Zahra Khan is a graduate of Gordon Ramsey’s Tante Marie Culinary Academy and holder of a Le Cordon Bleu diploma. Originally from Pakistan, Zahra Khan was just a young girl when she started baking. Finding refuge in creativity, she pushed back against the pressures and expectations within her culture to follow a traditional career.
Instead, she followed her own path and combined her love for baking and art and opened one of London’s most Instagram-able’ eateries ‘Feya Café. As a successful entrepreneurial chef in a male dominated industry, Zahra is determined to empower young women and reduce gender disparity.
Feya Cafe champions diversity, zero waste and female empowerment. They can proudly say that their diverse team comes from eight different countries. Their dedication aligns with the united nations Sustainability Goal 5, to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls by the year 2030.
Zahra Khan’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for culinary arts continue to inspire both customers and aspiring chefs alike. Through Feya Café, she not only serves delectable food but also fosters a community dedicated to creativity, diversity, and empowerment. Her journey from a young girl baking in Pakistan to a successful chef and advocate in London exemplifies her resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the culinary world and beyond.
In Empowering Women Through Food and Art episode of The Pearl Lam Podcast, Zahra shares insight on her incredible journey toward becoming a chef with Pearl, while discussing the challenges of being in a traditionally male dominated field.
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