OUR CONCEPTS
It’s all about awesome taste and an immersive atmosphere. Food is the ultimate leveler and brings people together. We take pride in the incubation and curation of memorable brands that inspire.
CONSULTING & INVESTING
We believe people are the beating heart of hospitality. Recognizing this and prioritizing genuine service through boutique concepts and unmatched care for our people, guests and staff, we are proud of what we do.
THE YELA WAY
Generating authentic micro-moments of meaningful interaction between our staff and guests is what drives us. With plenty of successful launches and concepts under our belt, we’ve been through it all, and learned the best way forward – so you don’t have to.
HAVE AN EPIC IDEA? WE WANT TO KNOW!
We want to know your amazing idea, and if we like it, we’ll back you! Along with having our extensive knowledge at your finger tips, Yela Concepts boasts a network of connections in the food industry, including but not limited to our various Food Hall concepts.
With our unique process, The Yela Way, we will advise you on everything from your brand, to your menu and location, and empower you to have the mobility to build your brand and the creative freedom to realize your dream!
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OUR TEAM
We’re taste universe explorers, working with go-getters, jet-setters and fun time-havers. The Yela dream team is something of a phenomenon. We’re a wild mix of creative energy, culinary genius, project management mastery and many decades of combined experience in the industry.
YASER KHALAF
Chief Visionary
CEO
PAT GARZA
Chief Curator
PARTNER

KATE KHAYAL
Quality Police
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
HENRY HASHEM
Brand Happiness
OPERATIONS
AMEER AL-ALI
Culinary Genius
EXECUTIVE CHEF
