I was born and raised in Morocco, but lived half my life in Spain. I've trained and practiced my skills in the kitchen from Barcelona to Madrid, from the beaches of valencia to the island of Menorca. I have worked with and learned from some of the top talent in Spain, with experience ranging from high volume, fast-paced downtown restaurants to more subtle and intimate private events for families and friends.

most recently, since moving to America I have opened two businesses, PhillyTapas (temporary) and Basqake bringing the beloved Spanish classics like paella and tapas to the states. my Basque style cheesecake has been critically acclaimed by Craig La Ban as "an absolute fork magnet" in the Philly inquirer.

I speak: Arabic, Spanish and English

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is creating art, experiences and most importantly, memories of special moments.

I learned to cook at...

My formative training started with Solo Group in Barcelona, and from there I changed positions in varying cities in Spain.

A cooking secret...

Maintaining the classic essence, while always seeking to adapt to modern techniques.

My menus

SPECIAL NEW YEAR NIGHT

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Creamy truffle Spanish potato tortilla

Kimchi stuffed eggs with shrimp

Onion soup with cheese bread

FIRST COURSE

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Beef tartar

Creamy mushroom croquetas with truffle mayo and parmesan

Scallops au gratin with aromatic herbs

MAIN COURSE

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Duck confit cannelloni with foie and mushroom bechamel

Beef sirloin with foie and Pedro Ximenez reduction

Sea bass with fish sauce, saffron and almond

Salmon with caviar sauce

DESSERT

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Basque cheesecake

Tiramisu

Caramelized spanish torrija

Atlantic

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Oysters with fish sauce and lime vinaigrette

Potato ensaladilla with shrimp and shrimp mayo

Anchovies toast with Parmesan & truffle butter and chives

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Scallops au gratin with aromatic herbs

Tuna tartar with avocado cream

Croaker ceviche

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Grilled sea bass with saffron and butter sauce

Spanish seafood paella

Lobster cannelloni with seafood sauce

Grilled salmon with caviar sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Basque cheesecake

Caramelized spanish torrija

Dark chocolate and praline cake

Mediterranean Tapas

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Creamy mushroom croquetas

Special Patatas bravas with spicy sauce and alioli

Burrata with pistachio pesto

Mediterranean salad with tomato, grilled asparagus & manchego cheese

Truffle spanish potato tortilla

FIRST COURSE

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Lamb meatballs

Beef tartare with gribiche sauce

Scallops au gratin with aromatic herbs

Chicken mediterranean taco

Thin beef lasagna with foie bechamel

MAIN COURSE

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Sea and land Macaroni with seafood sauce

Seafood Paella

Steak fries, with butter and pepper sauce

Sea bass with fish sauce, saffron and almond

Couscous bolognese, fresh herbs and lemon zest

DESSERT

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Basque cheesecake

Caramelized spanish torrija

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Chef Hatim's reviews

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6 services

Our Chef - Hatim did and excellent job in making a wonderful multi-course meal for 4 of us and creating a wonderful evening. The presentations were beautifully done and each course was delicious! An added bonus was that Hatim brought his lovely wife, Amira, an accomplished architect to help him with the preparations. We enjoyed their company so much that we asked Hatim and Amira to join us and share their story which began in Spain. Most enjoyable was Hatim's famous cheesecake, it was the best we ever had! I would highly recommend choosing Hatim as Chef at your next event, you will be guaranteed an amazing meal and an added bonus if Amira comes too!