Chef Nizar Almadani

Chef At Home in Lisbon
Chef Nizar Almadani

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Professional Middle Eastern chef for private parties and birthdays: stuffed grape leaves, kibbeh, grills, Middle Eastern appetizers (hummus, mutabbal,

Professional Syrian chef based in Portugal with extensive culinary experience, including years of working as an Oriental chef in top-tier hotels in Saudi Arabia. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Portuguese. Dedicated to delivering authentic Syrian and Middle Eastern cuisine for private catering and special events.

Signature Dishes & Specialties:

Traditional Main Courses: Shakriyeh, Labniyeh, Molokhia, Indian-style Kebab, Baked Minced Meat (Lahme bil Siniyeh), Chicken with Potatoes, Beef Escalopes (with sauce, lemon-garlic, or potatoes), and Basmashkat.

Stuffed Specialties & Rolls: Assorted Stuffed Vegetables (Mahshi), Stuffed Cabbage, Stuffed Grape Leaves, and Yalanji (vegetarian grape leaves).

Grills & Kibbeh: authentic Middle Eastern BBQ, all varieties of Kibbeh, and a full range of Syrian salads and mezze appetizers.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

...a passion that blends art and precision—a journey of turning simple ingredients into visual masterpieces that delight the senses and bring loved on

I learned to cook at...

I completed my culinary education at a specialized hospitality institute, followed by hands-on professional experience working alongside expert chefs

A cooking secret...

the authentic Levantine touch. bringing the authentic taste and soul of Sham (Levantine cuisine) to every dish.

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