Fadi Kattan, Franco-Palestinian chef and hotelier has become the voice of modern Palestinian cuisine. Fadi’s approach has been acclaimed by the press and industry peers. After completing his hotel management studies at the Institut Vatel and working in Paris and London, Fadi came back to Palestine to join his family’s business. However, his love for the kitchen never went away and 15 years later, despite the challenging political and economic situation, he decided to pursue his dream, opening his own restaurant. Fadi is a partner and the executive chef in the first Modern Palestinian restaurant, Akub, that opened in January 2023 in Notting Hill, London, bringing a taste of Palestinian to the vibrant neighbourhood. In May 2024, he released his book “Bethlehem” that was received with heartwarming praise. In November of 2024, Fadi co-founded Louf in Toronto, bringing his take on Palestinian flavours to Canada.

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