Chef
Allan Esterhuizen
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Miami, Florida, United States
i. Biography
Coming Up
At LPM Restaurant & Bar and La Petite Maison (LPM Miami), the work is French cuisine handled with a light touch and a disciplined hand. Allan Esterhuizen’s cooking reads as polished and direct, with travel and diverse culinary cultures folded into a style that keeps familiar forms moving. The result is food that stays legible to the tradition while opening space for a little surprise on the plate.
Where They Are Now
At La Petite Maison in Miami, United States, French cuisine is the field Allan Esterhuizen works in now. The register is contemporary, but the discipline remains clear: restraint where it sharpens the plate, expression where it adds lift, and attention to balance throughout. Miami gives the room its own finish, yet the work stays anchored in the kitchen, where each dish is built with clarity and intent.
Signature
Salt Baked Sea Bass with Artichokes and Tomatoes is the signature dish associated with Allan Esterhuizen, and it shows how his kitchen thinks about composition. The dish is built from ingredients that already belong together, with technique kept in service of flavor and shape. It is composed without excess, confident without strain, and it leaves the sort of impression that comes from careful balance rather than theatrics.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Allan
What is Allan Esterhuizen's current role?
As of 2026, Allan Esterhuizen is Head Chef.
What is Allan Esterhuizen known for?
French cuisine at LPM Miami.
