Racha's Syrian kitchen

18/05/2026

14/05/2026

A conversation with was more than just a podcast interview — it felt like a genuine, open-hearted conversation ❤️
We spoke about my life, immigration, motherhood, struggles, rebuilding, my business, and all the emotions that come with starting over and finding your place in the world.
We also spoke about why I do my cooking classes and the beautiful people who join them. For me, it has never been only about food — it’s about connection, culture, stories, laughter, and creating a space where people feel welcome and seen.
A small moment from a much deeper and emotional conversation. Thank you Jess for creating such a warm and relaxed space where I felt comfortable sharing parts of my story so openly.

Podcast link 🔗 in my bio

04/05/2026

From intimate gatherings to vibrant events, we bring the heart of Syria to your table 🇸🇾

At Racha’s Syrian Kitchen, we create unforgettable catering experiences filled with authentic flavours, beautiful presentation, and stories in every bite.

Simple, tasty, and full of flavour.

📍Sydney
🌐 Visit our website to order
📩 DM to book



Photos are from film festival 2024

01/05/2026

It was great to cater for at the celebration of 150 years of Arabic print media, launching the Al-Ahram Digital Archives. highlighted the importance of this new acquisition for Arabic-language research and teaching at UNSW, hosted by the School of Humanities and Languages, with thanks to

To celebrate this occasion, which honors an Egyptian magazine, I took on the challenge of cooking koshary with the help of my Egyptian friend Shaimaa Haroun #

20/04/2026

Loving what you do is the greatest treasure 🩷🙌🏻

19/04/2026

What is your favourite vegetable?

17/04/2026

Only 2 spots available for tomorrow’s cooking class…

If you don’t have plans yet and you’re wondering what to do this weekend, come join me and learn a little about Syrian cooking.

And if you’re curious about why I cook and what drives me, here’s a little bit about me.

To learn more or to buy your tickets, visit my website or book through the link in my bio.

Please don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave me a comment 🥰, your feedback is very important

And don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel, leave me a comment 🤍 and tell me what you’d love to learn or what you’d like me to teach in my next cooking class.

16/04/2026

Something new is cooking behind the scenes… 👀✨
I’m so excited to soft launch my YouTube channel with a comforting Syrian classic — mjadarah 🧡 a dish that’s simple, soulful, and full of memories. I was hoping to launch this during Ramadan, but it took us a little longer to get everything ready… and now it’s finally here.
This is just the beginning of sharing more stories, flavours, and traditions with you beyond Instagram. If you want more, you can head to my YouTube channel and watch the full version with all the details.

the link is in my website in bio.

If you watch the video, I’d love your support—please leave a comment on YouTube and let me know what you think 🤍🍽️

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15/04/2026

The excitement is still real! Thrilled to be one of 7 chefs invited to ‘Our Shared Future’ dinner series for ! Cooking alongside incredible talented chefs from , it is a highlight of my year.

On May 28th, indulge in our 4-course menu celebrating rescued ingredients & social change, featuring 95% fresh NSW produce. I'm bringing a taste of Syria to the table!

Secure your tickets via bio 💛

30/03/2026

Syrian Cooking Class– Back to Our Roots

🗓️ Saturday, 18 of April
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Impact Story Lab Sydney - Digital Storytellers (10-minute walk from Gadidigal Metro Station)

Link 🔗 in bio

Join me this April for our very first cooking class of the year — a special gathering that takes us back to the heart of Syrian kitchens, where food is more than just a meal… It’s memory, tradition, and connection.

In this class, we’ll explore the beauty of simple, soulful cooking through one of our most beloved dishes: Zucchini Fatteh ( Fattet Makmour). A dish that brings together layers of flavour, texture, and history — from crispy bread to creamy yoghurt and fragrant toppings — each spoonful tells a story of home.

In Syria, food is a language of love, generosity, and togetherness. It’s where stories are shared, hands come together, and hearts are warmed.

Together we will:

🥰 Learn how to prepare authentic Fatteh using traditional Syrian methods
• Discover the secrets behind balancing flavours and textures
• Prepare a fresh seasonal salad
• Create a vibrant dip to complement our meal
• Finish with a simple, comforting Syrian sweet

🌟 Plus:
🥤 Welcome drink on arrival
🪑 A shared table to enjoy the meal you’ve made
📜 A recipe to take home and recreate your experience

This class is not just about cooking — it’s about reconnecting with our roots, sharing stories, and celebrating the richness of Syrian cuisine in a warm and welcoming space.

Whether you grew up with these flavours or are discovering them for the first time, you are so welcome at the table.

I can’t wait to cook with you.

— Racha’s Syrian Kitchen 🤍

21/03/2026

What an incredible way to wrap up Ramadan—cooking up a storm with my Thermomix! Thermomix in Australia

Thank you Tina Chua - Thermomix Consultant

13/03/2026

Lakemba Nights with SBS Food and chef Amina Elshafei

11/03/2026

Lakemba Ramada nights - part 2 with SBS Food

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍

When I first arrived in Australia, I carried many things with me — memories of home, the love of my family, and the hope of building a new life for my children and myself. Like many migrant women, the journey was not always easy. There were moments of uncertainty, hard work, and learning how to start again from the beginning.

