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From Cruise Ship Chef to Viral Vlogger: How Eduard Laya Cooked Up a New Life on the Streets

Eduardo “Kuya Ed PH” Laya: From the High Seas to the Streets, Serving Passion with Every Frame

From cruise ship kitchens to the streets of storytelling, Kuya Ed PH serves grit, flavor, and inspiration with every frame.

A seasoned Japanese chef turned vlogging mentor, his journey stirs up courage, creativity, and the bold taste of reinvention.

From the heat of cruise ship kitchens to the vibrant energy of street vlogging, he is known to thousands online as Kuya Ed PH—is a living proof that mastery knows no bounds.

A certified Japanese chef with a JISS license and over 15 years of experience as Chef de Partie aboard world-class cruise ships, he has brought more than just recipes ashore—he’s brought heart, hustle, and a hunger for storytelling. With advanced training in food preparation and sanitation, and a burning drive as a businessman and entrepreneur, he founded ERL Foods, a Japanese street food cart brand born from his passion for authentic cuisine and accessible flavors.

But he didn't stop at food. In the last two years, he has carved a niche as a content creator, livestreamer, and street vlogging mentor, sharing real-world tips and techniques with aspiring vloggers and foodpreneurs. His journey from seafaring chef to street sensation is a testament to reinvention, grit, and the courage to hit “record” and share one’s story.

A humble trailblazer, he once said, “Pasensya na po kung medyo late—1st time ko sa ganitong forum.” Yet despite the hesitation, his story now inspires a wave of creators ready to take the spotlight, one street, one dish, and one vlog at a time.

Let's welcome, Eduard Laya.