Don't Let Being Hangry Ruin Your Vacation

Mark sits down with Sahib “City” Patel, the founder of yhangry—a fast-growing platform that connects guests with private chefs at shockingly affordable prices. Think three-course meals starting around $60 per person… cooked in your vacation rental, cleaned up afterward, and delivered by vetted professional chefs.

What started as a simple idea in London has now become a global movement—one that’s reshaping guest experience inside short-term rentals. And here’s the wild part: City didn’t even realize STRs were half their market until the data smacked her in the face. Since then, yhangry has partnered with over 130,000+ vacation rental units, doubled the number of chefs Airbnb has in the U.S., and is rapidly expanding across the U.S., Europe, and Dubai.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why private chefs are becoming one of the most requested STR add-ons
• How property managers are using yhangry to increase conversions and boost guest reviews
• The surprising ways travel habits differ between U.S. and UK guests
• What a partnership looks like—affiliate links, dashboards, payouts, and ease of setup
• How user-generated content (UGC) from chef experiences drives direct bookings
• The story behind yhangrys first-ever booking… featuring eight influencers and an explosion of overnight virality

City also breaks down the myths around private chefs (spoiler: it’s NOT bougie), the psychology of “vacation mode” spending, and why curated in-home dining is becoming the next major amenity in hospitality.

If you're looking for new revenue streams, higher guest satisfaction, and a true differentiator in your market—this episode is a must-listen.

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