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"My cancer has made me famous." - Chef Fatima Ali
As support for Chef Fatima rose by the day, she reasoned that her diagnosis was why. But it wasn’t just that. Her tenacity, infectious smile and love for life drew people to her. Those traits brought her early success. And they also carried her through the hardships that came her way.
Fatima continues to remind us to dream big, give generously and love fearlessly. And so, her closest friends and family have come together through the Chef Fatima Foundation to carry on her life’s work.
Join us and spread the joy.
Be part of
Fatima’s world
"My cancer has made me famous." - Chef Fatima Ali
As support for Chef Fatima rose by the day, she reasoned that her diagnosis was why. But it wasn’t just that. Her tenacity, infectious smile and love for life drew people to her. Those traits brought her early success. And they also carried her through the hardships that came her way.
Fatima continues to remind us to dream big, give generously and love fearlessly. And so, her closest friends and family have come together through the Chef Fatima Foundation to carry on her life’s work.
Join us and spread the joy.
Snapshot of Fatima’s life



Floor Manager
Vermilion
New York 2011

Cafe Centro
New York 2011 - 2013

Food Network’s Chopped 2012

New York 2013

New York 2013 - 2015


Chef’s Roll
Centre Stage 2016

The Restaurant
at Meadowood 2017


















1989 - 2019
“I think I was born to be a chef. It was my calling. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s just something that I have to do.”