Far from my software engineering career, yet right there in my soul, is this passion for healthy cooking which gave life to my instagram page @paul.eats.fit As a lover of food, and a fitness freak, my next meal/snack is always on my mind! Craving great taste yet wanting to stay healthy, my recipes are a blend of both.

I am an ex-investment banker and then attended the Alain Ducasse cooking school and worked for his restaurants.

I now run Kitchen Central, a Beirut-based gourmet caterer. I love Mediterranean food and have won several prizes for my dishes. You can also see me on various TV channels cooking live.

With a born passion for food and influences by terroir methods, I had the chance to meet local and international stunning chefs through my travels around the world or my own business in events. Meeting chefs was important to develop the knowhow and different cultures of controlling kitchens.

My typical cuisine will vary most probably into warm and saucy; probably with an interesting fusion linking any international known meal to Lebanon.

I left behind a short career in psychology and politics to pursue my passion in cooking which had started since a young age spending time with my mother and grandmother in the kitchen. My earliest memory of cooking was making spring rolls when no one was home. On a more serious note, i went on to train at Le Cordon Bleu London in the classic techniques of french cuisine and pastry. Despite my passion for exploring different cuisines and recipes through travel and experimenting i find it essential to respect what each terrain has to offer us and to explore the regional traditions and interpretations of cuisines in the levant. I am currently working on a preservation and capacity building program in addition to developing recipes and a small business idea of my own. Stay tuned !

I like to prepare simple Mediterranean & Asian recipes made with local ingredients. My recipes are mostly savory but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying baking with a sprinkle of salt. I veer on the healthier side of things and constantly try to infuse flavor in light dishes so that eating right does not feel like a chore.

My cooking journey started to seduce a woman. That woman turned out to become my wife and the cooking turned out to become something between a hobby and a career. Cooking in The Junkyard, WICKERPARK Festival, Tawlet and being part of Souk El Tayeb, as well as Chef Exchange was nothing but pure enjoyment. All These shaped the Chef within me and expanded my culinary horizon.

Hey everyone, my name is Dina El Jisr, I’m a jewelry designer, my brand is called Dina J, my life is surrounded around my husband, my little angel and my work. However the most important thing in my life is food, whether I eat it or I cook it, it’s what puts a smile on my face.  Kisses to you all, enjoy xx

Hi! I am Aline Khokaz. I graduated from fine arts and graphic design. Food though was always my primary passion. I created “Zuwwedet Aline”, a monthly vegetarian event where people gathered for food, music and drinks, and worked as a sous-chef in RoubaKhalil Kitchen. Today, I am a professional chef in a fusion restaurant in Gemmayze, a menu consultant in lebanon and abroad, and an avid gardener.

I LIKE TO PREAPRE SIMPLE MEDITERANEAN RECIPES MADE WITH LOCAL INGREDIENTS. My recipes are mostly savory but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying baking with a sprinkle of salt. I veer on the heathier side of things and constantly try to infuse flavors in light dishes so that eating right dies not feel like a chore

I try to transcend sustenance and like intimate social gatherings, being sincere, soulful and heart-warming. Deconstructing recipes and revisiting them is my favorite approach, especially using the local and Lebanese seasonal ingredients found in my pantry. I am intuitive and allow all five senses to take over and guide my way.
In my spare time I direct TV commercials, shows and documentaries.

A consultant by day and healthy food enthusiast at heart, I am a mother of 1 trying to juggle it all. After making Lebanon my home 3 years ago, I studied to become a Nutrition Health Coach and this got me into the world of easy clean cooking and healthy eating for everyone especially children. I am a strong advocate of wholesome quick recipes that anyone can prepare while packing in as many nutrients as possible. When I am not preparing food, you would find me thinking of what my next meal will consist of. In my book, food is life!

My journey with food started in early 2014 when I transitioned to veganism and started my Instagram page @thelebanesevegan. I then began experimenting in the kitchen to fend for myself in a home and country that didn’t cater to vegans at the time. My interest in nutrition and cooking has grown exponentially since then. I enjoy creating simple, wholesome, cruelty-free dishes using quality ingredients