The Philip Duff Show #127, Miguel Lancha, global beverage consultant, former head of beverage for Jose Andres Group
Aug 25, 2025
Miguel F. Lancha, global beverage consultant and former head of beverage for the José Andrés Group, shares his incredible journey from Spain and Venezuela to consulting in the U.S. He discusses the challenges of opening over 50 venues worldwide and the precision required for standardizing recipes. Miguel reflects on the evolution of bartending in the digital age, emphasizing the importance of personal hospitality over technical showmanship. He also introduces his firm, CORE Consulting, focusing on innovative beverage operations and thoughtful bar design.
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From Music To Hospitality
- Miguel grew up between Spain and Venezuela and trained as a musician before entering hospitality in his twenties.
- He credits early mentors and varied international moves for shaping his hospitality career.
Benidorm Crash Course
- Miguel's first hospitality job in Benidorm taught him grit by working long nights and handling chaotic service.
- A mentor named Eko showed him practical service discipline that stuck for years.
First Mixology Blog In Spain
- In 2006 Miguel started one of Spain's first mixology blogs, forcing him to follow global trends and improve his English.
- That exposure connected him to the emerging Spanish cocktail movement and international figures.
