Chef Tareq Taha, a Palestinian chef and culinary artist, has masterfully combined traditional flavors with contemporary techniques. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Taha was nurtured in a home where cooking was a heartfelt form of expression, inspired by his mother’s exceptional cooking and his grandfather’s legacy as a hummus artisan. Taha started his career in pastry at the age of 18 while pursuing a B.A degree in hotel management, despite his passion for art and design he started following his dream of becoming a professional chef. Few years later he shifted to cooking followed by professional cooking and pastry courses in Palestine and France. Throughout his career he had the opportunity to work alongside some renowned Palestinian and international chefs. At the age of 28, Taha got his first job as a head chef. His passion for cooking mixed with my pastry skills; Taha has developed a style of cooking that combines tradition and modernity, highlighting vegetarian and vegan Palestinian dishes. IN 2021 his work was acclaimed after his participation in MENA’S TOP CHEF where he achieved third place and subsequently triumphed as the winner in 2024 MENA’S Top Chef AllSTARS . His professional aspirations extend beyond the boundaries of the kitchen, as he strives to establish modern Palestinian cuisine within the international culinary scene.
