Joumana Jacob is known for its creative and colourful buffets, from mouhallabié shells to rainbow einab.
"When we came back to Paris in 2021, I threw myself into events and catering. It was a considerable challenge, because the space was already well taken up. With Maison Joumana, I represent brands at cocktail parties and inaugurations, adapting to their style, colours, themes, desires and textures, while retaining the Lebanese influence". - Joumana Jacob for l'Orient-le-Jour.
Surrounded by a team of four permanent employees, and "extras, regularly, only women", Joumana Jacob concocts her preparations in her laboratory in the 9th arrondissement.
"Recently, Longchamp presented its new autumn/winter collection, and I designed the dishes to illustrate this and highlight the green and white chequered pattern. The white was topped with labne toast, and the green with courgette cream with tahini. Last year, Chanel wanted to showcase its exceptional craftsmanship, so I emphasised the handmade aspect, with lots of colours, particularly purple, which was in vogue. I think this aesthetic sense comes from my father, who was an art collector" - Joumana Jacob for L'Orient-le-Jour.
Photo: An all-green checkerboard for the Longchamp brand. OLJ.