Design in Service

In this episode, we sit down with Ahmed Subactogin to explore his experience in large-scale central food production and the strategic thinking behind some of the region’s most complex facilities. As part of the CKP Hospitality Consultants team, Ahmed brings deep expertise in production-led projects, foodservice planning, and masterplanning—strengthening our multidisciplinary approach to hospitalit...

What builds a lasting legacy? — Many would say: a clear vision, a defined mission, and unwavering leadership. In this episode, we deep dive into the plexus of CKP through the eyes of three of its leaders, uncovering their origin stories, highlighting their unique approaches while maintaining a consistent philosophy, their challenges, and how their respective individualities have shaped our design...

From our humble beginnings as Creative Kitchen Planners to becoming one of the world’s leading hospitality design consultants, CKP has grown through four decades of wisdom, resilience, innovation, and above all — trust. In this special episode of Design in Service , host Melissa Yarman sits down with Alburn William, President of CKP Group Worldwide , to reflect on CKP’s 40-year journey and the imp...

Design in Service – Kitchen Equipment: Is it Cost or Poor Planning?" hosted by Melissa Yarman In this episode, CKP unpacks one of the most overlooked challenges in construction and facilities design: why service design often fails in real-world execution. Is cost truly the issue—or is poor planning to blame? Whether you're a project manager, designer, or contractor, this conversation offe...