Growing up in Tunisia, geographically surrounded by the superb culinary influences of France, Italy, Spain and Africa, Adel fostered an early passion for cooking. After moving to Los Angeles, Adel worked with top chef Joe Miller at his Michelin Star restaurant Joe’s and Jean Franco Minus at the Michelin Star Tre Venezie. He opened Cleo with Chef Daniel El Maleah and Chef Michael Teich and was the saucier for world-renowned Jose Andres at The Bazaar.
Adel loves the excitement of working in restaurants, but he also loves collaborating with clients to create the perfect menu for their special event.
Adel speaks five languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian & Arabic) and has served as a private chef for celebrity clients in Los Angeles, New York and France. He resides in Los Angeles.