Burcu Cracknell

Chef Burcu is the mastermind behind Josette's, a Parisian-inspired restaurant in Dubai's Financial Centre. With a background in mechanical engineering, she found her passion for cooking while working part-time at a restaurant in Istanbul. Despite facing initial skepticism in the male-dominated culinary world, Chef Burcu rose to prominence, working alongside acclaimed chefs globally. She emphasizes gender equality in the kitchen, believing that passion and dedication are paramount. Chef Burcu's advice to aspiring female chefs is to believe in themselves and remain dedicated and patient.