Chef Jozef Youssef is a renowned celebrity chef, culinary innovator, and sensory experience designer who is revolutionizing the intersection of food, science, emotion, and culture. As the founder of Kitchen Theory, a distinguished sensory design studio, he has been at the forefront of pioneering the field of multi-sensory and immersive food experiences since 2013. By skillfully combining fine dining with psychology, flavor anthropology, and design-led storytelling, he has redefined the boundaries of culinary excellence.
Throughout his illustrious career, Jozef has had the privilege of working in some of London's most esteemed Michelin-starred kitchens, including The Connaught and The Dorchester. Today, he is globally recognized for designing high-profile brand experiences for prominent organizations such as Audi, Siemens, and Cartier. Additionally, his academic pursuits have yielded over 29 published research papers in collaboration with Oxford University and Imperial College London, where he explores the future of food through research, education, and immersive experience design.
As a TEDx speaker, academic contributor, TV judge on Food Network US, and podcast host, Jozef seamlessly bridges the realms of science, culture, sustainability, and storytelling to create Chef's Table experiences that transcend mere meals and become journeys through memory, identity, and perception.
