Kosher fine dining, in your home.
Private chef and restaurant consulting, by the founder of Guefen, the world’s first kosher restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide and Gault & Millau.
- Michelin Guide
- Gault & Millau
- 30 years in the kitchen
- Israel, Paris
Two ways to work with Ohad
“Kashrut is not a limit to culinary creativity, but a framework within which excellence can fully express itself.”
From Ohad’s kitchen
The flame, the produce, the plating: a few seconds at the heart of his work, before the plates reach your table.
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Every menu is written around the occasion, the number of guests and what you love.
Your Shabbat, prepared in your home.
Ohad arrives on Friday with his team and cooks on site, to your family’s taste. You host, he takes care of the rest.
Book a Friday
How it works
- 1
Your request
Date, place, guests: two minutes online.
- 2
A bespoke menu
Ohad calls you back, writes the menu with you and sends a quote.
- 3
On the day
The team cooks on site: chefs, waiting staff and dishwashers.
- 4
You enjoy
Table service until the very last course.
Thirty years at great tables, from Israel to Paris.
Ohad Amzallag led some of Israel’s finest kitchens before founding Guefen in Paris, the world’s first kosher restaurant to enter the Michelin Guide and Gault & Millau. Today he cooks in his clients’ homes and advises restaurateurs.
Meet the chefFrequently asked questions
Who is Ohad Amzallag?
Ohad Amzallag is an Israeli chef based in Paris, with more than 30 years of experience in restaurants and fine dining. In Paris he founded the restaurant Guefen, the first kosher restaurant in the world to be listed in both the Michelin Guide and Gault&Millau. He now offers kosher private chef services and consulting for kosher restaurateurs in France.
Is Guefen in the Michelin Guide?
Yes: Guefen, the kosher restaurant Ohad founded in Paris, was selected by the Michelin Guide and listed by Gault & Millau. Today, Ohad devotes himself to private chef work and kosher restaurant consulting, anywhere in France.
Where does kosher private chef Ohad Amzallag work?
Ohad Amzallag works anywhere in France, in clients’ homes or at the event venue, for private and corporate events. Kosher restaurant consulting is also available across France.
Under which kosher supervision does the chef cook?
All services are kosher. Kosher supervision is arranged according to each client’s preferences and requirements.
Which private chef options are available?
Four options are available: a tasting menu served at the table, a buffet, a sharing table served in the middle of the table, and Shabbat cooking prepared on site on Friday. Every menu is designed around the event, the number of guests and the hosts’ preferences.
How many guests can the chef cook for?
There is no minimum or maximum number of guests. The chef comes with a team of cooks, service staff and dishwashers sized to the event, from an intimate dinner to a large reception.
How does Shabbat cooking work?
On Friday, Ohad comes to the family’s home with his team and prepares the Shabbat meal on site, with a menu adapted to the family’s preferences and the number of guests.
How far in advance should I book?
Ideally at least 14 days before the event. Shorter notice is possible depending on availability: send your request and Ohad will reply within 24 hours.
Who is kosher restaurant consulting for?
Consulting is for entrepreneurs designing or opening a kosher restaurant in France, and for existing kosher restaurants that want to develop their cuisine, raise the quality of their dishes, reduce food costs or train their teams.