Wednesday
06/08/2025
| Time | Demo | 
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| 4:00 PM | Middle Eastern Elegance with Chef Mohammad Chabchoul and Maisa (Let’s Talk Food | 
| Join Chef Mohammad Chabchoul as he presents a refined fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and contemporary technique. Through a reinvented dish of artichoke hearts and olive tapenade, he showcases bold profiles, modern plating, and storytelling rooted in heritage. This session also features Jordanian culinary educator Maisa, who explores the versatility of local figs in seasonal dishes. | |
| Time | Demo | 
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| 7:00 PM | Buko Pancit Reinvented with Chef Guillermo ‘Ige’ Ramos | 
| Celebrate Filipino culinary history with Chef Ige Ramos as he reimagines Buko Pancit, a traditional Caviteño dish. This demo blends storytelling, preservation, and innovation, showing how coconut and noodles become a soulful expression of culture and identity. | |
Thursday
07/08/2025
| Time | Demo | 
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Flavors of Lebanon with Chef Joe Barza and Al Karma Kitchen – Jordan River Foundation | 
| Chef Joe Barza delivers a vibrant take on Lebanese cuisine with a signature seabass dish, highlighting fresh zaatar and maftoul. This session also features Al Karma Kitchen, a women-led initiative from the Jordan River Foundation that empowers local communities through traditional Jordanian recipes and economic opportunity. | |
| Time | Demo | 
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| 7:00 PM | Personal Plates with Chef Ayesha Kalaji | 
| Chef Ayesha Kalaji, founder of Queen of Cups, invites you into her playful and deeply personal culinary world. Blending Levantine roots, French technique, and seasonal British produce, her demo explores food as joyful storytelling and cultural expression. | |
Friday
08/08/2025
| Time | Demo | 
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Maraq Laham Reimagined with Chef Faisal Alnashmi and Faraj Al Khateeb | 
| Chef Faisal Alnashmi reinvents the beloved Kuwaiti lamb stew, Maraq Laham, through bold modern technique. Paired with a creative twist from Jordanian chef Faraj Al Khateeb—who presents Musakhan Tortellini; this session bridges Gulf tradition and Jordanian innovation in one flavorful narrative. | |
| Time | Demo | 
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Modern Palestinian Flavors with Chef Sohaib Wazwaz | 
| Join Chef Sohaib Wazwaz as he brings a bold, contemporary lens to the flavors of Palestine. Known for his passion for culinary heritage and innovation, Chef Sohaib reinterprets traditional dishes with refined technique and creative flair—offering a fresh perspective on Palestinian identity through food and memory. | |
Saturday
09/08/2025
| Time | Demo | 
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Modern Palestinian Cuisine with Chef Tareq Taha and Twisted | 
| Chef Tareq Taha, Top Chef All-Stars winner, redefines Palestinian cuisine with creativity and soul. Alongside Jordan’s Twisted team “known for reinventing Yallanji”; this session blends ancestral recipes with bold techniques and playful flair. | |
| Time | Demo | 
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| 7:00 PM | Sensory Evaluation of Beef with Chef Marshal Roth | 
| Explore the art and science behind beef tasting with Chef Marshal Roth. This engaging demo dives into the sensory qualities of premium cuts—from texture and aroma to flavor and tenderness—offering expert insights into what makes great beef truly exceptional. | |
Sunday
10/08/2025
| Time | Demo | 
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Acrobatic Pizza Experience with Chef Manolo | 
| Chef Manolo turns pizza-making into art, with gravity-defying dough-tossing and crowd-pleasing flair. In this exciting demo, discover the secrets behind perfect pizza crust and the showmanship that makes his culinary performances unforgettable. | |
Monday
11/08/2025
| Time | Demo | 
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Refined Levantine Flavors with Chef Mohammad Irshied | 
| Join Chef Mohammad Irshied as he brings refined Levantine flavors to life through a modern culinary lens. Known for his elegant plating and deep respect for regional ingredients, Chef Irshied will present a signature dish that blends tradition, innovation, and storytelling—offering a taste of Jordanian heritage elevated with contemporary finesse. | |
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| 7:00 PM | Modern Canadian Cuisine with Chef Ron McKinlay | 
| Join Executive Chef Ron McKinlay of Toronto’s acclaimed Canoe Restaurant as he showcases his signature approach to modern Canadian cuisine. Drawing on classical French technique and a deep respect for local ingredients, Chef Ron transforms coast-to-coast Canadian bounty into refined, expressive dishes that celebrate land, sea, and seasonality. | |