But along the way, I was lucky to meet incredible women. Women who supported me, encouraged me, opened doors, shared their wisdom, and believed in me even when I doubted myself.

Through my journey with Racha’s Syrian Kitchen, I have met chefs, writers, organisers, neighbours, mothers, and friends — women from different cultures and backgrounds — all strong in their own way. Each of them has added something beautiful to my story.

Today I celebrate them. The women who lift other women, who create community, who share kindness, and who remind us that we are never alone.

To all women — especially those who had to rebuild their lives far from home — your strength, courage, and resilience inspire me every day.

Happy International Women’s Day 🌸

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03/03/2026

✨ Exciting News! ✨

🌙 Join Racha’s Syrian Kitchen x Thermomix® – Ramadan Cooking Demo & Iftar Experience🌙

Details
📍 Where: 2-6 Danks St, Waterloo NSW 2017
📅 When: Thursday 19th of March
⏰ Time: 05:00 pm -9:00 pm
💲 Price: $75
🎟 Spaces are limited — book now to join this special culinary journey!

I’m so happy to announce a beautiful collaboration between Racha’s Syrian Kitchen and Thermomix® 🌙

We’re coming together to bring you a special Ramadan Cooking Demo & Iftar Experience — a night filled with authentic Syrian flavours, tradition, storytelling, and gathering around one table to break the fast together.

The evening will begin with a 2-hour Syrian cooking demo class, where you’ll learn how to prepare Shakriyeh w Rez (tender lamb in a creamy yogurt sauce served with fragrant rice) and discover the traditions behind a true Syrian Ramadan table.

After the demo, we will sit together to break the fast — starting with water and dates, followed by tamarind drink, lentil soup, sambousek, a selection of Syrian dips, and ending with traditional sweets.

Whether you own a Thermomix® or not — everyone is welcome. 🤍

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale
👉 Link in bio

I can’t wait to share this meaningful Ramadan night with you. 🌙✨

26/02/2026

Some of the photos from that unforgettable Iftar.
The first officially celebrated Ramadan Iftar in the history of Australia, hosted at the home of Her Excellency, the Governor-General The evening was beautifully organized by , bringing together community leaders and guests in the true spirit of Ramadan — unity, reflection, and gratitude.

25/02/2026

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18/02/2026

Ramadan Kareem from Racha Syrian Kitchen 🌙✨
To our dear family, friends, and our beautiful Australian community,
Ramadan is a very special month for Muslims around the world. It is a time of fasting from sunrise to sunset, prayer, reflection, kindness, and giving to those in need. Families gather to break their fast together at sunset with a meal called iftar, sharing food, love, and gratitude.
In Syrian culture, Ramadan is filled with warm traditions — delicious dishes, sweets, lantern lights, and beautiful nights spent with loved ones. It is not only about fasting from food, but also about nourishing the soul, spreading peace, and strengthening community.
May this blessed month bring you joy, health, peace, and togetherness.
With love,
Racha Syrian Kitchen 💛

05/01/2026

31/12/2025

Enjoy life, laugh often, and stay true to who you are ✨
A new year, and so much gratitude in my heart 🤍
Thank you for being part of my journey — for sharing food, stories, and love.
البيت مو مكان، البيت هو الناس 🤍
Wishing you a year that feels warm, safe, and full of comfort.

29/12/2025

2025 Recap ✨🇸🇾
2025 was a year full of stories, flavours, and beautiful people.

From every dish cooked, every photo taken, every event and class — this journey wouldn’t exist without you.
To everyone who supported Racha Syrian Kitchen, believed in me, trusted my food, shared my story, and stood by my vision — thank you from my heart.
You didn’t just support a small business, you supported culture, women, heritage, and home.
To my community, collaborators, customers, friends, and supporters — you are the reason I keep going.

Here’s to more cooking, more stories, and more connection in 2026 🫶

22/12/2025

Everyone who knows me knows how much I love making Ma’amoul, and I’m so proud to create these delicate, shortbread-like cookies.

Sharing them at special celebrations like Christmas and Eid is my favourite part.

Thank you to everyone who visited me at the Rozelle Market and to everyone who ordered online—your support truly means the world.

Making Ma’amoul at Christmas feels like a beautiful cultural exchange, bringing a piece of Syria into Australian homes, sharing warmth, love, and togetherness.

In Damascus, festive seasons fill every home with the aroma of semolina, Ghee, and orange blossom water. Walk through Old Damascus, and you might even hear the gentle tok… tok… tok… of wooden molds shaping the dough—a sound that whispers of family, gatherings, and celebration.

From my kitchen to yours, I wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Thank you for supporting handmade, supporting culture, and being part of this journey with me 🤍


A taste of Damascus tradition to share with your loved ones this Christmas.

—Racha

This market was supported by

02/12/2025

For the past two years, I’ve had the honour of catering for UNSW Founders.

UNSW Founders is the entrepreneurship hub of UNSW Sydney — supporting students, staff, and alumni to develop ideas, build innovations, and launch new startups.
I’m so thankful for their continuous support of my small business. They treat me not just as a caterer, but as part of their community. I appreciate how they always introduce me at their events and make space for my story and my food.
Thank you for believing in me and Racha Syrian Kitchen 🤍🍽🇸🇾