Anissa Helou (born 1 February 1952) is a London-based chef, teacher, and author. She specializes in cooking and writing recipes for Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. Her cookbooks have won numerous awards. She currently lives in London and runs a cooking school, "Anissa's School."
A talented pastry chef, who cut her teeth in France, Mayada Badr heads the Culinary Arts Commission created by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture to promote this sector within the Kingdom.