#32 - Zineb Hattab: From Software Developer to Michelin-Star Chef (Englisch)

GUEST: Zineb “Zizi” Hattab


Zizi is a trailblazing chef who has redefined the boundaries of
vegan cuisine in Switzerland and around the world.


She was born and raised in Spain to Moroccan parents and far
removed from the culinary world, she studied and worked as a
software developer until she was 24 years old.


Zizi however had a burning passion for cooking simmering within
her, that led her to quit her stable job at 24 years old and
embark on an extraordinary adventure under the guidance of some
of the world's most renowned chefs, including the likes of
Daniela Soto-Innes, Andreas Caminada, Massimo Bottura, and Dan
Barber.


But Zizi didn’t stop there.


Over the past 4 years, after she came back from New York. Zizi
has open three plant-based restaurants here in Zurich: KLE, DAR
and COR.


After only two years in business, Zizi's work has earned her
prestigious recognition, including the first vegan chef in
Switzerland to be awarded both a red and a green Michelin star,
and she has also been named a 'Hospitality Pioneer' by The
World's 50 Best's 50 Next list.


She is also the author of her own cook book called “The Taste of
Love”, which was nominated for Germany’s best Vegan cookbook.


Zizis journey is a compelling tale of transformation and marked
by her relentless pursuit of culinary excellence, her dedication
to sustainable practices, and her commitment to challenging the
status quo within the restaurant industry.





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CHAPTERS:


(00:00) Intro - Zineb Hattab


(02:44) From Software Developer to Chef


(18:39) Attitude of Excellence and Passion


(25:25) Working with Andreas Caminada


(28:12) The Brutal Kitchens of New York


(37:23) Becoming the Person you need to be


(46:07) Opening Restaurant Klee in Switzerland


(53:48) Reasons for Going Vegan


(58:16) Creating the Menu for a Michelin-Star Restaurant


(01:05:59) Values & Life Philosophy


(01:11:26) Behavioral Change


(01:14:34) Knowledge is Power


(01:19:00) Meaning of Life


(01:23:04) Challenge: Take an Inventory of what you buy





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LINKS & RESSOURCES:


Restaurant KLEE

Restaurant DAR

Restaurant COR