The X-Files, Part 3: A list of entrepreneurial ventures run by women

This is part 3 of the series on entrepreneurial ventures run by women. You can also visit part 1 and part 2 for more categories.

In part 3, I’ve listed all our talented women who are a whizz in the kitchen. Whether it’s baking delicious cupcakes, catering for large get-togethers, giving you a taste of Indian cuisine, or showing you the healthy way – you’ll find everything related to food here. (*Please note that these are all based in Bangalore).

CATERING, BAKING, FOOD, CULINARY CLASSES, HEALTH FOOD

Curry Classes, Sandhya Aiyer Oza
Description: Customised cooking classes
email: sandhya.oza@curryclasses.com
Website: Curry Classes
Her story:
Curry Classes is now based in Whitefield, Bangalore. Looking to teach and help first timers, young brides to be, bachelors and anyone interested in learning simple ways of cooking. A well cooked meal at home is healthier than a take away. If anyone cares for what goes into that meal you eat it will be you… so STOP thinking cooking is tough, START thinking of what you would like to learn. Get together with your friends and make a small group to have a fun session at Curry Classes.

Do it Sweet, Heena Awasthi
Description: Home baker and cake artist
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pages/Do-It-Sweet/111900172238745
Her story:
I’m a home bakers and a cake artist who does theme cake and cupcake. But the other side is gateau, mousse cake, pies, tarts. Customisation is my main focus whether theme or flavour. I make everything fresh and on order with at least 4 days advance notice.

Little Bites, Shweta
Contact: +91-98452 35638
Facebook: Little Bites
Her story:
I run ‘Little Bites’ which caters exclusively for children’s parties. Our USP is non spicy, tasty and fun looking food 🙂

Ms K Cupcakes & Sugar Angels, Katherine Deborah Abel
Description: Designer cake boutique
Facebook: Ms.K.Cupcakes and Sugar Angels
Her story:
I run Ms.K Cupcakes and Sugar Angels; the former a designer cake boutique and the latter is a non profit organization that provides celebration cakes and cupcakes to critically ill and underprivileged kids and their families.



Patisserie Nitash, Navaz (along with her husband Nitash)
Description: Patisserie
Contact: 99864 21069 or 98454 27364
Facebook: Patisserie Nitash
Her story:
We are a Patisserie specializing in cakes and desserts like cheesecake, brownies, French style macaroons, tarts etc.

Saffrontrail, Nandita Iyer
Description:Nutrition Consultant / Cooking Workshops / Freelance food & lifestyle writer
email: saffrontrail@gmail.com
Facebook: Saffron Trail
Twitter>: @saffrontrail
Website/Blog: Saffron Trail
Her story:
A medical doctor who got into nutrition, healthy cooking, writing about it and finally into teaching cooking, among other things – I conduct niche workshops like making salads, baking your own bread and also healthy bakes. I also conduct corporate workshops in healthy cooking / eating. Apart from this, I write on food/healthcare for several magazines and publications. Long distance consultations and counselling on nutrition and lifestyle management is also one of the things I do.

Say you Made it, Sahar Adil
Description: Home catering
Contact: +91 8041128555
Facebook: SayYouMadeIt
Her story:
No need to panic. Just call us, place your order, (atleast 24 hours in advance), collect it, serve it, and then just “Say You Made It”. Simple. We take home catering orders for 4-40 people (and in the vicinity). We specialize in customized menu’s of our dishes which are mostly signature, which vary from a European-Mediterranean menu to the Indian delicacies that have been in our family for generations now. So for family dinners, shindigs with your friends, laid back potlucks, fun birthdays and even elegant corporate soirees we can really create a nice menu for and bring a difference to.

Since we couldn’t decide what we love more, eating or cooking for our family and friends, the stars conveniently aligned on the marriage of the two – and so “Say You Made It” was born. So every-time you don’t want to cook, but need to just give us a call, ‘ cause “you keep the credit, we’ll take the orders.” 🙂

Sin-A-Mon, Monika Manchanda
Description: Home-based baking boutique
Facebook: Sinamontales
Her story:
I run Sin-A-Mon a home based boutique baking setup. At Sin-A-Mon our focus is to bring the best of the flavours to you. We do cakes, breads, pies, desserts and also specialise in alcohol based cakes, desserts and cupcakes. We also do culinary workshops around baking, take food consulting projects and have a hugely (if I may say so) popular food blog.

Soul Bakers, Meeta Walavalkar-Hattangadi
Description: Healthy organic breads
Contact: 099 00 250704
email: meeta.walavalkar@gmail.com
Her story:
We make healthy organic breads free of preservatives and chemical substitutes. Start your day the healthy way with wholewheat based breads and bakes. Say bye to maida, dalda based breads and bakes. Cut those calories and carbs and enjoy yummy and healthy breakfast every morning. Stay fit, stay happy.

The CakeAiry, Blossom
Description: Home bakery
Contact: 9986990668
Facebook: The Cake Airy
Her story:
I am a full time flight attendant and in my spare time I run a part-time home bakery called The CakeAiry in Hennur. Apart from baking I am a jam/ marmalade/ chutney concocter. I work purely on an order basis.




Watch out for the last of this series (part 4) in the works, which will have two more categories:
— CHILDREN, EDUCATION, MUSIC, ATTIRE/APPAREL, FUN & ENTERTAINMENT

— ART & PHOTOGRAPHY, MEDIA CONSULTANCY, WRITING, BOOKS, MUSIC and ALL OTHER SERVICES