Journey to the Heart of Palestine
with Chef Izzeldin Bukhari
At our tables in Jerusalem and around the world, Palestinian food and heritage is celebrated, shared, and preserved. Led by Palestinian chef Izzeldin Bukhari, SacredC uisine organizes thought-provoking events that transform a simple meal into an act of collective connection, focusing specifically on Somi traditions.
“Feeding others is the highest form of worship, connecting the health of mind and body.”
The Heart of Palestine
Sacred Cuisine draws its strength from Sufi teachings: We believe that feeding others is the highest form of worship, connecting the health of mind and body.
Rich in nutritious ingredients and flavorful spices that are bound to the land, Palestinian food has made a deep impact on Mediterranean cuisine at large.
We are home to dishes that reflect our ancestors’ deep understanding of their soil, their ingredients, and their homeland.
Our aim is to keep that tradition alive, despite the relentless political and cultural pressures threatening its existence, and share that with the world.
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Global Pop-Up & Storytelling
We are on a mission to bring Palestinian cuisine to every corner of the world through pop-up dinners, culinary collaborations, and storytelling nights.
We’ve chefed and hosted events for 30 to 200 people, in 25 cities across 10 countries. At these events, we honor and speak about Palestinian heritage, the ongoing conflict, and Palestinian food while sharing the flavors, stories, and traditions behind the dishes, connecting people to the spirit and roots of Palestinian food wherever they are.
Consulting & Menu Creation
We partner with restaurants and culinary projects to develop recipes and design menus rooted in culture, story, and plant-based creativity.
Private Chef at Special Events
We provide private chef services for special events worldwide, crafting Palestinian-inspired menus for gatherings, celebrations, and cultural events for 30 to 200 guests. Every experience honors the moment through food, story, and the deep flavors of Palestine.
Cooking Classes
We’ll guide you through a number of Somi Palestinian dishes as well as some of Chef Izzeldin’s own creations. Learn to prepare delicious vegetarian/vegan meals like Maqluba and Musakhan, while delving into the history behind each dish.
Private Chef at Retreats
We offer private chef services for retreats across Europe and beyond, preparing daily vegetarian and vegan meals infused with a spiritual and mindful touch for groups of 15-30 guests. Each menu is created around a chosen theme: balance, flavor, nourishment, and more.
Jerusalem Food Tours
On this afternoon tour of walking and eating, we explore the backstreets of Jerusalem, stopping at farms stalls, spice shops, markets, food stands, and tucked away restaurants. Izzeldin will introduce you to local shopkeepers, artisans, and farmers, talking through the ingredients, processes, stories, and conflicts that make Palestinian cuisine what it is today. Izzeldin has guided chefs like Jamie Oliver, Andreas Viestad, Lionel Senpau, and Stéphane Brette, among others.
Palestinian Products
Sacred Cuisine helps with sourcing authentic Palestinian ingredients, including olive oil, tahini, za’atar, sumac, and other spices, available for wholesale and special projects.
Collaborations & Community
We work together with diverse communities, organizations, and platforms that are all about activism, spirituality, Sufi teachings, and plant-based living. Through food, we connect with spaces that explore the intersection of culture, consciousness, and justice, bringing Palestinian cuisine into conversations about healing, identity, and belonging.