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Ready to cook up a storm? Perfect timing – Time Out Abu Dhabi has teamed up with The Galleria Al Maryah Island for the return of Chef Studio, with free cooking classes set to kick off at the mall from Thursday May 13 in Central Kitchens, Level 3.
Running until Saturday May 22, the pop-up cookery school brings together chefs from some of The Galleria Al Maryah Island’s best-loved restaurants, in addition to a series of exciting product demonstrations and informative talks, as well as kid-centric classes to get the little ones involved.
Taking part in the programme are experts including Bombay Canteen’s chef Dilbar, who will teach participants the art of a superb Sri Lankan fish curry; LPM Restaurant & Bar’s chef Ravi, who will take aspiring cooks through seabass fillet with artichoke and tomato; chef Zouheir Ahmad from Karam Beirut Street Kitchen, who will conduct a class on traditional Lebanese oriental rice with chicken and gravy sauce; and Loca’s chef Juan Flores Nava, who will reveal the secrets to the Mexican eatery’s awesome beef tenderloin tacos.
And that’s just scratching the surface – you’ll find the full schedule below.
With each class able to accommodate only six participants, don’t delay in getting your name down as these spots will fill up fast.
We’re already eyeing 99 Sushi chefs Ruben Guerrero Simon and Marthinus Van Der Westhuizen’s katsu sando session on Thursday May 20, which will see the duo teach us all how to execute one of the definitive dishes of the past 12 months. Delicious.
Thursday May 13 to Saturday May 22. Chef Studio, Central Kitchens, Level 3, The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. To register, click here.
What’s on during Chef Studio 2021
Thursday May 13
1pm: Cooking class
Chef Arlene from Japanese restaurant Kobashi will be teaching you how to make special maki rolls, chicken katsu don rice bowl and tempura ebi.
7pm: Cooking class
Love baking? Don’t miss this class from chef Raj Dagstani from Marmellata, who’ll be showing you how to make a fantastic focaccia with caponata.
4pm: Cooking class
Learn to make Sri Lankan fish curry with chef Dilbar of Bombay Canteen.
Friday May 14
11am: Kids’ entertainment
Little ones can enjoy a food-themed storytime with Magic Phil. (Waiting list.)
1pm: Product demo
How the Thermomix has become a mealtime game-changer.
4pm: Cooking class
Learn to make traditional Middle Eastern dishes with Zakaria Zrioual of Al Areesh. (Waiting list.)
8pm: Cooking class
Discover how to cook baked sea bass fillet with artichoke and tomato with chef Ravi of LPM Restaurant & Bar. (Waiting list.).
Saturday May 15
Noon: Cooking class
Chef Manish from Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor will be showing off how to make one of the restaurant’s signature dishes.
4pm: Cooking class
Learn to make chicken with fresh chilli and mushroom with chef Durga from Royal Orchid.
Sunday May 16
Noon: Cooking class
Whip up a mean tom yum soup with chef Yung from Urban Wok.
4pm: Kids’ cooking class
Little ones can decorate cupcakes with chef Jacob from Magnolia Bakery.
8pm: Cooking class
Find out how to ice a cake or cupcake like a pro with chef Jacob from Magnolia Bakery.
Monday May 17
11am: Cooking class
Chef Elie Bittar from Tortilla leads a class featuring a dish from the restaurant’s Mexican-inspired healthy eating menu.
4pm: Cooking class
Chef Joseph Villarta from Sushi Art leads a tutorial on how to make one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.
8pm: Cooking class
Famed Emirati cook Chef Khaled leads a class cooking one of his favourite dishes – pan-seared sea bass.
Tuesday May 18
Noon: Cooking class
Chef Ravi of Asha’s restaurant leads a tutorial on how to make magnificent karare palak ki chaat.
4pm: Kids’ cooking class
Get little chefs excited with a class on how to make guacamole and tacos with Taqado’s Nestor Jr. Barotil Montanes.
8pm: Cooking class
Want to know how to decorate an ice cream cake? Join the team from Wonderbee for a special masterclass.
Wednesday May 19
11am: Cooking class
Christian Buenrostro of Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island leads a tutorial on one of his favourite dishes.
1.30pm: Essential talk
Madar Farms lend expert insights on how to pick clean ingredients for when you’re cooking at home.
4pm: Cooking class
Get ready to whip up tasty beef tenderloin tacos with chef Juan Flores Nava from Loca.
8pm: Cooking class
Karam Beirut Street Kitchen’s chef Zouheir Ahmad teaches a class on creating a Lebanese classic – oriental rice with chicken and gravy sauce.
Thursday May 20
11am: Cooking class
99 Sushi’s chefs Ruben Guerrero Simon and Marthinus Van Der Westhuizen teach the art of making their famous katsu sando.
4pm: Cooking class
Chef Cirprian of M’Oishi leads a class on classic Japanese desserts.
8pm: Cooking class
Chef MJ of Abu Dhabi’s award-winning COYA leads a tutorial on one of the restaurant’s best-loved dishes.
Friday May 21
11am: Kids’ entertainment
Little ones can enjoy a food-themed storytime with Magic Phil.
4pm: Cooking class
Popular café Nolu’s leads the way through one of its best-loved dishes.
8pm: Cooking class
Abu Dhabi’s award-winning Dai Pai Dong, from Rosewood Abu Dhabi, puts on a tutorial led by chef Dong.
Saturday May 22
Noon: Kids’ cooking class
The Cheesecake Factory’s Anthony Elizondo teaches the younger crowd how to make its chicken picatta.
4pm: Cooking class
Cheesecake Factory’s Anthony Elizondo continues teaching, and takes adult aspiring chefs through the famous Cajun jambalaya.
8pm: Cooking class
Chef Jaka of Wood & Fire at Rosewood Abu Dhabi reveals the trick to nailing one of the restaurant’s signature dishes.
