Chef Veena Puarr

Private Chef In Zwolle

Born in Malaysia, raised in Singapore with a mixed Indian roots, known as Punjabi with Indonesian influence due to my mother’s origins. Been proud growing up among the asian diversity and having many close geographical cuisine exposures like Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Hong Kong, Japan and India. Lived in many countries like Singapore, then Thailand, Cambodia, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany and Poland for more than 7 years in total. I also discovered an ability to be able to replicate & pick up any recipes i see. After gaining culture and food flavors from Asia, now i am a travelling chef who does cooking workshops, private dining events in Poland, Czech, France, Portugal, Zurich, Berlin and Frankfurt. My mission is to travel to as many places to share my love of food, and it's history to as many people as possible in an affordable fine dining experience, cooking classes or private cooking services.

My cooking experiences has been with variety of organizations and establishments starting in Poland like Centrum Aktywnosci Spolecznej Bialystok, Atuty Studio Kulinarne, Cookup Warsaw, Eperfetto, Look&Cook Poland, Pop ups events at Malacca Too in Portugal, Princessa do Castelo Lisbon, Neighbourhood cafe Lisbon, and Niceway Hostel Cascais, Switzerland, Frankfurt and collaboration with chefs like Maciej Tomaszewski, owner of Sztuka Miesa Restaurant, Chef Lukaz, Chef Martin from Atelier French Restaurant Prague, and Frederic Weltin a private chef in France to name a few. More information can be found at my website or Facebook/Instagram page called crazeAsia. #asiantravellingchef

For me, cooking is...

my passion for sharing it's history, flavors & traditions. I want to bring back the influences of the olden days eating to the food we eat today.

I learned to cook at...

my mother`s kitchen growing up. It was a natural ability to pickedup from recipes & later i developed more alongside other culinary teachers and chefs

A cooking secret...

is sharing the knowledge behind each ingredients' history, its reasons & teaching local alternatives to achieve same results, that`s rewarding for me!

My menus

Get to know Southeast Asia - The Chinese Bowl

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Asian name: Malaysian Bak Kut Teh - a rich flavoured soup brewed slowly with soft pork meat, tofu, mushroom, garlic and Malaysian Chinese spices - vegan / vegetarian option available

Asian name: Chapchai - Indonesian Chinese Vegetable Stirfry with Fried Tofu

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asian name: Penang Char kway teow - flat rice noodles stir-fried over very high heat with light and dark soy sauce, chilli, a small quantity of shrimp paste, whole prawns, chives, bean sprouts and meat or other veges

Asian name: Singapore Bee Hoon - thin rice noodles stirfry with garlic, onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and with veges or meat

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Indonesian Chinese Mince Pork on fresh soft steamed tofu with soy sauce and fragrant white rice

Asian name: Singapore Fried Rice - rice stir-fried in a wok or a frying pan mixed with soy sauce, eggs, vegetables or meat

DESSERT

All inclusive

Asian name: Char Siew Bao - steamed buns with meat, veges or red bean

Chinese Red Bean soup - sweet soup cooked with red beans, coconut and rock sugar

Asian name: Bubur Cha Cha - Cold Coconut dipped with rice ball dumplings

Explore Indonesia - taste the mystics of Java

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FIRST COURSE

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Asian name: Chapchai - Indonesian Chinese Vegetable Stirfry - vegan option available

Asian name: Gado Gado - Indonesian Mixed Vegetable Salad with Egg & Peanut Sauce -vegan option available

Asian name: Tahu sumbat/Goreng - cakes of hard tofu are deep fried until golden brown stuffed with fesh veges served with a thick sauce is prepared with shallots, garlic, chili peppers, shrimp paste, soy sauce and tamarind juice. Cultural origins

MAIN COURSE

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Noodle Soup - Asian name: Indonesian Bakso - White Noodles soup mixed with herbs, beef meat balls & vegetables with mint sauce -vegan / vegetarian option available

