Classic Prawn Cocktail with Baby Gem Lettuce and Marie Rose Dressing

Wild Mushroom And Red Pepper with Cream Sauce on Toasted Artisan Bread

Twice-Baked Aged Cheddar Soufflé with Chive Cream

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roast Rib-Eye of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce

Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce

Roast Chicken with Bread Sauce

Roasted Fillet Of Sea Bass, Salsa Verde

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Wellington, Vegetarian Gravy

All mains served with: • Goose Fat Roast Potatoes • Seasonal Buttered Vegetables (Carrots, Cabbage, Parsnips) • Cauliflower Cheese • Rich Pan Gravy

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, clotted cream

Warm Apple Crumble with Cream

Treacle tart with Custard And Berries

Bread and Butter Pudding with Sultanas and Custard

Nutmeg Custard Tart with Raspberry Sorbet

La Mesa Mexicana

STARTER

All inclusive

Artisan Bread & Salted Butter

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Blistered Padrón Peppers, Sea Salt Flakes

Loaded Nachos, Crushed Avocado, Crème Fraîche, Melted Cheese, Pickled Jalapeños

Ceviche de Camarón – Chopped Prawns, Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Lime, and Fresh Coriander

Spiced Sweetcorn Cups, Chipotle Mayo, Queso Fresco, Lime Dust

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Build Your Own Tacos & More

Soft Corn Tortillas served with Shredded Beef Birria, Pulled Chicken Tinga, Fresh Guacamole, Tomato Salsa, Crème Fraîche, Pickled Chillies, Fresh Coriander & Lime

Sides to Share, Spiced Rice Salad with Coconut-Roasted Squash, Broad Beans, Chickpeas, Pickled Carrot & Onion, Cherry Tomato, and Sweet Chilli Pearls

Patatas Bravas – Crispy Potato Cubes with Garlic Aioli & Smoky Chipotle Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bites, Toasted Coconut Crust

Mexican Chocolate Pot, Sea Salt, Whipped Cream

Chilli-Lime Grilled Pineapple, Coconut Ice Cream

The Indulgent Brunch Table

STARTER

All inclusive

Bakery & Coffee, Freshly Brewed Coffee & Premium Tea Selection

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Artisan Breads & Cultured Butter, House-Made Seasonal Jam

Homemade Granola Pots, Honey Yogurt, Fresh Blueberries

Selection of European Cheeses, Dried Fruits

Freshly Pressed Juices – Orange, Apple, or Grapefruit

Seasonal Fruit Salad with Mint & Lime

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Smoked Salmon & Crushed Avocado, Dill Crème Fraîche, Pickled Shallots

Shakshuka – Baked Egg in Spiced Tomato Sauce with Wild Mushrooms

French Brioche Toast, Macerated Strawberries, Vanilla Cream

DESSERT

All inclusive

Assorted Danish Pastries, House-Made Jam

Mini Croissants & Pain au Chocolate, Almond Butter

A Festive Feast Christmas

STARTER

All inclusive

Warm sourdough & Cranberry and orange whipping butter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Celeriac Velouté, Toasted Hazelnuts, Winter Truffle Oil

Baked Camembert, Walnut Crumble, Seasonal Fruit Chutney

Cured Scottish Salmon, Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Caviar, Dill Oil

Caramelised Onion & Chestnut Tart, Herb Salad, Aged Balsamic

Smoked Haddock Fishcake, Curried Leek Velouté

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roast Turkey Crown, Sage & Apricot Stuffing, Cranberry Jus

Beef Wellington, Horseradish Cream, Red Wine Jus

Stuffed Roasted Lamb Leg Chestnut & Cranberry Farce, Madeira Gravy

Pan-Roasted Fillet of Turbot, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Baby Leeks

Butternut Squash & Chestnut Parcel, Stilton Cream, Roasted Grapes

All mains served with: Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, Seasonal Buttered Vegetables (Carrots, Cabbage, Parsnips) Cauliflower Cheese, Rich Pan Gravy

