A vibrant salad of herbs and seasonal vegetables

Holistic chef · Sydney & the Northern Beaches

A generous table.
A personal touch.

Private meals, celebrations, and retreats with Fooji, co-author of the bestselling Life-Changing Food with Jo Whitton.

Lebanese heritagePersonal menusGenerous hospitality

The pleasure of hosting

Be present
at your own table.

An evening with friends. A significant celebration. A retreat where every meal is part of the experience.

I shape the food around your guests and the occasion, drawing on my Lebanese heritage and the flavours of the Middle East and Mediterranean. We consider the menu and practical details together, so you can enjoy the company you’ve gathered.

Fooji working with fresh ingredients in the kitchen

Food for your occasion

Made personal.

Menus developed in conversation with you, with care for your tastes, dietary needs, and setting.

01 / Private occasions

Meals & celebrations.

From dinner at home to a significant private function, food shaped around your guests and the feeling you want to create.

02 / Time away

Retreat catering.

Thoughtful menus across the whole stay, planned with your programme and guests in mind. Australia-wide and internationally by arrangement.

03 / In the kitchen

Private cooking classes.

One-to-one tuition or a class for your own group. Explore the dishes and techniques that interest you, with personal guidance.

From first conversation to first course

Good hosting begins early.

01 / Your plans

Tell me about the occasion.

The date, location, guest numbers, and what you have in mind. Enquire for yourself or on behalf of a client.

02 / Your menu

Shape the food together.

We discuss flavours, dietary requirements, and the rhythm of the gathering.

03 / The details

Know what’s involved.

We agree the kitchen requirements, service, scope, and costs before you decide to book.

Cover of the bestselling cookbook Life-Changing Food

The bestselling cookbook

Life-Changing
Food.

Whole-food recipes, personal stories, and the pleasure of feeding the people you love.

Co-written with Jo Whitton, Life-Changing Food brings whole-food cooking and personal stories into the everyday kitchen.

Explore the cookbook