Laila Gohar

Laila Gohar (b. 1988) is a New York-based chef and artist who has become known for her food-based artworks, such as butter sculptures, a brioche armchair and a tower made from thousands of marshmallows. Born in Egypt, Gohar moved to Miami at the age of 18 to study visual arts and international relations, after which she relocated to New York to work in restaurants while building her own catering business, Sunday Supper. Today, Studio Laila Gohar organizes interactive food installations, performances and pop-ups in well-known art, design and fashion events worldwide. Gohar has also designed a kitchen-themed collection for the Danish brand HAY.