PXB
Expo city farm
Join us at the Expo City Farm for a series of PXB cooking workshops during COP28. Led by culinary experts specialising in
plant-based food, guests are invited to participate in a calendar of culinary classes, utilising a blend of
produce grown both on-site and in collaboration with local growers.
There will be 3 classes per day, running from Sunday 3rd to Tuesday 12th December, led by a different guest chef each day.
It is our intention to equip people with the skills to take sustainable cookery from our kitchen, back to theirs.
Featured chefs
Celebrity Chef, TV Presenter,
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
Kiran Jethwa
Kiran Jethwa, East Africa's first International celebrity chef, is widely recognized for his globally acclaimed brand, described as "Bear Grylls meets Jamie Oliver." Hosting multiple shows viewed in over 180 countries, including the latest "Chefs Vs Wild," Kiran seamlessly blends outdoor passion, ingredient sourcing, and culinary creativity. As a judge on "The Great Kenyan Bake Off," Kiran continues to shape the culinary landscape.
Plant-Based Culinary Maestro & Executive Chef
roots & rolls
roots & rolls
Cristian Rojas
Cristian Rojas, a plant-based chef, creates health-conscious dishes celebrating regional and Asian flavors. As Executive Chef at Roots & Rolls in Barcelona, he elevates plant-based dining with a menu of vibrant, diverse, and playful dishes. His uniquely tailored plant-based sushi offers a healthy, tasty, and sustainable dining experience.
Every Plate Matters.
Plant-Based Culinary Innovator & Health Coach
SEVA
SEVA
Kiki Alvarez
Originally from Venezuela, her culinary journey began at 13 with her first bread. After university, she ventured into kitchens, co-owning a Healthy Cafe in Merida. Seeking stability, she moved to Dubai, joining Coya at Four Seasons. Managing Seva Table for 3 years, she crafted 300+ recipes, then joined Root'D, developing plant-based meal plans for Freakin Healthy. A certified Health Coach, she innovated clean, healthy retail products, now in supermarkets.
Head Chef & Japanese Culinary Maestro
Sumosan
Sumosan
Pavel Li
Raised by foodie Korean parents,
Pavel Li was intrinsically drawn to the Japanese kitchen. With 17 years of experience as a Head Chef, he has led several successful Japanese Restaurants, including Megu in New York, Doha, and the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuwait. Recently joining Sumosan Restaurant in Dubai as a Head Chef, Pavel Li is well-acquainted with its ideology and history.
Pavel Li was intrinsically drawn to the Japanese kitchen. With 17 years of experience as a Head Chef, he has led several successful Japanese Restaurants, including Megu in New York, Doha, and the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuwait. Recently joining Sumosan Restaurant in Dubai as a Head Chef, Pavel Li is well-acquainted with its ideology and history.
Plant-Based Culinary Visionary
PRUNCH
PRUNCH
Priyansh Parekh
Chef Priyansh, a passionate vegan chef with extensive experience, is changing perceptions of plant-based cooking. Known for simplicity and maximum flavor extraction, he blends culinary traditions in innovative ways. Beyond expertise, Priyansh aims to make vegan cooking accessible, inspiring a shift in perception. Join him on a culinary journey that revolutionizes the vegan food experience.
plant-based culinary consultant
One Arab vegan
One Arab vegan
Nada Elbarshoumi
Nada Elbarshoumi, a plant-based culinary consultant and food blogger, pioneers the global shift to sustainable cuisine through Kinfoli Culinary Consultancy. With over a decade of vegan living, Nada's culinary journey started in 2011 with "OneArabVegan.com," spotlighting her Middle Eastern plant-based recipes. In 2023, she earned a Le Cordon Bleu Diploma, solidifying her commitment after a decade in PR.
Founder & head chef
offbeet uk
offbeet uk
peter axworthy
Peter Axworthy is the founder and head chef of OFFBEET in the UK, a purely plant based restaurant & cookery school brand who aren’t afraid to break the rules. Peter has been distinctly successful building his brand from a modest cafe to a cutting edge fine dining establishment and cookery school attracting glowing reviews from national media and attracting a host of celebrities.
Culinary Alchemist & Nutritionist
from the ground
from the ground
Meral Jibouri Mohebi
Meral, a Chopped Arabia Season 3 winner and certified holistic nutritionist, simplifies and makes a healthy lifestyle realistic. As a plant-based content creator, she shares Middle Eastern and international video recipes on social media, inspired by her personal transformation through a plant-based diet. Her journey fuels her determination to inspire others to embrace healthy eating and wellness
Chief Culinary Officer
Planet Terra LLC
Planet Terra LLC
Rusvel trujillo
Hailing from Chiapas, Mexico, Chef Rus brings over 17 years of global F&B expertise. Starting in 5-star resorts in Cancun, he journeyed through renowned kitchens in the U.S. and France. Now Chief of Culinary at Planet Terra LLC, he opened Dubai's first five-star wellness resort, Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort, showcasing his culinary prowess and extensive experience.
PXB | expo city farm
AN IMMERSIVE SERIES NOT TO BE MISSED
Join our climate-conscious cooking classes at Expo City Dubai during COP28.
Explore plant-based sessions led by expert chefs, utilizing fresh farm produce. Join us in creating delicious meals with a positive impact — reserve your spot and cook for a greener planet!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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