Chef Israa Shah

Chef At Home in Manchester
Chef Israa Shah

Get to know me better

My cooking style is influenced by my chaotic persona and the general vibes around me.

I am a self taught cook with 2 years experience working the kitchen under a professional chef, at a social cafe in Manchester. Since then, I have explored many cuisines and cooking styles and implemented them in my own personal kitchen. I have catered for various dinner parties with guests of up to 40. I feast on the responses of my consumers. It encourages me to work harder, study recipes and provide outstanding meals. Although I seldom receive criticism of my food, I always take on others’ advice, and this has created great improvements in my cooking. Whether it's for an intimate family dinner, a special event, or daily meal preparation, my goal is to provide clients with not only delicious meals but also an elevated dining experience that reflects my dedication to the art of cooking.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

the most creative art form.

I learned to cook at...

I am a self taught cook who is heavily inspired by Asian cooking and family members who would cater to large groups of people in a regular basis.

A cooking secret...

Secret ingredients. They are peculiar choices which shouldn’t make sense, but do. I know how to get creative with a dish without ruining its beauty.

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