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Moroccan Tagine Feast
A multi-course feast around a slow-cooked clay-pot tagine, with three sides, dessert and the mint tea ceremony.
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$125 / guest · $250 minimum
ⴰⵣⵓⵍ Azul, welcome
Moroccan private chef in Los Angeles
Slow-cooked tagines, hand-steamed couscous and a mint tea ceremony, cooked and served in your home by Chef Basmah. Across Los Angeles & Orange County.
5.0 on Airbnb · 19 reviews · from $70/guest
Level 1 · The feast
Choose your feast
Every menu is cooked from scratch in your kitchen and served family-style, the way it is at home in Morocco. Prices are per guest, with a minimum per booking.
Level 2 · The ritual
How a feast at home works
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1. Choose your feast
Pick a menu: tagine, couscous, vegan, pescatarian or grill. Or ask for a custom one.
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2. Call or email
Share your date, number of guests and neighborhood. Chef Basmah confirms the details with you personally.
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3. She shops & cooks
She arrives with fresh ingredients and cooks in your kitchen. The house fills with saffron, cumin and orange blossom.
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4. Feast, tea & a clean kitchen
Each dish is served with its story, the mint tea is poured from high, and your kitchen is left spotless.
Level 3 · The chef
Meet Chef Basmah ⴱⴰⵙⵎⴰ
Moroccan homes gather around one table, and Chef Basmah brings that table to yours: traditional recipes, carefully sourced ingredients and flavors you won’t find on a restaurant menu. She has been cooking as a private chef for 5 years, sharing the story of every dish as she serves it.
Her own words say it best: “Channeling generations through flame and spice.” Guests talk about the food, and just as much about her warmth, the Moroccan music, the tableware she brings from home and the tea she pours from on high.
High scores
What guests say
5.0 on Airbnb from 19 guest reviews
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Ian Portland, OR Dinner “Literally the best Moroccan food I’ve ever had. I would easily put this in my top 5 dinners in Los Angeles.”
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Anthony Houston, TX Dinner for eight “She handled everything — shopping, cooking, serving, and a spotless cleanup — so we could actually relax and enjoy the evening with our guests.”
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Sara Flagstaff, AZ Family of six “She educated us on Moroccan cuisine and culture as she served each dish. … the chicken Tagine was our favorite.”
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Ghazal Los Angeles, CA Womb blessing “Everything was homemade from scratch, thoughtfully prepared, and very nourishing. You could genuinely feel the love and intention.”
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Eddie Brea, CA Birthday “…her passion for her culture and food really came through in her delicious meal which was full of flavor and very generous in portion as well!”
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Lucy Bethesda, MD Vacation rental in Pasadena “Everything (from plate, to table cloth, to tea pot and cups) came from Morocco.”
Occasions
A feast for every reason
Birthdays, family dinners, holidays, blessings, a date night at home or a highlight for visitors staying in LA.
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Birthdays & dinner parties
Host the table everyone talks about, without spending the night in the kitchen.
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Family gatherings
Big platters, generous portions and dishes kids love too.
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Date night for two
A candlelit Moroccan dinner at home, just for the two of you.
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Holidays: Passover, Thanksgiving, Ramadan & Eid
Holiday tables with Moroccan flavor, from a Passover seder to an iftar.
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Baby blessings, showers & celebrations
Nourishing, homemade food and beautiful Moroccan details for gatherings that matter.
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Vacation rentals & visitors to LA
Staying in an LA rental? She can cook for you there.
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Team dinners & small corporate events
A warm, memorable alternative to another restaurant booking.
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Something else?
Tell Chef Basmah what you are celebrating and she will build a custom Moroccan menu.
Questions
Before you book
How does a private Moroccan dinner with MeanTagine work?
Pick a feast from the menus, then call or email with your date, number of guests and neighborhood. Chef Basmah confirms availability and the details with you. On the day she arrives with everything, cooks in your kitchen, serves each course and explains the dishes, pours the mint tea, and leaves your kitchen clean.
How much does a Moroccan private chef cost?
Feasts are priced per guest, from $70 to $130 depending on the menu, with a minimum per booking of $210 to $270. Custom menus are quoted individually. Your written quote confirms the final total, including anything specific to your event.
Where does Chef Basmah cook?
In homes and vacation rentals across Los Angeles & Orange County. Outside that area? Get in touch; farther trips can be arranged. See the service area.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can. Weekends and holidays go first. For a last-minute dinner, call rather than email and she will tell you straight away if the date is open.
What do I need to have in my kitchen?
A working stove and some counter space. Basmah brings the ingredients, and often her own Moroccan plates, tablecloth, teapot and glasses to set the table.
Can you cook vegan, pescatarian or around allergies?
Yes. There is a fully vegan feast and two pescatarian menus, and a custom menu can be built around allergies and requirements. Mention them (including halal or kosher-style needs) when you get in touch and she will tell you exactly what she can do.
How many guests can you cook for?
From dinner for two to family tables and gatherings. Each menu has a minimum per booking rather than a minimum number of guests. For larger events, email the details and she will put together a quote.
Final level
Your quest ends at the table
Tell Chef Basmah your date, your number of guests and your neighborhood. She will reply personally with availability and a quote.
Prefer Airbnb? Book her there (5.0 from 19 reviews).