Chef Layla P

ITV Gordon Ramsay's Next level Chef I Leith's School of Food and Wine I Luxury Private Chef I

10 Years of experience
Based in Hammersmith and Fulham
Cuisines: Brunch, Fine Dining, Pan Asian, Christmas, Italian, Canapé Party, Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, Modern European, French, African & Caribbean, Mediterranean, British, Peruvian,
Plant based speciality
Dietaries: Halal, Vegan, Gluten free, Nut free, Dairy free
From £46pp / £780 min spend

Layla, the West London-based private chef and owner of her private chef business, has been cooking professionally for over a decade. Her unique background, which includes a mixture of Jamaican, Cuban and North African heritage, has gifted her with an immense amount of cultural richness in the kitchen. This, combined with her love of travel, has allowed her to delve deep into various cultures and their cuisine. With a passion for food that began as far back as she can remember, food was central to their culture, and she learned the importance of eating right at an early age. Layla's love of cooking has only grown over the years. Layla's impressive background doesn't end there. She is an entrepreneur who has owned a spa and wellness centre for six years, worked as an art dealer in 20th century contemporary art, and modelled professionally for over 18 years. Her modelling career, which started when she was just 17 years old, has given her a unique perspective on the impact of food on one's life. Layla's love of travel has significantly impacted her cooking. On every trip she takes, whether it be for work or pleasure, she takes advantage of the opportunity to dig deep into the culture and experience the peculiarities of local cuisine. From attending cooking lessons to being invited into locals' kitchens, she has worked tirelessly to develop her craft and bring her unique touch to the dishes she prepares. As a finalist on ITV's Next Level Chef 2023 and a graduate of Leiths School of Food and Wine, Layla is a luxury private chef who is passionate about sharing her love of food. Whether you're looking for a home-cooked extravaganza or a gathering with friends, Layla is dedicated to providing delicious and healthy dishes for everyone, including those following specific diets like the Ital diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, carnivore, gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and keto.

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What this chef offers

Chefs Experience

Masterchef
Plant based
Worked in multiple countries
Experienced chef
Authentic Food

Services offered

Clear up
Table Service
Introduces & Explains dishes
Organic Produce
Table Decorations
Waitstaff
Pre-prepped food

Events covered

Fine Dining
Sharing style
Canapes
BBQ
Batch cooking
Food truck/ stall
Wedding Catering
Multi day hire
Hen / stag do

Canapes

Crispy Pita Roasted Aubergines Marinated In Pomegranate Molasses With Mint Pesto
Moroccan Meatballs With Pomegranate Glaze
Tostadas Beet Hummus, Fried Plantian Avocado Micro Herbs
Spring Shirazi Chicory Boats
Baba Ganoush And Endives
Beef Kofte With Spiced Tomato Sauce Recipe
Dukkah-Crusted Halloumi And Watermelon Skewers
Honey Harrisa Chicken Skewers With Garlic Mint Sauce
Mini Lamb Pita
Za’atar Roasted Tomato Cristini With Labneh

Starter

Seared Halloumi With Black Garlic Vinaigrette, Tahini Yoghurt And Grilled Red Chicory
Smoked Aubergine, Served With Coriander Oil, Garlic Labneh And Pomegranate Seeds
Hibiscus Cured Salmon On A Bed Of Creamy Labneh Capers And Herb Dressing
Beef Carpaccio Served With Grilled Figs, Rocket Leaves, Roasted Hazelnuts With A Sumac Dressing
A Trio Of Dips With Flatbreads: Pistachio And Feta, Hummus, Baba Ganoush And Crudites
Beetroot Carpaccio In An Orange Spice Reduction With A Feta, Radish And Walnut Gremolata
Grilled Prawns Flavoured With Sumac Spice And Apricot Harissa Mayo
Hummus With Spiced Lamb And Mint Served With Flatbread And Carrots Stick
Salt Roasted Beets Served On Za'atar Yoghurt With Warm Flatbread
Seared Halloumi With Black Garlic Vinaigrette, Tahini Yoghurt And Grilled Red Chicory
Spiced Falafels With A Tahini Drizzle

