My Breakfast: Milk and dates.

My Knives: Victorinox.

Most Overused Spice: Black pepper

Favorite Foodie Destination: Syria.

Favorite Kitchen Gadget: Robot Coupe.

Favorite Food Aroma: Middle Eastern Dessert.

Q: Why did you first get into cooking?

As a child cooking was my hobby, eventually it became my passion.

Q: Where were you before you came to Kuwait?

Damascus, Syria.

Q: Describe your favorite dish from your home country.

Burghul (barley) in all of its different styles and preparation.

Q: Name three ingredients you can’t live without in the kitchen.

Salt, water and olive oil.

Q: How does your personality differ inside and outside the kitchen?

Outside of the kitchen, I’m very caring and forgiving. Inside the kitchen I happen to be very strict and focused.

Q: When you’re not cooking, what do you do for fun?

I love social gatherings, meeting up with family and friends.

Q: If you weren’t a chef, what would you like to be?

Teacher or instructor in the hospitality field.

Q: If you could choose, what would your ‘last supper’ be?

Fruits from Syria, and nothing else.