Our Team
Executive Chef
Chef Sami Fgaier is the founder and executive chef of Le Personal Chef, bringing more than two decades of culinary experience to private dining and luxury events.
His culinary career began in 2003 with Le Chardonnay, the Madison restaurant he created, owned, and led as executive chef for six years. In 2010, he founded Le Personal Chef with a vision of bringing the refinement and creativity of fine dining directly to his clients.
Chef Sami has created memorable dining experiences throughout the United States and internationally—from intimate private dinners to weddings, corporate gatherings, and multi-day destination events. His training includes Le Cordon Bleu Paris, where he specialized in French sauces.
His approach blends refined cuisine, premium ingredients, and highly personalized service. Every menu is thoughtfully created around the occasion and the people at the table.
Pastry Chef
Born and raised in Mahdia, Tunisia, a beautiful Mediterranean coastal town, Chaima Sakka completed three years of professional culinary studies in Sousse before gaining experience in five-star resorts and high-end restaurants.
As Pastry Chef at Le Personal Chef, Chaima brings a passion for French pastry and inspiration from her travels throughout France, Monaco, Italy, Spain, Greece, Mexico, and Canada.
From elegant desserts to custom celebration cakes, her creations combine artistry, flavor, and premium ingredients—including fine Belgian and French chocolates, European butters, and fresh seasonal ingredients.
For Chaima, every dessert is an opportunity to create something beautiful, memorable, and delicious.
The Team