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CookingThe Art of Creating Beautiful Plates
It has often been said that we eat with our eyes. From Instagram feeds to Michelin-starred tasting menus, how a dish looks has become an integral part of how we taste, and plating has grown into a sophisticated art form of its own. Thoughtful composition, a few fine-dining techniques and some well-chosen garnishes are a big part of what separates a home-cooked dish from an impressive, restaurant-worthy one.
In this hands-on workshop, contemporary food designer and culinary artist Bahar (Somayeh) Ghasemzadeh, author of several Persian textbooks on modern food plating, introduces the art and principles of modern food plating, exploring how creativity, technique, colour, texture, and composition can transform an ordinary dish into a visually stunning culinary creation. The skills, techniques and principles you will get to explore offer style, polish, and the confidence to level up your kitchen game.
Joining her is guest speaker Haleh Sohi, a food scientist and educator, who brings the science of ingredients, flavour, and texture to the question of why some plates simply work. This workshop will help you look at food beyond its taste, discover the artistic possibilities of culinary presentation, and elevate your own dishes to dazzle and impress.