Chef Farid Oualidi

Private Chef In Fort Lauderdale

What sets me apart is my unique blend of traditional culinary techniques combined with innovative approaches to modern cuisine. My journey since 1997 has equipped me with insights into diverse culinary traditions, allowing me to craft dishes that resonate with a wide range of palates.

My dedication to culinary excellence, coupled with my rich industry experience, makes me a perfect fit for the Private Chef.

• Proven Leadership: Since 2001, I have successfully led the teams at several restaurants , as an Executive Chef, maintaining the highest standards in food quality and sanitation.

• Extensive Culinary Expertise

For me, cooking is...

about people, the best way of showing passion, love, knowlegde and mainly sharing.

I learned to cook at...

home with with some friends, which turned into a professional career toward the end.

A cooking secret...

There's none, mother nature handed everhing to us all we gotta do is treat it with most respect and honesty.

My menus

French Tapas

STARTER

All inclusive

Brie en croute/ puff pastry wrapped brie cheese/ berry jam toasted pistachios

Endive Salad/Belgian endive/ roquefort cheese/ grapes/ walnuts/ sherry vinaigrette

Tarte Provençale/ heirloom vegetales/ tomatoes/ eggplant/ zucchini/ fresh basil/ garlic confit

Chicken ballotine/ prosciutto wrapped chicken breast

Mini croque monsieur/ toasted french/ jambon/ bechamel sauce/ guyere cheese/ watercress

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarte

Mini chocolate tarte

Family dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Octopus / aweet potatoes/ capers/ red onions/ celery leaves/ oliv oil

Maryland Crab cake Grainy Mustard Sauce./Micro Salad

Shrimp cocktail

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine hearts/ herb croutons/ parmesan cheese/ caesar dressing

Endive Salad/ beets/ avocado/ goat cheese pearls/ honey dijon vinaigrette

* Arugula Salad toasted pecan/dried cranberries/ red onions/ granny smith apples/ gorgonzola cheese/balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coffee rub ribeye steak

Asian Sea Scallops Miso marinated Diver Scallops/ edamame puree/ yuzu ginger sauce

Branzino Meuniere/ cauliflower florets/ pearl potatoes/ capers/ beurre noisette

Lobster Thermidor/ charred broccolini lemon confit/ truffle potato duchesse

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Mixed Berry fruit Pavlova

Lemo meringue tart

Birthday Dinner

STARTER

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Maryland Crab cake Grainy Mustard Sauce./Micro Salad

Grilled Octopus / aweet potatoes/ capers/ red onions/ celery leaves/ oliv oil

"Carabinero a la plancha" sauteed fresh key west prawns, saffron aioli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Endive Salad/ Grapefruit segments/ pomegranate/ gorgonzola dolce/toasted pistachios/ white balsamic vinaigrette

"carpaccio de Tomate & burrata" thin sliced heirloom tomatoes/ balsamic caviar/ basil olive oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Branzini Meuniere/ cauliflower florets/ potato pearls/ lemon herb butter sauce

Coffee rub ribeye steak

Magret De Canard/ Seared Duck Breast/ Glazed baby Turnips/ Rainbow Chard/ blackberry Duck Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu dome

Exotic fruit Pavlova with Mango sorbert

Apple Tarte Tatin

Steakhouse Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Lobster Bisque Silky smooth lobster soup/ sherry/ creme fraiche

Onions Soup Slow braised onions/ beef broth/ brandy/ gruyere cheese/ baguette crouton

Shrimp Cocktail Chilled large prawns/ cocktail sauce/ lemon wedge Maryland Crab cake Seared cakes/ grainy mustard cream sauce / fresh herbs

Shrimp Cocktail Chilled large prawns/ cocktail sauce/ lemon wedge

Maryland Crab cake Seared cakes/ grainy mustard cream sauce / fresh herbs

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad crisp romaine lettuce/ classic caesar dressing/ ciabatta parmesan tuile

The Wedge Center cut iceberg/ bacon bits/ blue cheese dressing / grape tomatoes/ chives

Endive Salad/Belgian endive/ roquefort cheese/ grapes/ walnuts/ sherry vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon Center cut filet/ bearnaise sauce

Ribeye Steak Coffe rub seasoning

Steak Au poivre Seared prime NY steak / classic au poivre sauce

Hanger Steak Sliced butcher steak/ chimichurri sauce

Broiled Lobster / Lemon garlic butter/ lemon

Surf & Turf ½ maine lobster/ 6 oz center cut filet/ beanaise sauce & Lemon garlic butter

