Idit Catering Brings Ethiopian Cuisine to Israeli Workplaces for Sigd Holiday

 Idit Catering, one of the pioneers of introducing Ethiopian cuisine into Israeli workplace dining, is preparing special menus for the upcoming Sigd holiday, bringing traditional Ethiopian dishes to workplaces across the country.

The initiative will allow thousands of employees at companies served by Idit to experience the rich flavors and culinary traditions of Ethiopian Jewish culture through specially prepared holiday meals.

Traditional Ethiopian Dishes Take Center Stage

The special menu will feature traditional injera platters accompanied by a wide selection of meat, vegetarian dishes and salads.

Among the featured dishes are:

Traditional meat dishes:

• Doro Wat – A spicy chicken stew served with hard-boiled eggs.

• Yek'apt Seneh – Spicy beef cooked in a tomato-based sauce.

• Alicha Dinich Wat – A mild beef and potato stew.

Vegetarian specialties:

• Kik Wat – A spicy legume puree.

• Atar Wat – A spicy pea stew.

• Duba Wat – A traditional pumpkin stew.

The meals will also include a selection of accompanying salads. For dessert, employees will be served fried strips of injera topped with powdered sugar and chocolate.

Celebrating Ethiopian Heritage Through Food

Ran Katzman, CEO of Idit Catering, emphasized the company's commitment to celebrating cultural diversity and preserving culinary traditions.

"Idit employs chefs and cooks of Ethiopian origin, and it is a great honor for us to serve our customers some of the finest dishes of Ethiopian cuisine on the holiday of the Ethiopian community," Katzman said.

"Sigd represents Jewish unity and identity. Through the healthy and rich culinary traditions of Ethiopian cuisine, we want to give people an opportunity to experience and connect with the moving and inspiring heritage of Ethiopian Jews in Israel."

Growing Popularity of Ethiopian Cuisine

Nofar Worka, who leads the Ethiopian cuisine trend at Idit, said that Ethiopian food has gained considerable popularity in Israel in recent years.

"Over the past several years, Ethiopian cuisine has become increasingly popular in Israel, and the Sigd holiday has developed into a significant event in Israeli culture," Worka said.

The company's initiative reflects a broader trend toward incorporating diverse culinary traditions into institutional catering and workplace dining.

Serving 75,000 Meals Every Day

Idit Catering serves approximately 75,000 meals daily at dozens of workplaces throughout Israel.

The company has positioned Ethiopian cuisine as part of its broader effort to introduce employees to different culinary cultures while recognizing the contributions and heritage of Israel's diverse communities.

Through its special Sigd menus, Idit aims to turn a traditional cultural celebration into an opportunity for employees from different backgrounds to discover Ethiopian Jewish history, hospitality and food.