Sami Tamimi on his journey of becoming a world renowned chef

Pakhuis de Zwijger

In this episode, Annick van Rinsum speaks with world renowned chef and author Sami Tamimi. They talk about the Palestinian household he grew up in where food was always at the center of conversations, but where the cooking was left to the women. This did not stop him to pursue a career as a chef. He gained experience with different cuisines and soon made it to head chef. In 1997 he moved to London where he met Yotam Ottolenghi - it was the start of extensive cooperation. Together with Tara Wigley he wrote the cookbook Falestine - an ode to the kitchen he grew up with. Tamimi continues to divide his time feeding people his delicious food, working for charities, and he is writing another cookbook. Do want to know more? Then come join our Culinary Celebration With World Renowned Chef Sami Tamimi, Friday September 30th from 7 p.m. at Pakhuis de Zwijger!