Loch Duart Salmon Seared center cut Scottish Salmon / Lemon Dill beurre blanc

Diver Scallops Fennel pollen dusted seared sea scallops/ brown butter sauce/ capers/ california raisins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic Chocolate Cake

Apple tarte a la mode

Mixed berry Sabayon

Creme Brulee

Surprise Dinner

STARTER

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"Coquille St Jacques"/ Baked diver scallop in shell/ saffron cream leeks/ shaved truffle

Crab cake, remoulade sauce/ micro salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon Center cut filet/ bearnaise sauce

Ribeye Steak Coffe rub seasoning

Steak Au poivre Seared prime NY steak / classic au poivre sauce

Hanger Steak Sliced butcher steak/ chimichurri sauce

Broiled Lobster / Lemon garlic butter/ lemon

Surf & Turf ½ maine lobster/ 6 oz center cut filet/ beanaise sauce & Lemon garlic butter

Loch Duart Salmon Seared center cut Scottish Salmon / Lemon Dill beurre blanc

Diver Scallops Fennel pollen dusted seared sea scallops/ brown butter sauce/ capers/ california raisins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic Chocolate Cake

Apple tarte a la mode

Mixed berry Sabayon

Creme Brulee

Birthday Dinner Celebration

STARTER

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Curry Bay Scallops/ Roasted Cauliflower/ Golden Raisins/ Marcona Almonds

Maryland Crab cake Grainy Mustard Sauce./Micro Salad

Roasted octpus / sweet pot salad/ celery leaves/ capers/ pickled onions

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine hearts/ herb croutons/ parmesan cheese/ caesar dressing

Endive Salad/ Grapefruit segments/ pomegranate/ gorgonzola dolce/toasted pistachios/ white balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted branzino/ charred rapini/ braised baby heirloom tomatoes

Pistchio crusted lamb rack

Chicken Ballotine/ prosciutto wrapped & stuffed & rolled chicken breast/ creamy mushroom sauce

DESSERT

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Exotic fruit Pavlova

Tiramisu dome with coffee parfait anglais

Apple tart tatin

Classic French Bistro

STARTER

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Escargots/ large burgundy snails/ garlic herb butter/ brioche croutons

Country Pâté en croute/ game meat filled baked in pastry dough/ grainy mustard/ cornichons

Oeuf Meurette / red wine poached egg/ sauteed mushrooms/ mushroom foam/ toast point

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Salade Bistro / baby arugula/ campari tomatoes/ roquefort cheese/ shallots/ sherry vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Gigot d'agneau farci/ stuffed lef of lamb/ potato lyonnaises/ garlic confit/ rosemary jus

Modern Bouillabaisse sea scallops/mussels/ key west shrimp/ baby fennel/ new potatoes/ saffron tomato broth/ crouton / sauce rouille

"Cassoulet" classic braised coco beans/ duck confit/ sausage/lardons/ lamb shoulder/ persillade crumb

Steak Frites/ Seared Flat Iron Steak/ Maitre D' butter/ Shoestring Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tarte tatin/ vanilla creme anglaise

Tarte Citron/ meringue/ raspberry coulis

Creme Brulee/ butter tuile

Chocolate Mousse

Italian Family Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Salumi e formaggi Mixed artisanal cured meats & cheeses/ fried fruits/ jams / croutons

Caprese Heirloom tomatoes/ burrata/ olive oil/ balsamic vinegar/ fresh basil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Mixed Veggies Grilled mixed vegetables , rosemary balsamic vinaigrette

Creamy truffle polenta

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Pistachio crusted lamb rack

Cedar plank salmon classic salsa verde

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu

Lemon Meringue Tarte

French Tapas

STARTER

All inclusive

Brie en croute/ puff pastry wrapped brie cheese/ berry jam toasted pistachios

Endive Salad/Belgian endive/ roquefort cheese/ grapes/ walnuts/ sherry vinaigrette

Tarte Provençale/ heirloom vegetales/ tomatoes/ eggplant/ zucchini/ fresh basil/ garlic confit

Chicken ballotine/ prosciutto wrapped chicken breast

Mini croque monsieur/ toasted french/ jambon/ bechamel sauce/ guyere cheese/ watercress

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarte

Mini chocolate tarte

Family dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Octopus / aweet potatoes/ capers/ red onions/ celery leaves/ oliv oil

Maryland Crab cake Grainy Mustard Sauce./Micro Salad

Shrimp cocktail

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine hearts/ herb croutons/ parmesan cheese/ caesar dressing

