Chef Omar Bendary

Chef Omar represents the premium Italian brand Fugar, specializing in artisan gelato ingredients across the region. His background combines technical culinary expertise with commercial product knowledge, built through years of hands-on work as a Demonstration Chef with Pregel, Mac3, and Citadel Gelato. This experience positioned him as one of the region’s notable gelato specialists.

His career has focused on the technical marketing of gelato ingredients, supporting partners in solving production challenges, developing new recipes, and creating flavor concepts tailored to market needs. He has completed extensive professional training, including work under Chef Cristian at Carpigiani, nine specialized courses with Pregel in Italy, and certifications in B2B marketing, HACCP, and hygiene standards.

He has been recognized for his expertise, including the “Best Chef in the Middle East” award, and continues to contribute to the growth and advancement of the region’s gelato industry.