Journey of Saransh Goila: From Veggie Roots to Butter Chicken Fame

Chasing Creativity with Kiran ManralOctober 01, 202400:47:16

Journey of Saransh Goila: From Veggie Roots to Butter Chicken Fame

In this episode of 'Chasing Creativity,' host Kiran Manral interviews chef and entrepreneur Saransh Goila. Saransh shares his fascinating journey, starting from his Marwari and Sindhi roots, initially growing up vegetarian in Delhi, to tasting and later perfecting butter chicken. Known for trademarking 'Goila's Butter Chicken,' Saransh talks about his unique culinary inspirations, the challenges of scaling up a food brand, and blending his passion for acting and cooking into a successful career. With insights on growing as a chef and an entrepreneur, this episode provides an in-depth look into the evolution of Saransh's multifaceted career.

00:00 Introduction to Chasing Creativity
01:05 Saransh Goila's Culinary Journey Begins
02:24 Family Influence and Early Cooking Experiences
04:48 Pursuing a Culinary Career
06:30 From Chef to TV Personality
10:31 Winning the Maha Challenge
14:20 The Birth of Goila Butter Chicken
22:05 Elevating Expectations: From TV Chef to Brand Visionary
22:43 The Business Side: Marketing, Packaging, and Data
26:09 Challenges of Scaling Up: Quality and Consistency
28:26 Learning from Mistakes: Adapting Processes for Growth
32:01 Partnerships and Expansion: Biryani by Kilo Collaboration
36:10 Creative Process: Balancing Tradition and Innovation
40:54 Content Creation: Juggling Chef and Influencer Roles
44:27 Future Plans: Scaling, Content, and Personal Favorites