Endive Salad/ beets/ avocado/ goat cheese pearls/ honey dijon vinaigrette

* Arugula Salad toasted pecan/dried cranberries/ red onions/ granny smith apples/ gorgonzola cheese/balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coffee rub ribeye steak

Asian Sea Scallops Miso marinated Diver Scallops/ edamame puree/ yuzu ginger sauce

Branzino Meuniere/ cauliflower florets/ pearl potatoes/ capers/ beurre noisette

Lobster Thermidor/ charred broccolini lemon confit/ truffle potato duchesse

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Mixed Berry fruit Pavlova

Lemo meringue tart

Birthday Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Maryland Crab cake Grainy Mustard Sauce./Micro Salad

Grilled Octopus / aweet potatoes/ capers/ red onions/ celery leaves/ oliv oil

"Carabinero a la plancha" sauteed fresh key west prawns, saffron aioli

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Endive Salad/ Grapefruit segments/ pomegranate/ gorgonzola dolce/toasted pistachios/ white balsamic vinaigrette

"carpaccio de Tomate & burrata" thin sliced heirloom tomatoes/ balsamic caviar/ basil olive oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Branzini Meuniere/ cauliflower florets/ potato pearls/ lemon herb butter sauce

Coffee rub ribeye steak

Magret De Canard/ Seared Duck Breast/ Glazed baby Turnips/ Rainbow Chard/ blackberry Duck Sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Tiramisu dome

Exotic fruit Pavlova with Mango sorbert

Apple Tarte Tatin

Steakhouse Dinner

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Lobster Bisque Silky smooth lobster soup/ sherry/ creme fraiche

Onions Soup Slow braised onions/ beef broth/ brandy/ gruyere cheese/ baguette crouton

Shrimp Cocktail Chilled large prawns/ cocktail sauce/ lemon wedge Maryland Crab cake Seared cakes/ grainy mustard cream sauce / fresh herbs

Shrimp Cocktail Chilled large prawns/ cocktail sauce/ lemon wedge

Maryland Crab cake Seared cakes/ grainy mustard cream sauce / fresh herbs

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Caesar Salad crisp romaine lettuce/ classic caesar dressing/ ciabatta parmesan tuile

The Wedge Center cut iceberg/ bacon bits/ blue cheese dressing / grape tomatoes/ chives

Endive Salad/Belgian endive/ roquefort cheese/ grapes/ walnuts/ sherry vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet Mignon Center cut filet/ bearnaise sauce

Ribeye Steak Coffe rub seasoning

Steak Au poivre Seared prime NY steak / classic au poivre sauce

Hanger Steak Sliced butcher steak/ chimichurri sauce

Broiled Lobster / Lemon garlic butter/ lemon

Surf & Turf ½ maine lobster/ 6 oz center cut filet/ beanaise sauce & Lemon garlic butter

Loch Duart Salmon Seared center cut Scottish Salmon / Lemon Dill beurre blanc

Diver Scallops Fennel pollen dusted seared sea scallops/ brown butter sauce/ capers/ california raisins

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic Chocolate Cake

Apple tarte a la mode

Mixed berry Sabayon

Creme Brulee

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Chef Farid's reviews

4.97

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22 services

Engaging and food was good

Chef Farid was great and I would highly recommend working with him! It was very easy to coordinate with him to set the menu and the plan for the night. Communication was very quick and easy. And of course, the food: it was incredibly tasty and beautiful! Chef Farid served a great Italian dinner for me, my husband, and my parents to thank my parents for paying for my wedding. It was a very special night and we were all beyond pleased. Chef Farid was very fun to chat with and there was never any awkwardness or confusion. He truly went above and beyond in several ways to make our experience special. I would absolutely work with him again and would genuinely recommend him to anyone wanting a delicious, fun, relaxed, high quality, and beautiful private dining experience :)

Chef FARID was amazing, entertaining and very personable. He took the time to explain how he was preparing each dish and he was a delight for our intimate dinner party. Thank you!!

Chef Farid was great. He handled our complex requests with ease, he prepared great meals and he engaged with some humour too. Highly recommended!

Chef Farid was INCREDIBLE. We celebrated my mother's 80th birthday dinner and it was like having a five star restaurant in our dining room. I would highly recommend Chef Farid for ANY and ALL occasions. We look forward to working with Chef for all our needs in the future. He excelled in every aspect of preparing and serving our meal.

Engaging and food was good

Chef FARID was amazing, entertaining and very personable. He took the time to explain how he was preparing each dish and he was a delight for our intimate dinner party. Thank you!!

Chef Farid was great. He handled our complex requests with ease, he prepared great meals and he engaged with some humour too. Highly recommended!