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Omar Allibhoy grew up in Madrid, where food was family, identity and ritual. Over 25 years spanning Madrid and London, he trained in professional kitchens across Spain before moving to the UK with a clear mission: to bring authentic Spanish cuisine to British audiences.
Omar founded Tapas Revolution, the UK restaurant group that introduced ingredient-led Spanish cooking to the country, and he went on to become a best-selling author of four Spanish cookbooks, read by home cooks and hospitality professionals alike.
A regular on BBCтАШs Saturday Kitchen and Sunday Brunch, Omar is a seasoned speaker and presenter тАФ a natural communicator who makes Spanish cooking feel both aspirational and achievable тАФ and is frequently invited to deliver cooking demos and talks at events including Speciality & Fine Food Fair and Taste of London. He also serves as Head Judge for the World Tapas Competition.
Over the past two decades he has partnered with major brands including San Miguel, Estrella Damm and Campo Viejo, and worked closely with ICEX, Food & Wines from Spain and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. He currently serves as EU ambassador for Jam├│n Ib├йrico and Ram├│n BilbaoтАЩs Rioja wine ambassador.
Today Omar leads The Spanish Chef, a premium London catering company offering bespoke Spanish experiences for corporate events, weddings and private parties, as well as immersive cooking classes and supper clubs.
