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RastaJohn
American looking for information about Jamaica
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American
Lives in Maryland
Registration: 16 March 2011
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US citizen operating a hawker stall? by RastaJohn
Hello, I did a quick search but couldn't find anything on the subject. I'm an American chef interested in leasing a small hawker stall in one of the food courts. Which location I can deal with later. What I'm looking for is a definitive ...
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Thank you both for your information. I have contacted Botak Jones for further advice Read More
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US citizen operating a hawker stall?
Hello, I did a quick search but couldn't find anything on the subject. I'm an American chef interested in leasing a small hawker stall in one of the food courts. Which location I can deal with later. What I'm looking for is a definitive ... Read More
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Bringing cooking tools and spices into Ecuador by RastaJohn
Hello, I have just accepted a contract to a open a new restaurant on the coast near Puerto Cayo and would like some information regarding how strict customs is when importing spices and personal cooking equipment. I'll be coming with all the ...
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Thank you for the information. I'm arriving on a 3 month tourist visa as this is a short term, very informal verbal contract and there is no payment involved. If I like the area and I feel the place has possibilities, I may look into extending ... Read More
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Bringing cooking tools and spices into Ecuador
Hello, I have just accepted a contract to a open a new restaurant on the coast near Puerto Cayo and would like some information regarding how strict customs is when importing spices and personal cooking equipment. I'll be coming with all the ... Read More
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Demand for Western Chefs?
Hello, I've just completed a contract in the Caribbean and currently considering coming back to SE Asia in early January. I am a well rounded American executive private chef and consultant with nearly 20 years in the industry. Many of those years ... Read More
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Demand for Western Chefs?
Hello, This is my first post so thank you for reading. I've just completed a contract in the Caribbean and currently considering coming back to SE Asia in early January. I am a well rounded, American executive private chef and consultant with ... Read More
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Westerner starting a street food cart/stall? by RastaJohn
Hello, I have a question for all you expats living in Vietnam, particularly HCMC and Nah Trang. I've been bouncing around the world for about 4 years now and want to change things up. Basically, I just finished a contract with a little money to ...
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I'm not sure how you interpreted "somewhat familiar" as me claiming to be an expert, but if that's how you read it, ok. I understand your feeling on taking business from locals. I've seen guys in BKK and Phnom Penh doing the ... Read More
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Westerner starting a street food cart/stall?
Hello, I have a question for all you expats living in Vietnam, particularly HCMC and Nah Trang. I've been bouncing around the world for about 4 years now and want to change things up. Basically, I just finished a contract with a little money to ... Read More