Hi there, My name is Anu. Found this website a place to get some ideas from housewives who have some great ideas, but don't know how to make it work as a business. Am planning to convert a family talent into business. My grand mom n mom are great cooks ESP in making authentic Kerala sweets,pickles n snacks. Their Ada payasam ,Aravana payasam,unniyappams are on par with best you get in Kerala. There are so many other items to add to this list. How do I sell these items,start a shop or run it home based? How do I make it work in this city? Need ideas.
first of all,i would like to appreciate your good idea prepare the food and pack it nicely by means of aluminum foil or do good wrapping of those items.. start a small shop nearby colleges/schools ... or else ask permission from the college management to start a small canteen like environment
Thank u soo much for replying,ramya....will definitely consider ur idea....do you think to start off,I must get feedback from people by supplying in events?....for free of course...
Hi Anu Grt idea and the best way to put your skill to best use . Since you're planning to start , I would advise you to give it a shot on trial basis , and operate from home in and around your area without incurring expenditure on infrastructure , Ones you see it rolling , then ofcourse sky is the limit Best Wishes
Hi Anu, You can start by asking among your friends or even a poll in IL which homemade items they would like to purchase, if available. That would give you a fair idea of what items to start with. You can also provide people with a list of items you can make on order. If there are many orders coming for that item, you can keep a regular stock of that too. Make sure your packing is very good without leaks or spills. A proper air-tight packing would increase customer's confidence in you.
In fact, I am also looking for starting home based catering. Would be great if we both can work together.
Hi Anu, I liked your idea.. I too was planning to do something like that but than taught how do i start...
Hi Anu, Nice idea. one more time why we can join and do this? I am from chennai and i will do all types of snack like ribbon pakoda, mullu murruku some sweets and all. Where r u staying ? I stay near metro. Radha.