In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Owen Han, viral content creator and sandwich aficionado. With a new cookbook titled Stacked about to launch, Owen shares his journey from making his first food video to building a social media following of over six million fans across TikTok and Instagram.
They dive into Owen’s love for sandwiches, how he defines a sandwich (spoiler: a hot dog is a sandwich!), and his process for turning classic dishes into fun, new creations. Along the way, they discuss the challenges of creating engaging food content, what it’s like working with other culinary creators, and how Owen is expanding beyond sandwiches with longer-form videos on YouTube.
Tune in to hear more about Owen’s unique background, including his Italian and Chinese heritage, and what it’s like to collaborate with icons like Martha Stewart and Giada De Laurentiis.
Key Points:
- The early inspiration for Owen’s sandwich creations and how his love for food started with his Italian nonna’s simple Nutella sandwiches.
- Owen’s path from hospital dietary aide to viral social media creator.
- The surprising role “luck” played in launching his food career, and why a chicken bacon avocado sandwich changed everything.
- Owen’s thoughts on sandwich bread, including his love for sourdough baguettes, and the challenges of air pockets in artisan bread.
- Owen’s creative process for sandwich recipes and the balance of classic flavors with personal twists from his heritage.
- How Owen handles failed recipe experiments, and why he won’t be making cold lamb sandwiches again any time soon!
- What Owen believes about expanding into long-form content on YouTube and why short-form video is still the best way to gain traction.
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