Curry - Asian name:Rendang - grilled coconut cooked with meat and coconut milk, and spices served with rice- vegan / vegetarian option available. Rendang is a heavily spiced, deep-cooked meat/vegetable/fruit/mixed curry that originated from Minangkabau pe

Asian name: Satay - seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a peanut sauce-vegan / vegetarian option available

DESSERT

All inclusive

Asian name: Onde onde Indonesia - glutinous rice flour with sweet coconut filling and mango sauce

Asian name: Kolak, Bubur Cha Cha Indonesia - Cold Coconut dipped with rice ball dumplings - vegan option available.‘ Bubur cha-cha’ is a coconut milk dessert which commonly contains sweet potatoes and taro. In Malaysia and Singapore,

Asian name: Rojak -Javanese traditional fruit and vegetable salad dish serve with sweet and tangy dressing

Asian name: Gorengan - A favourite variety of fried snacks, such as any of these pisang goreng (banana fritter) tahu goreng (fried tofu), sweet potato, tapioca fritters, or bakwan (flour with chopped vegetables)

Southeast Asian Secrets

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Malayan tempura - assorted fried banana, jackfruits, tapioca and sweet potatoes snack plate served with traditional sauces (this technique and sauce is influence from the portugese flavors and history)

Asian name: Gado Gado - Indonesian Mixed Vegetable Salad with Egg & Peanut Sauce -vegan option available

FIRST COURSE

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Portugese Pica Pao - braised pork/mushroom cooked with beer sauce, garlic and spiced. Served with beautiful fresh baked bread

Asian name: Bak Kut Teh - a rich flavoured Chinese Malaysian soup brewed slowly with soft pork meat, tofu, mushroom, garlic, Chinese spices, served with fresh bread

MAIN COURSE

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Laksa Nyonya Malaysia - Noodles in Spiced Coconut Soup served with meat, egg or vegetables - vegan option available

Asian name: Briyani Rice - native spicy rice of Indian and Persian culture. Cooked rice in rice spices with either meat, veges, or egg, with added dried fruits and nuts

DESSERT

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Asian name: Bubur Cha Cha - Cold Coconut dipped with rice ball dumplings

Deconstructed Pastel da nata with lovely berry vanilla ice cream sauce

The Majestic Kingdom - Popular Thai Food

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Thai Mango Salad - Shredded fresh mango, veges, along with coconut, bean sprouts, cilantro, and spring onions, tossed in a refreshing lime dressing. It is very healthy, plus low in calories and fat

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Asian name: Pad Ka Prao - Stirfry minced pork with fresh basil, garlic, cane sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce served with fried egg and fragrant rice

Asian name: Tom Yum - hot and sour broth with fragrant spices and herbs. The soup is made with fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed red chili peppers, served with meat, seafood or veges

DESSERT

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Mango Sticky Rice - a traditional Thai dessert made with sticky rice (glutinous rice), canned or fresh coconut milk, salt, palm sugar and fresh juicy mangoes

The Portugese Voyage Across Asia - dishes influenced through colonisation history - will be explaine

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Portugese Tempura - crispy assorted fried veges and exotic fresh fruits served with traditional asian sauces

FIRST COURSE

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Portugese Pica Pao - braised pork/mushroom cooked with beer sauce, garlic and spices served with beautiful fresh baked bread

Portugese seafood suprise - prawns lightly spiced, grilled/pan seared served with beautiful freshly made sweet piri piri/portugese chili sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Portugese Devils Curry - fulled flavored spiced meat/vege curry cooked with vinegar, indian spices with a hint of piri piri spice and served with beautiful fragrant rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Rich Christmas Fruit Cake - rich warm moist cake with raisins, cranberry, orange squeezed, nuts and port wine served with chilled sweet white sauce

The Taj Mahal Experience - Traditional Indian Royal Historical Dining

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Asian name: Naan - fresh soft baked flat Indian bread yield in yogurt - served in 3 toppings garlic, cheese, and nut raisins

