He has worked in such stellar kitchens as: Fortaleza do Guincho, in Caiscais, with three Michelin stars chef Antoine Westermann; Le Jardins des Ramparts, in Beaune, France, with Michelin star-awarded Roland Chanliuad; and Le Clous de La Violette, of Aix.en-Provence, France, with two Michelin star chef Jean-Marc Banzo. Laffan has also supervised teams at Hotel Casa Velha do Palheiro and Hotel Quinta da Casa Branca, in Madeira.
Laffan transforms traditional Portuguese cuisine into contemporary Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Fresh regional products are key elements.