Read 6 Food Businesses You Can Start Immediately From The Comfort Of Your Home

Food business is good business and it gets better if you can work straight from your home.

Starting your own business can be a bit overwhelming especially if you have never done it before or you are a little short on capital. In such a situation, starting your business from home may be a solution to all your problems.

Think about it, you don’t have to pay rent, you most likely do not have to get  all your utensils at once since your kitchen utensils at home will come in handy you don’t have to think of electricity bills and even more importantly you have your first set of customers disguised as neighbours.

As long as you are willing to put in the hardwork required and not feel relaxed because you are working from home, you can make a success of these 6 different food businesses then move to your own spot in no time.

1. Packaged soup

People are paying good money to have their soups prepared and packaged for them because they don’t have the time to cook themselves. You can make some cool cash pretending to be making a meal for your own family right in the comfort of your own kitchen and then properly package it and take to your customers. Just make sure you keep to agreement to them and make some very tasty soups they will want to come back for.

2. Fried Akara, yam, plantain and potato

This might require you looking for a space outside your house to set up your wares as this kind of food sells better when people see you making it. Fried food such as Akara (bean cake), yam, plantain and potato are very serious sources of income for many right now. By now you must have spotted those Hausa guys who sells theirs with fried chicken, meat and suya spice. Nothing stops you from doing the same thing except maybe pride.

3. Small scale catering

You can start a small scale catering business from your home if you are so inclined. People are still looking for those who will provide small quantities of food for their guests at birthday parties, in-door naming ceremony and the likes. To make this business easier for you speak with those around your and let them know what your do. You can even prepare something for one of them for frees so they get to know how capable you are. Word-of-mouth is still the best advertisement you can get anywhere.

4. Make Zobo , kunu, smoothies and other healthy drinks

Nigerians are getting more and more conscious of their health and that is why there is a market for smoothies, Zobo and other health drinks. Tap into this source of income by making your at home and packaging it well. You might need to get a sizable fridge or freezer to keep things fresh and chilled. If you make them well and they taste good, people will surely come back to patronize you.

5. Peppered meat, fish and chicken

We are sure you must have seen some of these on display somewhere and your mouth watered. Nigerians love spicy delicacies and peppered meat, fish and chicken fall right in the middle of that spectrum. You can make money from selling this by preparing it and displaying in a show glass outside your house. You can even make large batches for events as part of a small chops package.

6. Snacks

Snacks have been a major source of livelihood for many for a while now. To go into the snack-making business make sure you have learnt how to make them properly. This ones too can be made for sales at home or for schools and at events.