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Craft a Feast for Iftar at IDAM by Alain Ducasse

4 March 2024

Chef Fabrice Rosso Holds Ramadan Masterclass Series

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IDAM by Alain Ducasse (IDAM) presents an exclusive Ramadan Cooking masterclass series hosted by IDAM’s Head Chef, Fabrice Rosso scheduled every Sunday during the Holy Month. The masterclass series provides food enthusiasts an opportunity to learn IDAM’s recipes from 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March until 7th April.

Known for its innovative culinary offerings, IDAM invites participants to join a series of immersive cooking sessions led by Chef Fabrice Rosso. Chef Fabrice has more than 12 years of culinary management, menu development, and menu engineering experience, gained from Michelin-starred restaurants in Monaco, France, Switzerland and Holland.

Tailored to provide attendees with invaluable insights into crafting delectable dishes, three new dishes will be taught every week starting with fresh scallop carpaccio, truffled vinaigrette, beef wellington in shallot pepper sauce and strawberry souffle ice cream. The masterclasses promise an unparalleled gastronomic journey. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn expert techniques, uncover essential ingredients, and gain a deeper understanding behind each dish.

"We are delighted to launch our Ramadan Cooking masterclass series at IDAM," said Yves Godard, F&B Operations Director of IN-Q Enterprises (IN-Q), the commercial arm of Qatar Museums. "Ramadan is a time for reflection, community, and sharing, and what better way to celebrate than by coming together to explore the rich tapestry of flavours that IDAM offers."

Conducted at the state-of-the-art kitchen facilities of IDAM, these masterclasses ensure participants experience premium culinary training in a luxurious setting. This unique opportunity not only enhances the participants' cooking skills but also allows them to create memorable dishes for family and friends during Ramadan.

Moreover, in addition to the hands-on cooking sessions, participants will have the pleasure of indulging in their prepared dishes, further enhancing the immersive nature of this culinary journey.

"Join me at IDAM for a journey of culinary discovery this Ramadan," Chef Fabrice Rosso invited. "Let's explore the artistry behind each dish, learn new techniques, and share in the joy of cooking as a community."

For reservations or further information, please visit idam.com or contact +974 4422 4488.

About IN-Q ENTERPRISES

IN-Q Enterprises WLL (IN-Q) is the commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Museums (QM), trading primarily in the retail and food & beverage/hospitality sectors.

Since our establishment in 2015, IN-Q has created a reputation for quality, exclusivity, authenticity, and creativity in everything that we do—themes inspired by the mission of QM.

IN-Q is a key stakeholder behind QM's delivery of its commitment to instigate Qatar’s future generation of arts, heritage, and museum professionals by nurturing creative talent and creating commercial opportunities for young artists, designers, and entrepreneurs.

We engage QM's audiences through merchandise, publications, and our e-shop and provide authentic food and beverage and retail experiences through diverse operations, which include:

  • F&B
      • IDAM by Alain Ducasse at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)
      • MIA Café, MIA Park café, kiosks and food trucks
      • Jiwan Restaurant at the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ)
      • Café 875 and other kiosks at NMoQ
      • Desert Rose Café at NMoQ
      • Café #999 at the Fire Station
      • Naua and 3-2-1 Café at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum (QOSM)
      • Profiles Café at M7
      • Ralph’s Coffee at Place Vendome
  • RETAIL
      • MIA Gift Shop
      • NMoQ Gift shop
      • 3-2-1 QOSM Gift Shop
      • Mathaf Gift Shop
      • Cass Art Qatar Shop
      • Exhibitions’ pop-up stores at M7, Fire Station and QM Galleries
      • QM and 3-2-1 QOSM kiosks at Doha Festival City (DFC) and MIA park
      • IN-Q Online
      • Cass Art Qatar Online (Coming Soon)

We also deliver innovative catering experiences through IN-Q Catering and facilitate venue hire for events hosted at museums and heritage sites in the following locations:

  • MIA
  • NMoQ
  • 3-2-1 QOSM
  • M7
  • Fire Station
  • Mathaf
  • Al Zubarah Fort
  • Barzan Towers
  • QM Gallery - Katara

IN-Q provides manpower services under its manpower contracting function to its primary client and parent organisation, QM.

About Groupe Ducasse Paris

Groupe Ducasse Paris is deploying its activity in food, restaurant, hospitality, education and consulting. The company constantly develops innovative ideas and ensures their sustainability. Its continuous pursuit of excellence is based on the talent of men and women, the quality of the produce and a great savoir-faire. President and Founder, Alain Ducasse is the company’s inspiration and is dedicated to offer a fair cuisine, transmission of knowledge and developing a responsible vision of his profession.

About Qatar Museums

Qatar Museums (QM), the nation's preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves, restores, and expands the nation's cultural offerings and historical sites, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.

Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, educate and encourage environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, and amplify the voices of Qatar's people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the Museum of Islamic Art and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara and the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum. Future museums include Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar, Qatar Auto Museum, Art Mill Museum and the Lusail Museum.

Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design M7, and Liwan Design Studios and Labs —that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.

Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention.

Press contact:

Maria Luisa L. Bernabe

Marketing & Communication

IN-Q Enterprises WLL

+974 4452 5335

mbernabe@qm.org.qa