Episode 85: Euphoria: The Ultimate Immersive Dining Experience with Chef Lara Norman

The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%

In this episode of the Private Chef Podcast, Chef Lara Norman, a talented private chef and the founder of Euphoria shares her journey and talks about her unique approach to creating immersive dining experiences for her clients. Chef Lara's artistic background and inspiration from theater and circus performances shine through in her innovative approach to food.
Tune in to learn Chef Lara's passion for creating magical dining experiences and how her unconventional style sets her apart in this industry.
Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:
Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/euphoria-redefining-dining-experience-with-art-and-soul/id1648363134?i=1000655575673
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S86Y5D6rmpFNO56tgkK63
Youtube https://youtu.be/DfO76IdI1EQ

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Time Stamps

00:00:35 - Cooking with Emotion
00:01:16 - Creative Inspiration
00:06:24 - Choosing a Venue
00:07:12 - Seasonal Business and Work-Life Balance
00:09:26 - The Role of Intuition and Visualization
00:10:09 - Manifestation and Hard Work
00:11:29 - Learning from Disappointments
00:13:23 - Combining Passions and Creating Unique Experiences
00:14:46 - Building a Passionate Team
00:16:28 - Creative Process and Menu Development
00:18:07 - Creating Emotional Connections Through Food
00:19:06 - Making Guests Comfortable with Uncomfortable
00:20:24 - Attracting Like-Minded Clients
00:21:10 - Incorporating Music and Sound
00:22:48 - The Challenges of Business Ownership
00:26:00 - Delegating and Team Trust
00:27:24 - Leadership vs. Boss Mentality
00:28:27 - The Intangible Aspects of Success

Sound Bites
"I cook with my heart and soul, which I believe are the main ingredients to success."
"When I first started in the Michelin star kitchen, for me, I had to unlearn what I've learned."
"People who have big minds and believe the impossible is possible are the kind of people you want to brainstorm with."
"We have to believe ourselves because if we don't, no one else will. So we just got to follow that gut."
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