Confessions of a Malibu Private Chef: From private jets to Pita Bu - Inside the World of Oren Zroya

This week in the Cabana, we’re joined by Malibu private chef and restaurateur Oren Zroya, founder of Pita Bu and Paparazzi Pizza. Oren has spent over 30 years cooking in some of the most exclusive homes in Malibu — preparing intimate dinners for celebrities like Barbra Streisand, politicians such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and ultra-high-net-worth billionaires you’ve only seen from afar. In this fun, flavorful episode, he takes us back to when he first arrived in Malibu — young, hungry (literally), and ready to build a life through food. He shares what it’s really like cooking for the famous: the pressure, the personalities, the privacy, and the unexpected lessons. After decades cooking in elite private kitchens, Oren made a surprising shift — opening two beloved local take-out spots right here in Malibu. He talks candidly about why he chose community over private jets. We also dive into how he creates a menu from scratch, what matters most when cooking healthy meals, and why food should be sensual, joyful, and deeply nourishing. ➡️ Follow Oren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheforen/ ➡️ Check out Pita Bu (order/menu): https://order.toasttab.com/online/pitabu ➡️ Check out Paparazzi Pizza (order/menu): https://www.toasttab.com/local/order/paparazzi-malibu-29169-heathercliff-road This episode is warm, revealing, and guaranteed to make you very hungry. Pull up a chair — the Cabana kitchen is open. 🍽️🔥