q&a with chef robin
Meet Chef Robin, the chef behind Robz’ Chef’s Table. Originally from southern Germany, he knew he wanted to cook from the age of seven. Years spent in kitchens across Europe helped him find…
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In Conversation with Chef Kuv: splidu’s September Chef of the Month
For nearly a decade, Chef Kuv has welcomed strangers into his home, invited them to gather around one table and transformed dinner into something far more meaningful than a meal. As…
q&a with chef su
Meet Chef Su, founder of sebzee by su and the 2025 World Vegetarian Champion. A self-taught chef from India, her cooking is shaped by childhood memories, global travels, and a deep belief…
q&a with chef fady
Meet Chef Fady, the founder of tukoné, a supper club rooted in Moroccan heritage and shaped by a lifetime of travel. Drawing inspiration from the cultures, flavours, and memories he's…
q&a with chef annie
Meet Chef Annie, the creative spirit behind mynisaki, a supper club inspired by sea air, slow living, and the warmth of gathering around one table. Raised between restaurant kitchens…
q&a with chef fizah
Meet Chef Fizah, the heart behind The Gilded Table — a supper club shaped by warmth, connection, and the belief that food is meant to bring people closer. Raised around busy kitchens and…
q&a with chef tony
Meet Chef Tony, the quiet force behind swanky table, a supper club shaped by instinct, humility, and a lifelong love for food as connection. Drawn to the kitchen young, cooking became his…
q&a with chefs mark & mary
Meet Mark and Mary, the hearts behind LahKee — an intimate four-seat dining ritual born from partnership, memory, and a shared belief in the quiet power of food. What began as a pandemic…
q&a with chef lara
Meet Chef Lara, the spirit behind The Kitchen Diaries, a supper club born from her deep love for connection, creativity, and the comforting flavors of home. What began as a way to unwind…
q&a with chef giordana
Meet Chef Giordana, the heart behind Napoli Napoli, a supper club born from her lifelong passion for cooking and storytelling. From lasagna nights in London to Christmas dinners in hostels…
q&a with chef sabrine
Meet Chef Sabrine, the soul of West Eldar, a supper club where Algerian heritage, memory, and craft come alive. Her journey began in her mother’s kitchen, learning to cook by sight, smell…
5 Quotes from the Kitchen That Still Linger
Some words from the kitchen just stick with you. Whether it’s a piece of advice, a personal philosophy, or a small moment that says something bigger — these quotes have stayed with us.…
q&a with chef tala
Meet Chef Tala Bani Odeh, the heart behind Three Homes Ago, a supper club where food carries memory, movement, and meaning. An Afro-Palestinian chef trained in Seattle, Tala cooks from the…
q&a with chef judy
Meet Chef Judy Karkour, the mind behind õdē by judy, a supper club where each menu is built around a single seasonal ingredient. Raised in Damascus and rooted in a culture where the sufra…
q&a with chef ishrath
Meet Chef Ishrath, the heart behind a supper club that’s as nostalgic as it is nourishing. Raised in a traditional Indian home, her passion for cooking was born at her mother’s side and…
q&a with chef rayan
Meet Chef Rayan, the chef and storyteller behind Jiji’s Supper Club—a dining experience where Persian roots are reimagined with bold global flair. Born and raised in Dubai to Iranian and…
q&a with chef su
Meet Chef Surabhi Suri, the creative force behind Sebze by Su, a supper club where Indian and Mediterranean flavors come together in a vibrant, plant-forward celebration. With a culinary…
q&a with chef maria
Meet Chef Maria Merouane, the visionary behind La Table Nomade, where Moroccan heritage meets French fine dining. Trained at the Paul Bocuse Culinary Institute, Chef Maria combines the rich…
q&a with madame vo
Introducing Madame Vo, the heart and soul behind Haus of Vo, where community and culinary artistry come together. Born and raised in Germany to Vietnamese and Chinese restaurateur parents…
q&a with chef kriti
Introducing Chef Kriti Shetty, the creative force behind O!WTF – Only With The Finest. From her Mumbai roots to leading culinary teams around the world, Kriti combines nostalgia with bold…
q&a with chef rayan
Introducing Chef Rayan, the mastermind behind Jiji’s Kitchen. Once destined for a buttoned-up corporate life, Rayan traded boardrooms for kitchens and spreadsheets for saffron. His…
gaza in our hearts
We are proud to share that splidu and its wonderful hosts have been honored by Dubai Cares for our joint participation in the recent ‘Gaza In Our Hearts’ campaign. This award, received by…
q&a with chef namita
