How do you turn a single restaurant into a globally recognised dining group?

In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, James Knight-Paccheco sits down with Natasha Sideris, founder and CEO of the Tashas Group, for an inspiring and candid conversation about her journey from family-run kitchens to launching standout brands like Flamingo Room, Galaxy Bar, and her latest concept, Nala.

Natasha opens up about her childhood food memories, growing up in her father’s restaurant business, and how those early experiences shaped her passion for hospitality. She also dives into the realities of running a restaurant empire, the importance of work-life balance, and what it takes to scale without sacrificing quality.

Tune In To Learn:

👩‍🍳 How Natasha launched and scaled Tashas across multiple markets

👩‍🍳 The strategy behind choosing Dubai and navigating the London restaurant scene

👩‍🍳 Lessons in wellness, resilience, and sustainability in hospitality

👩‍🍳 What makes a strong hospitality brand stand out in a competitive market

👩‍🍳 Key advice for aspiring restaurateurs from one of the region’s leading visionaries

01:00 Chef JKP Live Announcement

02:39 Meet Natasha Sideris: Her Culinary Journey

08:09 Entering the World of Hospitality

21:21 Launching Tashas and Defining a Brand

42:51 Expanding with Flamingo Room & Galaxy Bar

57:17 DIFC and New Market Challenges

01:07:20 Wellness, Balance & Industry Realities

01:13:35 Global Expansion & Cookbook Creation

01:21:43 Fast Casual Concepts & Scaling Smart

01:30:03 The Future of Dining in MENA

01:33:13 Quick Fire Questions

01:39:57 Advice for Aspiring Restaurateurs

Learn more about Tasha's Group: https://www.tashasgroup.com/

You can see what Natasha is up to on LinkedIN

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