Available for residencies, pop-ups & masterclasses worldwide.
Chef Mona Poordaryaeinezhad blends the time-honoured flavours of Persia with contemporary technique. Her cooking highlights saffron, pomegranate, dried limes and fragrant herbs, creating dishes that tell stories of ancient traditions and modern innovation.
Trained in both classical Persian cuisine and modern culinary arts, Chef Mona has spent over a decade perfecting her craft. Her approach celebrates the complexity of Persian flavours while making them accessible to contemporary palates.
Through her workshops, pop-ups, and private dining experiences, she shares not just recipes, but the cultural heritage and stories behind each dish, creating memorable culinary journeys for her guests.
Honoring tradition while embracing innovation
Classical Persian masters & modern culinary institutes
Refined technique meets authentic flavours
"Every dish is a bridge between the ancient kitchens of Persia and the modern dining table."
— Chef Mona
Rich pomegranate walnut stew with tender duck.
Traditional date and walnut dessert with toasted flour and butter.
Crispy Persian pastry filled with nuts and cardamom, dusted with sugar.
Fragrant dill rice cooked with fava beans and saffron chicken.
Traditional Persian date-filled cookies with cardamom and floral patterns.
Specializing in Persian & Iranian Cuisine
Trained hundreds of students in authentic dishes and desserts of Persia and Iran. Worked with IIHM.
Hormozgan, Iran
Ensured perfection and quality learning. Successfully trained approx. 7000 students during tenure.
Bandar Abbas, Iran
Focused on transferring skills with theoretical and practical guidance to students.
India & International
Held and participated in multiple Persian, Iranian & Arabic food festivals at top hotels including Shangri-La New Delhi, Trident Hyderabad, Sheraton Delhi, ITC Maratha Mumbai, Taj Mumbai, JW Marriott Bangalore, Hyatt Centric Bengaluru, and more.
Small-batch essentials curated by Chef Mona — bring the soul of Persian cooking to your kitchen.
Need bulk or gifting? Contact us for custom hampers.
Explore Chef Mona’s forthcoming cookbook and special editions.
From fragrant stews to golden tahdig — a contemporary journey through Persian home cooking. Chef-tested recipes, techniques, and stories to bring Persian hospitality into your kitchen.
Personally signed by Chef Mona. Includes a saffron-blooming guide.
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