Meet Chef Namita Kanuga, the creative force behind 'A Table for Ten'! With a dynamic background that includes finance at Citi Investment Bank and a culinary education at Leiths, Namita has…
splidu featured on CNN
We are beyond thrilled to announce that splidu has been featured on CNN! Our game-changing platform is shaking up Dubai's dining scene by connecting food enthusiasts to exclusive…
q&a with chef spenta
Introducing Chef Spenta Menezes, the mastermind behind Bhonu Supper Club in Abu Dhabi! Spenta’s career journey is as diverse as her menu, with stints in event management, banking, real…
q&a with chef varun
Meet Chef Varun Menghani, a Dubai-born foodie with roots in Sindh, Pakistan, who’s taken his culinary skills on a world tour! From the lively streets of Jaipur to the cozy corners of…
book the best supper clubs in dubai with splidu
In today's fast-paced world, finding meaningful connections can be a challenge. Enter the unique world of supper clubs in Dubai, where culinary curiosity leads to deep conversations and new…
supper club birthdays: your guide to a uniquely personal & stress-free celebration
Say goodbye to birthday planning stress with a personalized supper club celebration. Enjoy a laid-back evening with friends, a custom menu by your own chef, and no cleanup afterward. Make…
q&a with splidu’s co-founders
Meet the dynamic duo behind splidu, Kevin Vaz and Lars Leiendecker! Kevin, with his Goan roots and passion for food, and Lars, with his meticulous approach and adventurous spirit, are here…
exclusive custom t-shirts
Our chefs' exclusive custom t-shirts have been turning heads everywhere! Both Chef Dragan and Chef Haya were recently spotted wearing their personalized Ts on their food tours around Karama…
the flavour pilgrim by the seasons
Join us for an epic night with Chef Omaka Marie, the culinary wizard from Abu Dhabi’s famed Niri! Chef Omaka’s career journey from law to sous chef extraordinaire is as captivating as her…
supper club social @ Neighbourhood Food Hall
On the 11th and 12th of May, Neighbourhood Food Hall is teaming up with splidu, the pioneers of underground dining experiences, to present supper club social @ Neighbourhood Food Hall.
q&a with chef kiki
Meet Chef Kiki Alvarez, a culinary wizard with over a decade of deep diving into holistic health practices like Ayurveda, macrobiotics, and tropology. She's all about the magic of plants…
q&a with chef haya
Step into the heart of Palestine with Chef Haya! Inspired by cherished memories of her Palestinian heritage, Chef Haya brings a heartfelt tribute to life at Haya's Kitchen. Through…
q&a with chef jatin
Welcome home to Casa 21! Meet Chef Jatin, a culinary maestro whose journey from traditional North Indian roots to the bustling culinary scene of Dubai is a testament to his passion and…
q&a with chef dragan
It’s time to set sail and indulge in Supperclub Kouzina! Meet Chef Dragan Susa as he guides you through the Mediterranean with every bite designed to share his culinary journey from…
valentine's day is around the corner. will you be ours?
valentine's day is around the corner. will you be ours?
q&a with chef lea
Meet Chef Lea, the heart and soul of the Soulea.14 kitchen. A gifted homemade chef with an unwavering passion for cooking, her culinary creations reflect her unshakeable passion for…
q&a with chef nathan
Meet Chef Nathan, the culinary wizard behind supper club A Table, where he expresses his modern vision of French fusion fine dining cuisine.
q&a with chef scott
Meet Chef Scott from supper club Savour to Taste, your host and culinary tour guide. Dedicated to bringing people together through the love of food.
win an AED 200 gift card to spend at Cypher Urban Roastery
Not all who wander are lost; some are just looking for coffee— Revised J.R.R. Tolkien quoteit’s October already and to kick-start the month on October 1 was International Coffee Day. a day…
q&a with chef gabriela
q&a with Chef Gabriela from Nicaraguan themed supper club Girl and the Goose in Dubai
win a 1-night stay at 25hours Hotel Dubai
attention all foodies!splidu has teamed up with 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central to give one lucky winner, plus a guest, the chance to spend a night in a bedouin room with breakfast…
q&a with chef andrea & esteban
Meet Chef Andrea and Chef Esteban from Colombian themed supper club Don Bueno. A table where friends and family come together, indulging in delectable food and creating cherished memories.
can vegans eat oysters?
Kiki Alvarez here, ready to whisk you away on a captivating journey into the world of ostro veganism!
q&a with chef kuv sharma
Chef Kuv founded the concept of a home-based underground dining experience in Dubai by starting the city's first Supper Club as an independent chef. He believes in using the culinary medium…
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