Maroun Chedid

Dubbed ‘the jeweler of gastronomy,’ Maroun Chedid, plays an active role in developing and spreading Lebanese Mediterranean gastronomy throughout the world. With over twenty-five years of experience, he has crafted a Lebanese-Mediterranean cuisine that combines the authenticity of Lebanese cooking with joie de vivre of modern living. He values his heritage and is a firm believer that you can only truly evolve if you understand where you come from and embrace your roots. 
Awarded in 2013 the prestigious title of ‘Chef de L’Année a L’International’ by the Toques Blanches du Monde, Maroun’s cuisine recognizes the authenticity of Lebanese food and its traditions, enriching it with spices and surprising combinations to appeal to a modern palate. To this end, his approach has always been to respect the product, its texture and flavor. He is a firm believer that tradition can evolve, but that the fundamentals remain the same.