In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we delve into the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Suki Pantal, the founder of Suki’s Curries and Spices. Suki transitioned from a corporate career to building a thriving food-based business, turning her passion for Indian cuisine into a multi-faceted venture.

What started as an Instagram page during the COVID-19 lockdown has since expanded into cookbooks, online cooking classes, food festival demonstrations, and social media content creation. Suki even made a notable appearance on Jamie Oliver’s TV show, The Great Cookbook Challenge, which helped elevate her brand – but she shares how success still required persistence and hard work.

During our conversation, Suki takes us through:

✅ How she built her business from scratch – from Instagram posts to published cookbooks and interactive cooking classes ✅ The challenges of securing publishing deals – including how she faced numerous rejections and eventually secured deals through direct outreach ✅ Her revenue streams – including cookbook sales, virtual cooking classes, food festival demos, and social media partnerships ✅ The future of Suki’s Curries and Spices – with plans to launch spice mixes, meal kits, and even a YouTube channel ✅ Key lessons on scaling up – from balancing multiple revenue streams as a solo entrepreneur to the importance of passion and authenticity

Suki’s journey is a great example of how persistence, adaptability, and creativity can help entrepreneurs break into competitive industries. If you’ve ever thought about turning a passion into a business, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

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Suki can be found here:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suki_curries_spices/

Website - https://www.sukipantal.com/

 

Resources:

John Grisham - https://jgrisham.com/

Adobe - https://www.adobe.com/uk/

Wix - https://www.wix.com/