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Season 10 - Episode 8 - From a DM to Dubai: How to build a Culinary Phenomenon
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What happens when a powerhouse entrepreneur DMs a Michelin-trained chef… and together they rewrite Dubai’s culinary playbook?
Live from Time Out Market Dubai, this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast brings you a blend of Asian-American fusion! Host James Knight-Paccheco sits down with the brains behind over 20 restaurant brands, Neha Anand and multi-award winning, Chef Kelvin Cheung from Little Jun’s.
Together, they unpack: their unique partnership, challenges, and the evolution of their culinary vision. From Neha’s family’s love for late-night pizza sparking her entrepreneurial journey, to Kelvin reflecting on the risks and rewards of starting over in Dubai.
00:00 Introduction to the Chef JKP Podcast
02:08 Meet Neha and Chef Kelvin
03:39 The Journey to Little Jun’s
04:42 Building a Culinary Vision
10:11 The Concept of Third Culture Cooking
20:19 Empowering Kelvin: Trust and Free Reign
22:43 Celebrating Success at Timeout Market
23:09 Supporting Local Talent and Community
24:15 Curating the Menu and Future Plans
26:25 Advice for Aspiring Chefs and Entrepreneurs
30:20 Quick Fire Questions
33:59 Final Thoughts and Farewell
This episode is proudly brought to you by Time Out Market Dubai.
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