Sayeh Tavangar

Chef, Educator, and Culinary Tour Guide | Host of Upcoming Netflix Cooking Show | Expert in Persian Cuisine

Sayeh Tavangar is a dynamic Chef in international cooking, and empowering individuals through culinary education. Transitioning from her career as a broadcast journalist to a celebrated culinary creator, Sayeh’s unique perspective integrates global flavors and draws on the vibrant food traditions of her native Tabriz, Iran, and a lifetime spent in professional kitchens to make international cooking feel fun, fearless, and downright delicious.  

• 15 years as a broadcast journalist for CBS, Reuters, Bloomberg, and RT America.  

• Featured on HBO’s La Pitchoune: Cooking in France.  

• Guest appearances on Food Network’s Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and Cooks vs. Cons.  

• Public speaker and panelist at wellness and culinary events.  

• Host of an upcoming Netflix cooking show focusing on international cuisines.  

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Sayeh leads sell-out culinary retreats—most recently an 8-day Adriatic food tour, “Chef Sayeh’s Culinary Adventure in Croatia,” spotlighting regional wines and wood-fired cooking techniques. Teaching style - Warm, witty, and obsessively organized, she breaks complex dishes into approachable steps, weaving knife-skills tips and cultural stories into every lesson. Whether you’re crafting paella, rolling tortellini, or mastering Persian stews, Sayeh’s goal is simple: help you cook with confidence and share great food with the people you love 

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