Listen "Season 10 - Episode 6 - The Latino Chef's Takeover !"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat happens when two of Dubai’s most passionate chefs bring Latin fire to the stage?Live from Time Out Market Dubai, this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast brings the energy of Latin America straight to you!Host James Knight-Pacheco sits down with two powerhouse chefs: Penelope Diaz from Fusión Ceviche, and Omar Rodriguez from Slab. Together, they dive into the roots of their culinary journeys, the highs and lows of building a brand in Dubai, and the cultural richness of Latin American cuisine.00:00 Introduction01:13 Meet the Guests: Penelope and Omar04:34 Omar's Culinary Journey06:52 Penelope's Culinary Beginnings10:16 Challenges and Triumphs in the Culinary World13:36 Fusion Ceviche: Penelope's Dream Realized16:46 Slab Kitchen: Omar's Seasonal Approach18:48 Menu Evolution and Specials19:59 Exclusive Dishes and Menu Curation20:48 The Rise and Fall of Peruvian Cuisine23:15 Challenges of Running a Restaurant25:01 Future Plans and Expansion26:26 Quick Fire QuestionsThis episode is proudly brought to you by Time Out Market Dubai.🍴 Follow Fusion Ceviche: https://www.instagram.com/fusioncevichedxb22/🍽️ Follow Slab: https://www.instagram.com/slab.uae/🎙️ You support the show by leaving a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Food is Memories!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE
More episodes of the podcast The Chef JKP Podcast
Season 11 - Episode 10 - How Two Engineers Built Dubai’s Favourite Meat Brand | Dan & Fix
20/11/2025
Season 11 - Episode 9 - What No One Tells You About Building a Restaurant in Dubai | Akmal Anuar
13/11/2025
Season 11 - Episode 6 - How a Family Business Became a Global Cookbook | Joan Tuaño Rumsey
23/10/2025
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Does Dubai Really Need Another Fine Dining Restaurant | Solemann Haddad
01/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.