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q&a with chef su

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…

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q&a with chef fady

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…

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q&a with chef annie

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…

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q&a with chef fizah

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…

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q&a with chef tony

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…

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q&a with chefs mark & mary

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…

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q&a with chef lara

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…

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q&a with chef giordana

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…

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q&a with chef sabrine

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…

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5 Quotes from the Kitchen That Still Linger

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.…

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q&a with chef tala

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…

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q&a with chef judy

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…

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q&a with chef ishrath

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…

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q&a with chef rayan

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…

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q&a with chef su

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…

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q&a with chef maria

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…

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q&a with madame vo

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…

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q&a with chef kriti

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…

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q&a with chef rayan

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…

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gaza in our hearts

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…

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q&a with chef namita

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…

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splidu featured on CNN

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…

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q&a with chef spenta

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…

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q&a with chef varun

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…

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q&a with splidu’s co-founders

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…

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exclusive custom t-shirts

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…

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the flavour pilgrim by the seasons

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…

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q&a with chef kiki

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…

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q&a with chef haya

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…

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q&a with chef jatin

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…

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q&a with chef dragan

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…

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q&a with chef lea

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…

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q&a with chef nathan

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.

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q&a with chef scott

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.

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win a 1-night stay at 25hours Hotel 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…

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q&a with chef andrea & esteban

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.

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can vegans eat oysters?

can vegans eat oysters?

Kiki Alvarez here, ready to whisk you away on a captivating journey into the world of ostro veganism!

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q&a with chef kuv sharma

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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