Passionate for pastry from his early ages Chadi Karam took courses at “Le Notre Paris” and many training centers. At the age of 18, he started his career at Le Vendome Intercontinental Hotel where he was mentored by Chef Charles Azar. He worked as a Pastry Chef responsible for the opening and the development of the brand “Lily’s” downtown Beirut. He also went on to becoming the pastry chef at Cheval Blanc, the luxury hotel in the Maldives. Now, he works as Executive Pastry Chef of Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire in Shanghai.
GET TO KNOW CHADI KARAM
His Philosophy
Bring happiness, taste and pleasure always at the heart of his work
Greatest Inspiration
High quality pastries which involves selecting the best ingredients and materials as well as attention to details and a mastery of techniques
Culinary Philosophy
Lara3 believes cooking should be accessible and frank. A meal doesn’t have to be fancy and elaborate to look and taste amazing. The simplest recipes executed in the right way make for food that is quite simply divine.