FIRST COURSE

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Asian name: Palak Paneer - spinach puree mixed with sauted tomatoes, onions served with white cheese

Asian name: Chicken Tandoori - roasted chicken marinated in yogurt and indian spices, served with fresh mint sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Asian name: Tikka Masala - Indian Tomato Butter Sauce in Indian Herbs - This is a popular meat dish with full of flavor, cooked in cream, fresh tomatoes, yogurt and Indian herbs. It is served with raisin rice

Asian name: Briyani Rice - native spicy rice of Indian and Persian culture. Cooked rice in rice spices with either meat, veges, or egg, with added dried fruits and nuts

DESSERT

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Asian name: Fruit Lassi - A yogurt traditional dessert drink served with fresh fruits and saffron -. You will get this yogurt drink served with fresh fruits and a savory indian cookie, this traditional drink is especially refreshing on a hot day or after

Asian name: Mithai - confectionery or desserts of the Indian subcontinent - with this you will get to taste 5 different famous mini indian desserts made of milk, fruits, lentils and flour. Served with sweet sauce

Get to know Southeast Asia - The History of Malaysia Nyonya

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Asian name: Poh piah Nyonya - crispy rice/wheat wraps filled with freshly cooked veges or pan grilled meat -vegan option available

Asian name: Gorengan - Banana, Mushroom, Fish fritters snacks with traditional chef sauce

Asian name: Karipap - small pie consisting of variety of curry cooked with veges, chicken and potatoes in a deep-fried or baked pastry shell

Asian name: Bak Kut Teh - a rich flavoured Chinese Malaysian soup brewed slowly with soft pork meat, tofu, mushroom, garlic, Chinese spices, served with fresh bread

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Mango Nyonya Salad - Shredded fresh mango, fresh veges, lemon, nuts and dried prawns

Asian name: Char kway teow - flat rice noodles stir-fried over very high heat with light and dark soy sauce, chilli, a small quantity of shrimp paste, whole prawns, chives, bean sprouts and meat or other veges

Asian name: Laksa Nyonya Malaysia - Noodles in Spiced Coconut Soup served with meat, egg or vegetables

MAIN COURSE

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Asian name: Asam Pedas (Spicy Tamarind Fish) - fragrant sour spiced fish stew dish made with herbs and coconut fresh milk

Asian name: Nasi Lemak, the Malaysian National Dish - rice cooked in coconut and ginger served with meat, peanuts, boiled egg, curry, fresh cucumber, and sambal(spiced sauce)

DESSERT

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Asian name: Nyonya Cendol- fresh coconut dessert topped with delicious pudding, glutinous rice, kidney beans and cream corn, with coconut sugar

Asian name: Char Siew Bao- steamed buns with savioury meat, veges or sweet red bean or peanut sauce

Asian name: Kopitiam kaya toast and teh tarik - a taste Malaysian traditional cafe snacks - toasted kaya with butter snack served with a black or milk coffee/teh tarik (can be served hot or cold)

Get to know Southeast Asia - The Chinese Bowl

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Asian name: Malaysian Bak Kut Teh - a rich flavoured soup brewed slowly with soft pork meat, tofu, mushroom, garlic and Malaysian Chinese spices - vegan / vegetarian option available

Asian name: Chapchai - Indonesian Chinese Vegetable Stirfry with Fried Tofu

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asian name: Singapore Bee Hoon - thin rice noodles stirfry with garlic, onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and with veges or meat

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Indonesian Chinese Mince Pork on fresh soft steamed tofu with soy sauce and fragrant white rice

Asian name: Singapore Fried Rice - rice stir-fried in a wok or a frying pan mixed with soy sauce, eggs, vegetables or meat

DESSERT

All inclusive

Asian name: Char Siew Bao - steamed buns with meat, veges or red bean

Chinese Red Bean soup - sweet soup cooked with red beans, coconut and rock sugar

Asian name: Bubur Cha Cha - Cold Coconut dipped with rice ball dumplings

Explore Indonesia - taste the mystics of Java

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Asian name: Chapchai - Indonesian Chinese Vegetable Stirfry - vegan option available

