Chef Shalom Kadosh has been chosen to prepare the dinner that will be held for US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the latter's Jerusalem residence next week.

Chef Kadosh has previously cooked for presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The items on the menu will be prepared from Israeli products.

Menu

First course: Ravioli filled with comfit of Jerusalem artichokes; filet of red mullet tossed with green soybeans

Pink grapefruit and pomegranate sorbet to refresh the palate

Main course: Roast fillet of beef in aromatic spices and a selection of spring vegetables

Dessert: Apple crumble mixed with red fruits; Gewurztraminer zabaglione with citrus honey

Fig and date petits fours with caramelized green almonds; coffee/tea.