16 under 30: Michèle Cattan
Born and raised in Beirut, Michèle Cattan followed in the footsteps of her father, Nicolas, at an early age…
16 under 30: Youssef Hadid
Born in Tyre, Lebanon, Youssef Hadid forged his skills working side by side with his father and traveling abroad for internships. He decided to dedicate himself to the hospitality industry, because, in his own words, “It’s the most exciting industry in the world”…
16 under 30: Albert Massaad
Albert Massaad started selling pizzas in school at a young age. To learn from the best, he attended culinary school in France…
16 under 30: Mayfrid S. Chehlaoui
Mayfrid Chehlaoui was born in France and raised between Paris, London and Beirut, before her family settled in Lebanon when she was aged 16…
16 under 30: Rawad Boulos
Growing up, Rawad Boulos came to realize that his favorite times were those that involved helping to organize a good time for people around him…
16 under 30: Soumaya Merhi
Part German and part Lebanese, Soumaya Merhi is a young entrepreneur who founded TAQA bakery, a pioneering venture producing healthy snacks…
16 under 30: Tara Khattar
Born in Lebanon, Tara Khattar quickly became aware of her passion for food. From an early age, she spent countless hours in the kitchen experimenting with local ingredients…
16 under 30: Rima Chammaa Chehab
Encouraged by her parents, who are both doctors, Rima Shammaa Chehab always made sure she and her siblings ate healthy food and exercised regularly…
16 under 30: Karim Barza
Karim Barza took his first steps in the kitchen at the age of 13, during summer vacation, when he began working with his father, the celebrity chef Joe Barza, at Bread and Roses Catering in Lebanon…
16 under 30: Full Lineup
After months of deliberation, Hospitality News Middle East has handpicked a list of 16 taste-makers who, at the tender age of 30 or below, are redefining our palates and diets. They’re sure to impress you, inspire you and, perhaps, instigate a little bit of jealousy
