My name is Mohammed Boutarbouche, and I am a professional chef and caterer based in Venice, California, and actively serving the surrounding areas.
Food is in my DNA. I hail from a city in Morocco once called Fedala (now Mohammedia, but not in honor of me) on the Atlantic between Casablanca and Rabat. My father owned a small wholesale produce company and also transported fish from coastal towns like Agadir, Asfi, and Essaouira inland to Fez, Meknes, and the Atlas Mountains.
Working the markets and shopping with my parents taught me how to recognize superior examples of seasonal and organic fruit, vegetables, and seafood. The colors and shapes, the aromas and textures: they seized my senses and imagination and never let go.
Two decades ago I came to the U.S. to continue a gastronomical journey that has taken me to all corners of the globe, including Mexico, France, Italy, Greece, Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, and around the Middle East.
The irony is that while I cooked all sorts of dishes for clients through the years I reserved my North African creations for friends and neighbors. Then, an epiphany: with all the options Angelenos have for delicious food, I realized it isn’t easy to secure authentic Moroccan street and home-cooked food. I decided it’s time to share this treasure with all those who crave choice and exploration. So welcome to my newest venture: Moorish Feast.
Embark on this culinary odyssey with me by following me on Facebook and Twitter and by visiting this website regularly. I guarantee your mouth will water and your mind will expand (and perhaps your stomach too).