Mains

Monkfish, Citrus And Urfa Chilli
Za'atar Crusted White Fish With Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce And Zucchini Salad
Lamb Shoulder, Freekeh Salad, Garlic Yoghurt
Oven-Baked Za'atar Spiced Chicken Served With Warm Pearl Couscous Toasted Almonds And Lemon Yoghurt
Lamb With, Baba Ganoush, Roasted Aubergine, Pickled Red Onion, Dill,Pomegranate
Spiced Lamb With Preserved Lemon Salsa Verde
Chilli Harissa Glazed Salmon With Charred Green Beans And Cauliflower Couscous
Falafel Stuffed Mushrooms With Tahini And Chermoula Dressing
Juicy Harissa Lamb Meatballs Served On A Bed Of Tahini Yoghurt And Couscous
Lamb Loin With Roasted Cauliflower And Cauliflower Puree, Pomergrate Caviar And Herb Oil
Lamb Shoulder, Freekeh Salad, Garlic Yoghurt
Miso-Charred Aubergine, Tahini Mayonnaise, Spicy Fermented Kohlrabi And Dukkah
Roasted Aubergine With Hemp Seed Chutney, Pomegranate And Fresh Mint
Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower On A Bed Of Zesty Coriander Tahini Sauce With Pistachio Gremolata

Desserts

White Wine Poached Pears Dressed In A Spice Reduction And Served With A Cinnamon Yoghurt
Baklava Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse With Seasonal Berries
Poached Pear, Cinnamon Biscuit, Caramel And Vanilla Ice Cream
Pomegranate And Rose Water Sorbet

Canapes

Truffle Mushroom Pate Served On Rosemary Salted Crackers
Quail Scotched Eggs
Peppered Beef And Blue Cheese Canapés
Wild Mushroom & Goat’s Curd Canapé Cups
Arancini -Creamy Mushroom Rice Balls Covered In Sourdough Crumbs
Bresaola Parcels With Boursin And Pickled Jalapeños
Coriander Seed Sear Tuna With Pickled Fennel Chili, Lime Mayo
Crispy Potatoes Skin With Whipped Feta And Pickled Chilli
Jerusalem Artichoke, Truffled Brie And Honey
Mushroom And Caramelised Onion Polenta Bites
Polenta Chips With Wild Mushroom Pate
Prosciutto And Melon Bites
Venison Or Beef With Horseradish And Pickled Blackberries

Starter

Burrata With Broad Bean Pesto, Basil, Preserved Lemon And Confit Almonds
Burrata, Pickled Shallots, Carrots, Candy Cane Beets Tomato Salad In A Watercress Dill Emulsion
Carpaccio Of Beef With Pickled Strawberries, Wild Spicy Leaves And Ryvita
Mushroom Orzo With Soy Sauce Jelly, King Oyster Mushrooms And Parsley
Sea Bass Carpaccio With Chilli, Oregano And Olive Oil
Sea Trout Tartare With Pea Gazpacho
Spicy Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho, Chilli Crab Meat (
Sweetcorn Panna Cotta With Crab Cannelloni
Tuna Carpaccio With Fennel And Lemon
Venison Carpaccio, Parsnip Puree And Crisps,Baby Beetroot

Mains

Braised Trout With Hollandaise Sauce And Roasted Hispi Cabbage
Braised Veal Cheeks With Cocoa Sauce
Cod Fillet With Polenta Mousse And Fried Capers And Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Crab Ravioli With Crab Sauce
Crispy Chicken Breast, With Spiced Eggplant Puree, Asparagus & Parsley Oil
Crispy Sea-Bass On A Broad Bean Pancetta Ragout
Duck Breast With Rhubarb Purée And Walnut Granola
Filet Mignon Wild Mushroom, Creamed Leeks Pomme Anna And A Red Wine Jus
Fillet Mignon De Pesto, Chard, Courgette And Beet Salad
Grilled Lamb With Cavolo Nero And Farro
Grilled Octopus Served With White Bean Puree, Chorizo Crumbs And Chimichurri Sauce
Herb And Dijon-Crusted Rack Of Lamb With Niçoise Vegetables And Gratin Potatoes
Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb Served With A Traditional Ratatouille And Pommes Anna
Lobster Tagliatelle
Pan - Seared Steelhead Trout With Spring Pea Sauce, Baby Potatoes And Wild Mushroom
Roast Cod And Romesco Sauce With Olive And Almond Dressin
Sea Bass With Prawn Tortellini, Fennel Purée And White Wine Sauce
Sea-Bream With Fennel Shallot Puree With Hazelnut Dressing
Seared Loin Of Venison With Pickled Blackberries, Beetroot And Creamed Cabbage
Spiced Lamb With Preserved Lemon Salsa Verde
Squid Stuffed With Breadcrumbs, Dried Fruits, Pine Nuts, Capers And Fennel
Za'atar Crusted White Fish With Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce And Zucchini Salad