CO-Founders

Amr loves exploring new opportunities and fresh initiatives just as much as he loves trying new food. A jack-of-all-trades, Amr has experience providing trainings, consulting, and even volunteering with school children in India! He loves traveling to explore new cuisines and cultures. His favorite dish remains to be a mystery until this day, but as soon as we know it we will surely let you know.

Meet Aya, a student balancing med school by day, and uncovering Cairo's food scene by night. When she's not buried under her textbooks, you'll find her on a quest for that perfect cup of coffee. Her love for cuisines spans the globe, but there's a special place in her heart for her very own.

Fady, a doctor by day, guide by night! Ever since he can remember he's been fascinated with everything related to food... From the picking of the freshest of ingredients to the processing to the cooking and down to his favorite part, eating of course. Especially if it's kunafa!

Inas is an animal rescuer and a local resident of Downtown Cairo. She is infatuated with its architecture, history and all the hidden gems it carries. She loves to travel and to explore the cuisine of the country straight away to get a glimpse into their everyday life. Her favorite food of all time is Koshari. She enjoys wandering in downtown streets aimlessly, and feeding the stray animals that she encounters.

Karima can’t live without spaghetti bolognese and her plants. When she is not busy with those two, she works as an innovation consultant. Karima loves traveling, volunteering, and meeting new people around large tables of food. She truly believes in chef José Andrés quote “We should build longer tables, not higher walls.

Marco Nabil is an Egyptian artist and engineer with a passion for exploring the culinary landscape around the world. He shuffles between writing music for cinema and building buses for Volvo, then winds down at Bellies En Route. Marco’s favorite food is Sushi, but in an apocalypse, the most practical choice to stash would be grilled chicken.

Mariam is an artist, a graphic designer and a huge foodie at heart. She’s “in the flow” when cooking in the kitchen and claims she can live in a supermarket forever. Her love and loyalty for Egyptian food grow year after year, but that doesn’t mean her eyes don’t light up when she discovers a new dumplings place or when she sinks in a hot bowl of pho.

Mariam Moawia is a filmmaker, artist and writer. In 2019, she created a documentary about Egyptian cuisine and culture, and since then has been passionate about connecting with her Egyptian heritage. She enjoys cooking Egyptian dishes and learning about their origin stories. Her favorite Egyptian food is Molokheya.

Mina is a transformational coach and trainer with a passion for helping people gain awareness, transcend their limitations and discover their true potentials. He’s always eager to learn new things and share his insights with others. He believes that happy meals are good for your health just as they are for your mind & soul. If Mina had to choose a favorite dish, it would always be one that’s made with love!

Noran is a producer/filmmaker and a mom of two cats. Her love for food started at 15 when she ditched studying for a next day exam and spent 7 hours making pizza from scratch. Around the same time, she was discovering her passion for storytelling through binge reading fiction novels under her desk in maths classes. Since then, she's been following a curious urge to explore people, culture and stories through food and art. Her heartbreak food is okra tajin.

Nur is a keen linguist who believes that food and language are a firm door to knowing any culture thoroughly. She thinks of language in terms of puzzle and food in terms of color and richness. A boss lady, Nur started her own business in the localisation and interpreting industry 3 years ago. She likes to travel and learn new languages, one of which is food, which, to quote her, “is a language on its own.” Nur’s favorite dish is gambas al ajillo, which she learned how to cook on one of her many trips to Spain!

In another world she'd have been a corporate lawyer, but her travel passion is what shaped her. An adventurous soul, thriving to enjoy life to the fullest, but at her own pace. She left so many 9 to 5s to start her passion-project that tailor-makes personalized experiences. She enjoys going off-the-beaten-track, and is always in the lookout for her next big adventure; be it camping in the middle of nowhere, climbing a mountain, becoming a spinning instructor, you name it! When it comes to food she is never afraid to try anything.

Safia is an Egyptian translator and food tour guide who lives in Cairo. She loves traveling, meeting new people and trying new food. She also likes languages and culture and thinks they are so fun to learn.

Sara is a trainer and supervisor in Safe Egypt, an Egyptian organization that provides awareness workshops. Always up to try new food, hobbies, and sports. She will never say no to a plate of kofta, and will always find room for a cup of fresh juice.