Write Hatem Mohamed
Partnership Launch
Revel Hospitality, Cairo’s leading hospitality group, has partnered with Gourmonde, Dubai-based F&B PR & Creative agency to launch The Chef’s Table, a chef-led culinary series at Hilton Cairo Heliopolis.
Series Kickoff with Chef Robin Höfer
The first series will kick off with three exclusive dinners by Chef Robin Höfer, a German native and Executive Chef of Kraken Dubai. On 4, 5 and 6 June, 2026, Höfer will present a menu inspired by his interpretation of local ingredients and flavours, reimagined through his culinary lens and contemporary European techniques.
Storytelling Through Food
Storytelling lies at the heart of “The Chef’s Table” series, where each dish is designed to evoke a memory, feeling or emotion through food. Having honed his craft through MICHELIN-starred restaurants across Europe and Dubai, Chef Robin Höfer was also named a finalist for Gault&Millau UAE’s Future Great of the Year 2025. Now leading Kraken, a seafood restaurant rooted in local sourcing and seasonality, Höfer looks forward to bringing his ingredient-led creations to Cairo diners.
Chef’s Statement
“This is my second time cooking in Cairo, and returning to this vibrant city brings back fond memories of my first visit with the Ossiano Dubai team. Egyptian hospitality has always been incredibly warm and welcoming, and I’m excited to share this experience through dishes inspired by the region and its ingredients,” says Höfer.
Menu Highlights
Inspired by flavours of the Middle East, the menu will feature a rendition of one of Höfer’s most acclaimed dishes, “The Lamb of Gratitude” originally created for the S. Pellegrino Young Chef Award 2024, where he was nominated as a Regional Finalist. Built around local ingredients such as dates, loomi (black lemon) and spices, the dish reflects Höfer’s deeply personal interpretation of the region and its flavours. Guests are in for a surprise as Höfer presents his fried “Olive” stuffed with halloumi, and served with wood-grilled bread paired with dukkah and za’atar dip.
Partner Vision
“The Chef’s Table Series was born from a shared appreciation for hospitality as an experience rather than simply a service. Through this collaboration, we wanted to create something that feels personal, immersive, and emotionally driven, where every dinner becomes a dialogue between culture, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Bringing Chef Robin Höfer to Cairo marks the beginning of a series that celebrates not only remarkable culinary talent, but also the power of food to create connection, curiosity, and lasting memory,” Ziad El Kerdany, Founder & CEO, Revel Hospitality.
Hilton’s Perspective
Andreas Jersabeck, General Manager of Hilton Cairo Heliopolis, says: “Through collaborations with visionary chefs like Robin Höfer, we continue to build on Hilton’s legacy of culinary excellence and iconic hospitality, while creating immersive dining experiences that connect global expertise with the rich cultural spirit of Egypt.”
Venue and Reservations
Set in the heart of the city, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis is known for its world-class hospitality and immersive culinary experiences, bringing together global flavours, refined techniques and the vibrant spirit of Cairo. As a destination where new encounters spark memorable moments, the hotel continues to create experiences centred around discovery, connection and contemporary gastronomy, all delivered with the warmth and sophistication that define the Hilton experience.
