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    Founder & Head Chef

    Raj Dagstani

    Founder & Head Chef, Marmellata Bakery & Barbassi

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    i. Biography

    Raj Dagstani is the chef and founder of Marmellata Bakery in Abu Dhabi, where he leads the bakery and works on the pass. He is also the founder and owner of Barbassi in Abu Dhabi. His previous career includes roles as director of operations at both Per Se and Bouchon Bakery in New York.

    Career - Founder / Owner, Barbassi, Abu Dhabi (2025–present) - Chef & Founder, Marmellata Bakery, Abu Dhabi (2019–present) - Director of Operations, Bouchon Bakery, New York - Director of Operations, Per Se, New York

    FAQ What is Raj Dagstani's role at Marmellata Bakery? Raj Dagstani is the founder and chef at Marmellata Bakery, where he leads the bakery and works on the pass. Which venues has Raj Dagstani founded in Abu Dhabi? He founded Marmellata Bakery in 2019 and Barbassi in 2025.