Cooking as a path to entrepreneurship in Colombia

Colombia has a diverse culinary tradition with Andean, Caribbean, Pacific, Llanos, and Amazonian roots. From ajiaco santafereño to bandeja paisa and sancocho, the home table is a place of connection. If you love cooking, you don’t need a restaurant to begin: with organization, clear practices, and a simple proposal, your dining room can become a real business.

👉 Discover how Colombian cuisine is gaining international recognition

At Homlunch we connect home kitchens with diners looking for authentic experiences. We are not delivery, we are about sharing a table.

 

Why start cooking entrepreneurship in Colombia

  • Demand for homemade food: locals and visitors prefer authentic flavors and conversations at the table.

  • Low entry barrier: start with your own kitchen and basic equipment.

  • Flexibility: set your menu, dates, and number of diners.

  • Closeness: build community through stories, transparency, and hospitality.

 

Step-by-step guide for your first business

  1. Define your concept
    Choose 1 or 2 signature dishes from your region: ajiaco, stuffed arepas, sancocho, tamales, posta cartagenera. Stay focused to standardize time and cost.

  2. Standardize your recipe
    Write down weights, yields, cooking times, and portions. Test in small batches to validate flavor and consistency.

  3. Set prices with clear costs
    Calculate ingredients, energy, plating, and your time. Leave a healthy margin. Don’t undervalue your work.

  4. Focus on hygiene and order
    Clean surfaces, disinfect hands and utensils, maintain cold chains, and separate raw from cooked. Keep the kitchen ventilated.

  5. Prepare your dining space
    A simple but warm table: complete tableware, napkins, fresh water, good lighting, and soft background music. The experience matters.

  6. Create your profile on Homlunch
    Post your menu, real photos, recipe history, and how many guests you host. Verify your profile to build trust.

  7. Take appetite-opening photos
    Use natural light, clean framing, visible steam, and texture details. One dish per image. No heavy filters.

  8. Set schedule and capacity
    Start small: for example, Saturdays at noon for 6 people. You’ll improve logistics without stress.

  9. Request reviews and improve
    After each reservation, ask for feedback. Adjust flavor, portions, timing, and plating.

  10. Promote honestly
    Share your story, local ingredients, and behind-the-scenes moments on social media. Avoid exaggerated promises: let reviews speak.

 

Homlunch: Your partner for hosting diners at home

With Homlunch you are not a delivery business. You are a host. Here you can:

  • Publish your kitchen without registration fees.

  • Receive bookings with support and secure payments.

  • Share the story behind your dishes.

  • Grow through verified reviews.

👉 Discover the most irresistible Colombian snacks to inspire your menu

 

Menu ideas that work

  • Ajiaco santafereño with cream, capers, avocado, and rice.

  • Bandeja paisa in a balanced version: measured portions and clean plating.

  • Sancocho de gallina for Sunday family groups.

  • Stuffed arepas with cheese, meat, or hogao for late breakfasts.

  • Homemade desserts: rice pudding, natilla, brevas with arequipe.

 

Take your first step today

Your kitchen already has everything: flavor, history, and hospitality. With good organization and a clear platform, you can welcome your first diners soon.

 

 

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