{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6153258b7a432800131fe7c0/61ba477b77010000158366ba?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Saima Khan talks food, philanthropy and festive cheer  ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/undefined/1632837856158-86cb9ba4de5be037d704a1540090931d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to episode 12, the last of the series - and indeed the year! Joining Pips for this special episode is someone who turned her back on a career on Wall Street to make a name for herself as a personal chef and food entrepreneur: Saima Khan, founder of the Hampstead Kitchen.</p><p><br></p><p>Saima’s career pivot happened after she offered to step in for a friend whose personal chef had cancelled. Since then she’s wowed everyone from Hollywood stars to heads of state with her innovative, beautifully presented banquets.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>When the pandemic hit, her decision to shift focus to serving her fine dining experience in people’s homes proved to be a good one - the business has gone from strength to strength throughout a phenomenally challenging year for the food and hospitality industry.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Today she’s here to share the inside story of building her business, the importance of giving back to your local community and what happens when you serve a dish named after Michelle Obama to Donald Trump…</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Fem Foundry"}