Beyond the Drink: How Mr. Lyan Is Redefining What Hospitality Can Be (S12/Ep.06)

Ryan Chetiyawardana, known globally as Mr. Lyan, is not your average bartender - he’s a boundary-pushing innovator whose work continues to reshape how we think about food, drink, and connection. From his early days in kitchens to launching award-winning bars around the world, Ryan shares how curiosity, collaboration, and care are at the heart of everything he does. We talk about what it means to build spaces that are welcoming, sustainable, and deeply intentional - and how hospitality becomes a way to connect, care for, and uplift others. He also opens up about his advocacy for reducing food waste and his long-standing support of Action Against Hunger, using his platform to help fight global hunger. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Ryan Chetiyawardana.This season of #BeyondtheDrink is brought to you by Fords Gin, - the cocktail gin.Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com