To Cook Is to Create
A chef who understands flavor also creates the atmosphere.
For them, the kitchen holds meaning—not just function.
Their tools are fire and the identity of taste.
Here, every space carries a philosophy.
The kitchen reflects a mindset.
It’s more than a cooking space
it’s where flavor, design, and experience unite.
Prestigious International Awards)
In recent years, Maziar Daryaei has served as the private chef to the Saudi royal family, entrusted with the design and execution of exclusive ceremonial menus on an international level.
Among his most notable projects are Great Future 2030 in Riyadh, the COP16 United Nations Conference (2024), and the Dakar Rally (2025)—landmark events that have firmly established his reputation in the field of ceremonial cuisine.
During this period, he also served as the chief nutritional advisor and exclusive menu designer for Prince Khalid, holding an official position overseeing his personal hospitality and ceremonial affairs.
Cooking is the language of the future.
A journey from the authenticity of classic cooking to the boldness of modern cuisine;
Here, food is more than just taste—it’s an experience of culture, form, and the future.
Sustainability and the Future of Food
By embracing modern concepts such as clean cuisine, locavorism, and zero-waste menu design, Chef Maziar is recognized as a leading voice of the next-generation in sustainable cooking—a generation that blends flavor with environmental responsibility.
The Art of Culinary Concept Design)
Maziar approaches food with an architect’s mindset—a form of culinary expression where light, color, structure, and composition hold as much significance as taste itself. To him, every plate is a visual language, nourished by meaning, identity, and creativity.
Contemporary Cuisine Philosophy
For Chef Maziar Daryaei, food is a cultural statement—a multisensory experience blending Scandinavian, Italian, and Middle Eastern influences with design, locality, and flavor psychology.
Instruction in Modern Culinary Theory
Cuisine Beyond Borders
Classical Culinary Art
Classic cuisine is founded on time-tested techniques and traditional recipes that, over generations, have evolved into the very standards of culinary excellence...
The Art of Modern Cuisine
Modern cuisine is the art of blending science, technology, and creativity to craft a new experience in taste, form, and structure...
Core Principles of Traditional Cooking
In classic cuisine, methods are time-honored, ingredients are authentic, and food presentation is deeply rooted in longstanding cultural traditions and rituals...
Key Elements of Modern Culinary Art
Modern cuisine uses technology, innovation, and unique ingredients to craft a distinctive culinary experience.
Collaborating with Culinary Icons
His professional portfolio includes collaborations with world-renowned chefs such as Thomas Gugler, Francis Cardenao, Jakob, and Alexander, notably at the Michelin-starred Marchal restaurant in Denmark.
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President of Bocuse d’Or Denmark
Chef Francis
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Alongside Chef Kimberly Brack Brown, President of the American Culinary Federation, and senior members of the federation. Culinary Olympics 2024, Stuttgart.
Chef Kimberly Brack Brown
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Alongside Chef Bo Beck from Denmark at the age of 19, who served as a role model at the start of my culinary journey.
Chef Bo Beck
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At the Saudi Arabian Airlines Catering Office, 2024
Saudi Arabian Airlines Catering
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President of the Saudi Arabian Automobile Federation – Dakar Rally 2025
Prince Khalid, cousin of Mohammed bin Salman
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Dakar Rally 2025 Saudi Arabia
Chef Thomas Gugler
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