Rita is based in the beautiful coastal region of Jounieh, Lebanon. She grew up surrounded by the rhythms of Lebanese home cooking, watching her mother and grandmother prepare meals that brought people together.

At 16 Rita chose to step into a professional kitchen for the first time. Those early days were long and demanding, but they confirmed what she already felt: that cooking was the path she wanted to follow. She later studied. Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management at the Université Saint- Joseph de Beyrouth, while continuing to gain hands-on experience in some of Lebanon’s well-regarded restaurants. Wanting to deepen her skills, she moved to France to study pastry at the prestigious Ferrières Hospitality & Luxury Management School.

Today, Chef is back in Lebanon, sharing her knowledge and love for cooking. Her style is rooted in tradition but guided by curiosity, always aiming to make cooking feel approachable and enjoyable. She is a private chef creating whimsical and joyful dinners for her guests that wow and delight all of the senses.

Cooking with Rita is about more than following a recipe: it’s about understanding the story behind the food, feeling confident in the kitchen, and enjoying the process. She loves connecting with people from around the world and bringing a piece of Lebanese culture into their homes.