|
Award winning and internationally renowned chef Tarek Ibrahim
developed his passion and respect for food from a young age.
Certified Executive Chef by the American Culinary Federation and
Global Judge (WACS) and current star of Fatafeat TV shows ‘100
Macaroni’ and ‘Min Misr’ (From Egypt), Chef Tarek’s cooking is
influenced and inspired by both eastern and western cultures.
With over 30 years experience both in the United States of America
and the Middle East, Tarek has a wealth of knowledge and experience
in all aspects of food. Opening his first coffee shop and bakery in
Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1984 he followed his success by opening
five more casual dining restaurants each with a different cuisine.
Following his commercial success, Tarek became a highly respected
teacher in culinary art at the Arts Institutes International
Minnesota from 1999 to 2005.
Winning several gold and silver medals in highly respected culinary
competitions including Taste of Elegance (Central Region), two times
Chef Par Excellence Chef Tarek was named the Primer Chef of America
not once but twice by the American Dairy Association.
Tarek is currently working as Corporate Chef for Meat and Livestock
Australia, providing training sessions to executive chefs and food
service professionals on meat handing and cooking methods. Tarek is
also one of two trainers to the Egyptian Olympics Team.
Tarek is married to Sharon and has two young children and holds a
commercial pilots license. |
