CHEF OMAR ORRA

NEW YORK · AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY

Refined cuisine.
Genuine hospitality.

Private dining, pop-ups, and culinary experiences inspired by a lifetime of exploration.

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Chef Omar Orra smiling in the kitchen, leaning against the counter
01 / THE INTRODUCTION

THE PHILOSOPHY

Rooted in heritage.
Shaped by experience.

From the warmth of Lebanese family gatherings to the discipline of celebrated professional kitchens, food has always been about more than the plate. It is about the people, the stories, and the moments we share.

Chef Omar Orra seated outdoors among greenery

THE STORY / OMAR ORRA

A lifetime around the table.

Raised in Ohio by Lebanese parents, Omar spent his summers in his family’s village in Lebanon, where figs, apricots, pomegranates, olives, and herbs grew in his grandmother’s garden. Long meals with family — full of conversation, music, and generosity — shaped his understanding of hospitality.

Starting in kitchens as a dishwasher at eighteen, Omar graduated from New York’s French Culinary Institute in 2010. His career has taken him through Selden Standard in Detroit and acclaimed New York kitchens including Atera, 63 Clinton, Saga, and ILIS, as well as leadership roles as sous chef and chef de cuisine.

Today his cooking brings Mediterranean roots together with contemporary global influences, seasonal ingredients, and a deeply personal approach to gathering.

WHAT I CREATE

Experiences worth gathering for.

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Private Dining

Intimate, bespoke dinners designed around your guests, the occasion, and the pleasure of a memorable meal.

02

Pop-Ups & Residencies

Creative gatherings exploring culture, ingredients, seasonality, and new culinary ideas.

03

Collaborations

Selected culinary partnerships, hospitality projects, and special events in New York and beyond.

LET'S GATHER

There is always room at the table.

For private dining inquiries, pop-ups, and collaborations, I'd love to hear what you're imagining.

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