Adam Handling - Losing Everything, Making £148k a Day, Winning Great British Menu and 2 Michelin

Ever wondered what it takes to build a £10M restaurant empire? Chef Adam Handling joins Dan Pope to unpack the brutal realities of building a £10M restaurant empire. From nearly losing his parents' house during COVID-19 to making £148,000 on Valentine's Day via home deliveries, Adam's journey is a masterclass in resilience. We dive deep into his Chanel vs. Hermes philosophy on brand building, why his team researches guests online for the ultimate dining experience, and his bold mission to redefine British cuisine. If you want to know what it really takes to chase two Michelin stars while dodging every missile on planet earth, this is a must-listen.#AdamHandling #Hospitality #BusinessGrowth #DanPopeON THE MENU:00:00 Intro01:05 Surviving the Restaurant Business03:16 The Cayman Islands Restaurant Disaster10:16 How COVID Almost Destroyed Everything15:02 Risking His Parents' House to Survive17:59 The Power of Positive Leadership25:00 Turning Down £100k to Protect the Brand27:14 From Rebellious Kid to Gleneagles Chef34:36 Building an Unbreakable Core Team43:00 Brand Identity: Frog & Ugly Butterfly55:14 The Secret to Ultimate Guest Experience01:10:02 Making £10M & Reinvesting Profits01:17:21 Launching a Secret Caviar Brand01:19:33 Chasing Two Michelin Stars01:24:31 Inside Adam's Intense Daily Routine01:31:13 Personal Struggles & Cancel Culture01:38:03 Redefining British Cuisine02:14:37 Dealing with Haters & Misconceptions ============================================== ♨️Still bloody HUNGRY? Course ya are. Each week I spend 15 hours writing my newsletter. It’ll take you 5 mins to read. Full of wisdom from the biggest names in food and drink. Subscribe here - https://hungryfeast.beehiiv.com/🍲 ============================================== 🤝 Let's Connect! ►Let’s link-up here ​ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pope/) ►Stalk me here ​ (https://www.instagram.com/_hungry.pod/) This episode was edited by: G.Thomas Craig (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gthomascraig/)