15 chefs in the Middle East in the spotlight
The Middle East’s burgeoning hospitality industry has meant great things for thousands of talented and passionate chefs. We interviewed 15 rising stars across the region to find out how they are making their mark in the field of culinary arts.
Worldchefs opens bidding process for 2026 Worldchefs Congress & Expo
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) has opened the bidding process to host the 2026 Worldchefs Congress & Expo.
In the kitchen with Hamdan Al Shaieb
Celebrating the sweetest flavors of the Middle East is what Hamdan Al Shaieb, executive pastry chef of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan, loves to do. Here, he discusses the latest trends in his field and shows us how to make his specialty cheesecake.
3Fils appoints Chef Frances and Chef Angelica as sushi chefs
Frances Sintin and Angelica Fonjock, known as the chicks behind the chopsticks, have joined 3Fils, a harbor-side community-style restaurant that services premium Asian dishes with a Japanese twist.
In the kitchen with Hamzeh Abu El-Foul
Driven by a deep sense of attachment to his field, Hamzeh Abu El-Foul, executive chef of Fairmont Amman Hotel, Jordan, chats with Hospitality News ME while he prepares his signature tuna carpaccio.
In the kitchen with Mohamad Kaaki
Polly restaurant’s executive chef, Mohamad Kaaki, gives us the lowdown on culinary trends and shows us how to make his delicious strawberry banana cream pie.
In the kitchen with Bilal El Helou
We caught up with Work Lounge Beirut’s executive chef Bilal El Helou in the Lebanese capital to see what’s cooking in his kitchen.
In the kitchen with Mohamed Nabeel Al Khatib
We take a look at what’s on the menu with pastry chef Mohamed Nabeel Al Khatib from Batteel Bakery, Qatar.
In the kitchen with Susantha Bon Weeraman Disanayaka
The Middle East is bursting at the seams with talented chefs who are making their culinary mark. We sat with chef Susantha Bon Weeraman Disanayaka from Batteel Bakery, Qatar, to talk about healthy eating and much more.
In the kitchen with Sohail Shamsuddin
There’s always room for dessert with Sohail Shamsuddin, commis pastry chef at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.
