Shawn Aoki & Ryan Harris: Scaling Culinary Vision In Dubai’s Dynamic Food Scene The Meez podcast

Shawn Aoki & Ryan Harris: Scaling Culinary Vision in Dubai’s Dynamic Food Scene

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In this episode, Josh sits down with chefs Shawn Aoki and Ryan Harris to explore their journey from working in hotels to running a successful culinary consultancy in Dubai's dynamic food scene. They dive into the unique challenges of menu development, ingredient sourcing, and the competitive nature of the culinary community in Dubai. Throughout the conversation, Shawn, Ryan, and Josh discuss the importance of understanding client needs while developing new culinary concepts, emphasizing how the creative process adapts to the growing demands of a consultancy.

The trio also shares insights on the balance between maintaining creative control and learning to delegate as businesses expand. They touch on the importance of continuous learning through travel, the evolving world of food trends, and how AI is influencing recipe development. The episode wraps up with a conversation on the timeless value of cookbooks as sources of inspiration for culinary professionals. Tune in for an engaging, professional, and thought-provoking discussion about scaling culinary businesses and staying ahead in a fast-paced industry.

Links and resources 📌

Visit meez: https://www.getmeez.com

Follow meez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmeez

Follow Josh on instagram: @joshlsharkey

Visit H°A Hospitality: https://www.harrisaoki.com

Follow H°A Hospitality: @harrisxaoki

Follow Shawn Aoik: @chef.shawn.aoki

Follow Ryan Harris: @chefryanharris

Chapters

1. Culinary Adventures Abroad (00:00:00)

2. Meeting in Dubai: A Culinary Journey (00:01:08)

3. The Allure of Dubai: A Chef's Perspective (00:04:34)

4. Transitioning from Cooking to Consultancy (00:10:03)

5. The Art of Client Collaboration (00:21:17)

6. Pursuing Customers (00:29:15)

7. Exploring Culinary Inspirations (00:32:37)

8. Scaling the Business (00:35:51)

9. Recipe Development Challenges (00:39:47)

10. Trends in Food Consultancy (00:43:27)

11. The Role of AI in Daily Work (00:49:18)

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