Soneva FushiCulinaryChef
From November 29, 2024 to December 4, 2024
Born in California, Chef Rakan Aloraifi is the founder of Kit Catering and a visionary in Saudi cuisine. His culinary journey began in the U.S., where he discovered his passion for cooking, leading him to explore social media as a platform to share his creations with a wider audience. Rakan returned to Saudi Arabia, where his talent earned him prestigious awards, including the Best Chef title at the 2018 Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards, Best Saudi Chef in 2019 from the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and first place at the National Cultural Culinary Arts Awards in 2020 and 2021.
Rakan’s culinary expertise blossomed during his time as the Executive Chef at Suhail in Riyadh and AlUla, where he crafted distinctive menus reflecting the rich flavours of Saudi Arabia. In 2021, he partnered with Al Khozama Company to develop a contemporary Saudi menu for Maze restaurant in Diriyah. His passion for innovation led him to Paris in 2022, where he mastered advanced French pastry techniques. Today, Chef Rakan serves as a consultant chef for high-profile projects like Cruise Saudi and Neom Sindalah Island and recently collaborated with COSTA International to infuse Saudi flavours into their food products.
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