Asian name: Gado Gado - Indonesian Mixed Vegetable Salad with Egg & Peanut Sauce -vegan option available

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Noodle Soup - Asian name: Indonesian Bakso - White Noodles soup mixed with herbs, beef meat balls & vegetables with mint sauce -vegan / vegetarian option available

Asian name: Satay - seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a peanut sauce-vegan / vegetarian option available

DESSERT

All inclusive

Asian name: Onde onde Indonesia - glutinous rice flour with sweet coconut filling and mango sauce

Asian name: Rojak -Javanese traditional fruit and vegetable salad dish serve with sweet and tangy dressing

Southeast Asian Secrets

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Asian name: Gado Gado - Indonesian Mixed Vegetable Salad with Egg & Peanut Sauce -vegan option available

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Portugese Pica Pao - braised pork/mushroom cooked with beer sauce, garlic and spiced. Served with beautiful fresh baked bread

Asian name: Bak Kut Teh - a rich flavoured Chinese Malaysian soup brewed slowly with soft pork meat, tofu, mushroom, garlic, Chinese spices, served with fresh bread

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Laksa Nyonya Malaysia - Noodles in Spiced Coconut Soup served with meat, egg or vegetables - vegan option available

Asian name: Briyani Rice - native spicy rice of Indian and Persian culture. Cooked rice in rice spices with either meat, veges, or egg, with added dried fruits and nuts

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Asian name: Bubur Cha Cha - Cold Coconut dipped with rice ball dumplings

Deconstructed Pastel da nata with lovely berry vanilla ice cream sauce

The Majestic Kingdom - Popular Thai Food

STARTER

All inclusive

Thai Mango Salad - Shredded fresh mango, veges, along with coconut, bean sprouts, cilantro, and spring onions, tossed in a refreshing lime dressing. It is very healthy, plus low in calories and fat

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Asian name: Pad Ka Prao - Stirfry minced pork with fresh basil, garlic, cane sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce served with fried egg and fragrant rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mango Sticky Rice - a traditional Thai dessert made with sticky rice (glutinous rice), canned or fresh coconut milk, salt, palm sugar and fresh juicy mangoes

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Chef Veena's reviews

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32 services

Veena spoke with me on the different dishes in preparation to the dinner and we fixed the possible options. Great preparation! She did an excellent job cooking, preparing on different plates and bowls, explaining the ingredients and left the kitchen cleaned perfectly. I can definitely recommend her and we will book her again. Thanks a lot to Veena for an unforgettable evening with a delicious asian dinner.

Veena was extremely kind and professional, She prepared for us a dinner with influences from many south eastern Asian countries and customized the preparations to our taste. The food was simply delicious, with a gorgeous presentation and Veena guided us with interesting stories about the dishes. It was the first time for us with a private chef and it was really an amazing experience! Thanks Veena

We had a lovely dinner prepared by Veena. We chose an Asian menu to enjoy again the flavors we have been tasted while living in Asia. Everything went spotless, with Veena also preparing a separate and easier menu for our kids.

Chef Veena came and cooked for our group of 12 during a recent visit to Krakow. We all agreed it was an amazing meal and one of the highlights of our trip! She did an amazing job personalizing the menu to our requests (particularly with our kids), and everything we ate was absolutely delicious. She also was impressively flexible and able to adjust plans with our very minimal Airbnb kitchen, which was definitely a less than ideal situation! Thanks for an amazing meal!

Veena was absolutely fantastic, she was on time, kind and made a wonderful meal for us and our guests! I would highly recommend her. Thank you Veena!

We had a super evening with chef Veena who shared her personal history, childhood memories, cooking tips... We didnt know much about malaysian cuisine before and it has been a great discovery, thank you chef!