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Traditional Christmas Pudding, Brandy Crème Anglaise

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

Spiced Apple Cake, Blackberries, Vanilla Chantilly

Dark Chocolate & Chestnut Torte, Blood Orange Sorbet

Selection of Artisan British Cheeses with Chutney & Crispbread

Flavours of Algeria North Africa

STARTER

All inclusive

Kesra Bread with Zaatar Oil & Olive Tapenade

Hmiss – Roasted Pepper & Tomato Salad, Olive Oil, Garlic (Ve)

Shrimp Bourek – Crispy Rolls with Prawn, Vermicelli, and Coriander

Mini Maakouda – Spiced Potato Fritters, Preserved Lemon Aioli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lamb Tagine with Prunes & Almonds, Cinnamon, Orange Blossom

Djedj Mahshi – Stuffed Roast Chicken with Bulgur, Herbs, Pine Nuts

Grilled Whole Sea Bream, Chermoula, Preserved Lemon

Lamb Couscous Royal, Chickpeas, Turnip, Raisins, Sweet-Spiced Broth

Lamb Shoulder Mechoui, Slow-Roasted with Garlic & Cumin

Berber-style Chicken with Olives & Lemon, Braised in Saffron Broth

Dolma Stuffed Potato, Courgette, Peppers, Minced Lamb, Rice, Mint, Tomato Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Sides & Accompaniments

Carrot & Orange Salad, Cinnamon & Honey Dressing

Mixed Leave Salad With Lemon Dressing

DESSERT

All inclusive

Almond & Fig Briouats, Cinnamon, Orange Zest

Sablé Cookies, Filled with Jam & Dusting of Icing Sugar

Timimoun Mint Tea, A Deep Algeria Sahara Tradition

Enjoy A Rustic 4-Course Vegan & GF Dining Experience

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Asparagus & White Bean Purée, Toasted almonds, preserved lemon

Heritage Beetroot Carpaccio – Citrus vinaigrette, crushed pistachios, coconut yoghurt

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted Cauliflower Steak – Smoked romesco sauce, crispy capers

Stuffed Vine Tomatoes – Herbed quinoa, pine nuts, basil & olive dressing

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Wild Mushroom & Truffle Risotto – Cashew cream, lemon zest, chive oil

Charred Aubergine with Tomato & Chickpea Ragù – Finished with almond ricotta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut & Vanilla Panna Cotta – Macerated berries and mint

Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil Mousse – Sea salt, candied orange, almond tuile

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Chef Salim's reviews

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44 services

Thanks so much for an amazing experience, amazing food. We loved it

Absolutely outstanding, the food for my wife's birthday was exemplary and chef was such a great guy, even cleaned the kitchen...amazing

Thank you Salim, food was incredible and made our occasion so special. Thank you!

Salim and his team were absolutely fantastic. We had a brilliant meal - every course was delicious and it was an excellent evening. The food was excellent, the presentation was beautiful and the kitchen was left immaculate. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

Salim is a fantastic chef and he was the highlight of my birthday weekend. Would highly recommend for any event!

Salim and his team were incredible. The meal was so impressive. Every one of my guests was so delighted by the presentation, the many options and the quality of each dish. We felt so taken care of and so special to have Salim in our kitchen, a rental, sharing his fabulous culinary skills and artistry. I can’t recommend him enough.

We hired Salim to cook a three course meal for 16 of us for a Hen-Do and it could not have gone any better! We all were so impressed by how amazing the food and the presentation was. Salim was very attentive and it was so easy to contact him prior to our event to discuss dietary requirements and some changes to the menu - nothing was too much :) Thanks so much Salim and Henrietta (the server)for making our night so brilliant :)

Salim was amazing & the food was absolutely incredible. Portions were amazing and flavours balanced incredibly. One of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had!

Thanks so much for an amazing experience, amazing food. We loved it

Absolutely outstanding, the food for my wife's birthday was exemplary and chef was such a great guy, even cleaned the kitchen...amazing

Thank you Salim, food was incredible and made our occasion so special. Thank you!