EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 40 MIN
How To Become A... Founder of a Cinematic Dining Experience
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What happens when your two obsessions, movies and food, become a business?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace talks to Amy, the founder of Taste Film, about building a cinematic dining concept that pairs full film screenings with menus inspired by the movies. From the seed idea in 2017 to pop-ups, COVID pivots, viral growth, and expansion into new cities. Amy walks us through the messy, thrilling reality of turning nostalgia into a scalable hospitality experience.They discuss:• The moment the idea came to life (Goodfellas + garlic = epiphany).• Moving from TV runner → college teacher → entrepreneur.• Prototyping: pop-ups, borrowing friends, borrowing kitchens, and buying a projector.• Keeping the brand alive during COVID (Taste Film at Home, cook-alongs, delivery boxes).• Operational lessons: menu development, working with venue chefs, and protecting the guest experience.• Growth pains: viral moments, hiring too fast, learning finance, and building a team.• Expansion strategy: Manchester, Edinburgh, B2B / studio premieres, and international options.• Practical tradeoffs: safety nets, part-time vs all-in, funding risk, and the emotional cost of scaling.Amy also shares honest entrepreneurial advice: start small, learn event ops, know your numbers, protect the product, and lean on people who believe in you.Resources:Taste Film: https://tastefilm.co.uk/The book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/entrepreneur-revolution/daniel-priestley/9780857089731🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What happens when your two obsessions, movies and food, become a business?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace talks to Amy, the founder of Taste Film, about building a cinematic dining concept that pairs full film screenings with menus inspired by the movies. From the seed idea in 2017 to pop-ups, COVID pivots, viral growth, and expansion into new cities. Amy walks us through the messy, thrilling reality of turning nostalgia into a scalable hospitality experience.They discuss:• The moment the idea came to life (Goodfellas + garlic = epiphany).• Moving from TV runner → college teacher → entrepreneur.• Prototyping: pop-ups, borrowing friends, borrowing kitchens, and buying a projector.• Keeping the brand alive during COVID (Taste Film at Home, cook-alongs, delivery boxes).• Operational lessons: menu development, working with venue chefs, and protecting the guest experience.• Growth pains: viral moments, hiring too fast, learning finance, and building a team.• Expansion strategy: Manchester, Edinburgh, B2B / studio premieres, and international options.• Practical tradeoffs: safety nets, part-time vs all-in, funding risk, and the emotional cost of scaling.Amy also shares honest entrepreneurial advice: start small, learn event ops, know your numbers, protect the product, and lean on people who believe in you.Resources:Taste Film: https://tastefilm.co.uk/The book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/entrepreneur-revolution/daniel-priestley/9780857089731🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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