Chef Ahlyjah Sahaba
Chef Ahlyjah Sahaba
Chef Ahlyjah cuisine

The art of dining,
personalised.

Bespoke private dining experiences for discerning households, UHNW families, and intimate gatherings across Los Angeles.

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Chef Ahlyjah Sahaba

Craft, discretion,
and connection.

Ahlyjah Sahaba is a Los Angeles-based Private Chef with over 11 years of experience spanning private household service, boutique hospitality, and fine dining. Trained under Master Michelin Star Chef Susur Lee, he brings a foundation of world-class technique to every table he serves.

With deep roots in Belizean-Caribbean cooking traditions and extensive experience in elevated American cuisine, Ahlyjah's food is rooted in bold flavor, technique, and hospitality. After two years as dedicated in-residence Private Chef for a confidential UHNW family in Beverly Hills, he now serves as Head Chef at Fork n Film in Downtown LA.

For Ahlyjah, cooking has always been about one thing: making people feel genuinely cared for.

11+
Years Experience
A-List
Clientele
1★
Michelin Mentorship
LA
Based & Available

Services

Signature dish by Chef Ahlyjah
Crafted with intention. Served with precision.
01

Daily Private Chef

Full-time or part-time in-residence service. Meals tailored to your household's preferences, dietary needs, and wellness goals.

02

Private Dining Events

Intimate dinner parties and large-scale events for up to 20 guests solo, and up to 400+ guests with additional team support. Bespoke menus, elevated plating, and seamless service at every scale.

03

Wellness Meal Prep

Ahlyjah caters to any of the client's wants or needs, including all dietary specifications. From organic and nutrient-dense to macro-conscious, allergen-free, and beyond — every meal is prepared with precision and care.

04

Travel & Multi-Residence

Available to travel with principals across multiple residences — domestically and internationally. Adapts seamlessly to new kitchens, local sourcing, time zones, and evolving schedules wherever in the world you are.

05

Menu Development

Collaborative menu planning with principals and nutrition teams. Seasonal, ingredient-forward concepts for any lifestyle.

06

Culinary Consulting

Restaurant concept development, kitchen staffing, and workflow consulting for independent operators and boutique venues.

Culinary Range

Cuisine & Expertise

From bold Caribbean heritage to refined American classics and elevated global cuisine — Ahlyjah's repertoire is as broad as it is precise.

American
Seafood
French
Italian
Mediterranean
Caribbean
Asian Fusion
Plant-Forward
Artisan Breads
Fresh Pasta
Desserts & Pastry
Chef Ahlyjah Sahaba

Where it all began.

My desire to become a chef started when I was young, growing up around my family's cooking traditions. My family is from Belize, and I spent a lot of time watching the Belizean grandmothers in my family cook — preparing meals from scratch with a lot of care, using bold flavors and traditional techniques. Seeing how food brought everyone together at the table made a big impression on me and sparked my early interest in cooking.

As I got older, I was also heavily influenced by television chefs who made cooking feel exciting and creative. Watching chefs like Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri, and Gordon Ramsay showed me that cooking could be both an art and a career. Their passion, competitiveness, and creativity in the kitchen inspired me to start experimenting more with food and developing my own skills.

More than anything, my love for food and my curiosity to try new things kept pushing me toward the culinary field. I enjoy learning different techniques, exploring new flavors, and constantly improving my craft. Becoming a chef felt like the perfect way to combine my cultural roots, my creativity, and my passion for food into something meaningful.

"Cooking is how I honour my roots, connect with people, and create something that lasts long after the last bite."

"Food has always been my way of making people feel genuinely cared for."

— Chef Ahlyjah Sahaba

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Chef Ahlyjah dessert
Every detail, considered.

Available for
select engagements

Based in Los Angeles. Available for private households, travel engagements, and consulting. All enquiries handled with full discretion.

LocationLos Angeles, California
AvailabilityImmediate · Full-Time & Contract

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