Lunch and Learn: How to start a successful small food business

In this Lunch and Learn, Dominique Woolf shares her key tips and insights for starting a successful food business and turning your passion into a thriving venture.

She also explains the importance of conducting thorough research and understanding your market category to gain a competitive edge.

Whether you're in the food industry or pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams, this session will provide you with practical advice, inspiration, and a roadmap to navigate the path to success.

Dominique is the founder of The Woolf’s Kitchen, a range of award-winning sauces, chilli oils and pastes inspired by her Thai roots. Starting in the middle of lockdown 2020 with her three young children in tow, she began selling to local shops and delis. Her products are now stocked in The Co-op and Selfridges among others.

Dominique was also the winner of Channel 4’s Jamie’s Great Cookbook Challenge TV show. She wowed the judges with her simple, accessible Asian recipes, and her book, Dominique’s Kitchen, became a Sunday Times bestseller.

Key takeaways from this session:

• Discover the importance of research and knowing your category

• Learn why networking is so crucial

• Find out the entrepreneurial traits needed to succeed

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