How Owen Han Became TikTok’s “Sandwich King” + His New Cookbook “Stacked”

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In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear interviews @owen.han , a culinary content creator and TikTok sensation with over 6 million followers. Known as the “Sandwich King,” Owen shares his journey from delivering hospital food to becoming a full-time viral content creator. He talks about his Italian and Chinese heritage, how his chicken bacon avocado sandwich changed everything, and what inspired his debut cookbook, Stacked.

Listen as Owen discusses the creative process behind his viral videos, collaborations with icons like Martha Stewart, and his passion for bringing exciting new twists to classic sandwiches. If you're a fan of innovative cooking or looking for sandwich inspiration, this episode is for you!

Key Topics:

*Owen's path from hospital work to TikTok fame
*The viral sandwich that kickstarted his content career
*Behind the scenes of Owen’s cookbook, Stacked
*Collaborating with food icons like Martha Stewart
*Tips for aspiring food content creators
*Owen's unique sandwich recipes and creative process

Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Owen Han and his journey
2:00 - Early food memories and love for sandwiches
4:45 - From TikTok to full-time food content creation
10:12 - Behind the scenes of Owen’s viral videos
14:00 - What defines a sandwich in Owen's eyes?
18:50 - The making of Stacked and new recipes
24:00 - Collaborations and creative processes
30:30 - Advice for aspiring food content creators

OWEN HAN
Owen's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/owen.han/
Owen's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@owen.han
Buy Owen's Cookbook Stacked https://amzn.to/3Ygz6s4

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