Explore the world of Louka and Paul Delrez, the duo behind "Hot Regressive Cuisine" on Instagram. Together in both life and work, they have recently released a book bearing the same name, reflecting their passion for cooking. We won't reveal more; we'll let you discover their story for yourself.
AROZ. Can you introduce yourselves briefly?
Louka & Paul. We are a couple, together for over 10 years and married for 2 years! Paul is a chef and content creator, and Louka works as a manager and is also Paul's business partner! A few months ago, we launched our digital food marketing company, Badass Food Agency! Among other things, we are very active on Instagram and have numerous partnerships and collaborations with top brands!
AROZ. How did you two meet? And how did you come to this partnership/collaboration?
L & P. We met at a lively summer party, and since then, we've never been apart! After the Covid situation, Louka left her job at an advertising agency where she had been working for 7 years. We moved to Spain, to the small village of Finestrat between Alicante and Valencia, where we got married during the summer! Paul quickly found a job with a large Spanish gastronomic group, and since Louka wasn't working, she started filming the recipes Paul was cooking and shared them on her social media. In a few months, Paul's Instagram account exploded; some videos garnered millions of views, creating a strong community. With numerous collaboration requests, Paul founded his company "Badass Food Agency" and hired Louka! Since then, we've been working together, and it's going great! We get to travel a lot, meet fantastic people, and each day is different from the last, making it exciting and motivating! On November 2nd, Paul released his first cookbook, "Hot Régressive Cuisine," fulfilling one of his biggest dreams, so we are thrilled!
AROZ. "HOT REGRESSIVE CUISINE"? How would you describe your cooking?
P. A generous, flavorful, simple, and sexy cuisine!
AROZ. Where does your inspiration come from?
P. I always say, "I cook what I feel like eating!" I cook instinctively, test different combinations, or prepare family recipes. It's truly an intuitive, spontaneous cuisine that always prioritizes local and seasonal products!
AROZ. If you had to cook a dish to impress Louka, what would it be?
P. Honestly, she's not hard to please (laughs), but a good pasta with lobster or langoustines, I know she loves that!
AROZ. What is Paul's dish that you could eat every day without getting tired?
L. I'm fortunate to eat his cuisine every day, and I'm still amazed each time by his creativity and talent! But if I had to choose just one of his dishes, it would be his "potato rocks"; potatoes coated in a crust of salt and seaweed with salmon roe! The dish is in his book and is incredible both visually and in terms of taste!
AROZ. How have you found your balance between family life and work?
L & P. We had a little boy, Roméo, in May 2023! Since his birth, we've taken him everywhere with us. He has already traveled a lot and is a true little adventurer! He's adapted to this lifestyle and is super easygoing. We take advantage of his young age to bring him on all our adventures and share it all as a family! In terms of our relationship, we've always been used to being together non-stop. Of course, there are arguments sometimes, let's not deny it, but we know each other so well, and we realize how fortunate we are to do this job together, so things always calm down quickly!
AROZ. How would you describe Aroz Jewelry?
L & P. A brand that's in tune with the times, offering quality, elegant, and trendy jewelry!
AROZ. What are your favorite pieces from Aroz Jewelry?
L. I particularly love all the personalized jewelry (with engravings) that Aroz offers, and also all their earrings that I've been wearing for years and they still look great!
AROZ. What do you think about jewelry for men? What does jewelry represent for you?
P. Honestly, I've always liked wearing rings and chains! It adds a touch, and this way, you can express your personality through what you wear, and that really resonates with me!
AROZ. And finally, what is your mantra?
L & P. YALLAH!