James Capper

James Capper

Italian · 10 yrs experience

Riyadh

Available to book
5.0
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10
Yrs exp.

About

I’m a Senior Development Chef specialising in creating restaurant-quality dining experiences in private homes. With a background in concept development and global food innovation, I bring refined techniques and bold, crowd-pleasing flavours to every table. From intimate dinners to larger gatherings, I design menus that balance creativity with comfort — whether that’s a vibrant Spanish feast, a refined French menu, or handmade Italian classics. My focus is simple: exceptional food, seamless service, and a memorable experience tailored to every guest.

Good to know

Specialities

ItalianFrenchSpanishGreekAsianAmericanSeafoodFine DiningBBQ & GrillMexican

Languages

English

Menus & services

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Signature dishes

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Buratta & Balsamic Glazed Peach Salad, with Toasted Sourdough Ciabatta

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Gnocchi Verde

Soft Italian Dunplings, Green Pesto Emulsion, Aged Parmiagana Crumb

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Pappardelle di Manzo

Handmade fresh pappardelle pasta, slow cooked shredded beef shin ragu, Parmiana Foam

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Tiramisu Arabia

Traditional Italian Tiramisu with an Arabic inspired twist, pistachio cream, Kunafa Crumb

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Molten Brie with Fig & Shallot Roulades

A warm, indulgent baked Brie with a soft, molten centre, paired with sweet fig and caramelised shallot roulades for a perfect balance of richness and sweetness.

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White Chocolate & Croissant Bread & Butter Pudding

A decadent twist on a classic, combining buttery croissants with white chocolate custard, baked until golden and soft. Served with: Salted Caramel Apple Gel – adding sweetness with a sharp, modern edge Saffron Crème Anglaise – a fragrant, silky custard Pistachio Crumb – for texture and nutty contrast

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Chicken Liver Mousse, Gruyère & Thyme Crackers, Blackberry Conserva

A smooth and indulgent chicken liver mousse, delicately seasoned and whipped to a light, airy finish. Served with crisp Gruyère and thyme crackers and a sweet-tart blackberry conserva to balance richness with freshness.

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Beef Bourguignon, Sourdough, Black Garlic Butter

A classic French stew of slow-braised beef cooked in red wine with aromatic vegetables, resulting in deep, rich flavours and tender meat. Served with warm sourdough and black garlic butter for a luxurious finish.

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Pan con Tomate

Freshly grated tomato, herb oil, sea salt, garlic sourdough toast

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Spanish Tortilla, Aioli

A classic Spanish tortilla made with slow-cooked potatoes and onions, gently folded into free-range eggs and cooked until just set, with a soft, creamy centre. Served warm alongside a silky garlic aioli, adding richness and a subtle punch of flavour to this simple yet deeply satisfying tapas dish.

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Valencian Chicken Paella

chicken paella features tender, marinated chicken cooked into saffron-infused rice with garlic, smoked paprika, and a deeply savoury stock. Finished with a delicate socarrat for texture and depth, and lifted with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon, it’s a warm, shareable centrepiece perfect for intimate dining.

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Crema Catalana, Orange Sorbet, Almond Praline Crisp

A silky, citrus-infused custard delicately set and finished with a crisp caramelised sugar top, offering a perfect balance of creamy texture and subtle crunch. Paired with a zesty orange sorbet, and a crunchy almond honey praline.

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