Season 10 - Episode 8 - From a DM to Dubai: How to build a Culinary Phenomenon

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. 🍴 Follow Little Jun’s: https://www.instagram.com/junsdubai/?hl=en 🍽️ Website: https://www.junsdubai.com/ 🎙️ You support the show by leaving a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast ! Food is Memories ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices