Send us a text 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 visionaries01:00 Chef JKP Live Announcement02:39 Meet Natasha Sideris: Her Culinary Journey08:09 Entering the World of Hospitality21:21 Launching Tashas and Defining a Brand42:51 Expanding with Flamingo Room & Galaxy Bar57:17 DIFC and New Market Challenges01:07:20 Wellness, Balance & Industry Realities01:13:35 Global Expansion & Cookbook Creation01:21:43 Fast Casual Concepts & Scaling Smart01:30:03 The Future of Dining in MENA01:33:13 Quick Fire Questions01:39:57 Advice for Aspiring RestaurateursLearn more about Tasha's Group: https://www.tashasgroup.com/You can see what Natasha is up to on LinkedINA huge thank you to our partners:Luvv Fits – luvvfits.comWestholme – westholme.com🚨 The Chef JKP Podcast is going LIVE! 🚨Join us for unfiltered, real conversations on April 13th, 20th, and 27th at Timeout Market Dubai. Expect deep insights, audience Q&As, and a chance to connect with industry leaders.Please leave us a review on Apple, Spotify or any podcasting site - it’s the best way to support the show!Food is memories! Enjoy the episode! 🍴Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support the show Follow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE
