From Mom’s Recipes to Cloud Kitchens: The Home Chef Revolution in India
Home cooks in India are transforming “Mom’s recipes” into scalable businesses through cloud kitchens and digital platforms, fueling a new home-chef revolution.7
Swati Dubey 
India’s food scene is changing rapidly as home cooks turn their family recipes into real businesses. Traditional home-cooked meals are no longer confined to kitchens—they are now reaching customers across cities through food delivery apps, making authentic flavors more accessible than ever. This trend is giving home chefs a platform to transform their passion into entrepreneurship.
Cloud kitchens are playing a major role in this shift. Without the need for a dine-in space, home chefs can focus on cooking while reaching a much larger audience. This model makes it possible to scale operations, experiment with menus, and run a professional food business with minimal investment.
At the same time, consumer tastes are evolving. People are seeking regional flavors, nostalgic dishes, and authentic home-style meals, creating a market that values tradition and quality. By combining family recipes with technology and innovative business models, home chefs are redefining India’s food ecosystem and shaping a new era for culinary entrepreneurship.
