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Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business
Started this discussion. Last reply by antonino allegra May 16, 2012. 15 Replies 0 Likes
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Onalenna Setilo replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi antonino,
I will be setting up in Botswana.
regards
Ona"
antonino allegra replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hello Landia,
where are you going to open your chocolate business?
We do chocolate in Cape Town, we offer support to all our customers that want to know about chocolate!"
Onalenna Setilo replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi Landia,
I am so excited i somehow went to this page, I am interested in chocolate making, small production for starters as well. I am based in Botswana and would like to attend a course somewhere nearer to Botswana. Johannesburg will be ideal,…"
Robert Rigo Kilonzo left a comment for Landia"Hi Landia, I’m a newbie in the chocolate making business. I run a small popsicle manufacturing concern in Johannesburg (South Africa) and I would love to expand into the chocolate business. I came across the query you posted 2 years ago on the…"
John Doyle replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Make sure that you watch the humidity level as well. It can ruin a good days production if there is too much water in the air."
Julie Helzer replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"I would also take into account the weather in South Africa and find a space you can control the temperature year-round."
Ankur Bhargava replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hello Landia,
I wish you all the best for your business prospects. I remember the initial days of my farther 10 years ago who started to make chocolates as a hobby. We have now expanded the idea 10 fold, and have become regular suppliers for a host…"
Landia replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi Gerhard,
This studio is said to be excellent: http://www.chocolatestudio.co.za/about-studio.php
There is also a course in Jo'burg that's not as expensive.
Shout if you need more info :)
Landia"
Gerhard Beukes replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi Landia, My name is Gerhard. I live in Pretoria and are interested to do a chocolate making course. Could you offer advice on who to contact. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Gerhard"
Paul Mosca replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi Landia,
Best of luck with your chocolate project. My drum teacher always said,"less is more." I'm in my second year of my chocolate project and it is difficult to follow that advice. There are a lot of people willing to sell you…"
Jeff Stern replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"An immersion blender is like a blender, but on a stick. The motor and control is mounted on the top, you have a rod that extends down from the motor, and at the base are the blades. You immerse it in whatever you're blending. A good commercial…"
Landia replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi Susie,
I need to check up on that. We're in South Africa, so I'm hoping the restrictions will be less stringent.
Thanks for the advice!
Cheers,
Landia"
Landia replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for your feedback. Very helpful indeed!
What's an immersion blender and how much would one of those cost?
Will we need air conditioners?
Where are you based?
Thanks for the help :)
Landia"
Susie Norris replied to Landia's discussion Set up cost of starting a small chocolate business"Hi. You should probably investigate the health department regulations in a area you plan to work. Some states in the US (like California) do not allow commercial food production in home kitchens. This can drive up your costs because you may have to…"
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- At 2:04pm on July 4, 2011, Robert Rigo Kilonzo said…
Hi Landia,
I’m a newbie in the chocolate making business. I run a small popsicle manufacturing concern in Johannesburg (South Africa) and I would love to expand into the chocolate business. I came across the query you posted 2 years ago on the chocolate life website and was amazed because I find myself in a similar predicament as you did at the time. I would like to request for assistance as pertains to training. I have run into a snag as concerns finding someone to train me on the production of a simple type of milk-chocolate covered caramel cube (the dipped variety) that I would like to produce.
Is there any chocolatier you could refer me to who has some time to train me on the production of this caramel /chocolate cube (similar to the one on the pic. below). Are you adept at creating this type of snack ?
I would really love to get a pointer in the right direction.
Any advice would be highly appreciated,Namaste.
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