Sami Tamimi is executive head chef across the three Ottolenghi London-based delis. He is in the kitchen every day, creating new dishes and innovative menus as well as developing and nurturing young kitchen talents. Alongside Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi is co-author of two bestselling cookbooks: 'Ottolenghi: The Cookbook' and 'Jerusalem' which won the James Beard ‘Best International Cookbook’ award and the Observer Food Monthly ‘Best Cookbook’ Award, amongst others.