While takeout has become a dynamic source of revenue for many restaurants, the owners of Cloud Kitchen believe that setting up such a kitchen has proved beneficial as many people are looking for good quality, healthy and home-cooked food during the pandemic. Looking for food made of. Using biodegradable and recyclable packaging for sourcing local ingredients. Many small businesses start by making their packaging more eco-friendly as a first step toward becoming a sustainable food brand.
In the food distribution business, packaging serves an essential function of maintaining food quality, preventing product spills or leaks, and communicating brand messages to customers. Growing demand for delivery-only services ultimately means more orders, which may put pressure on Ghost Kitchens to deliver a premium experience despite negligible interaction with customers. The unique selling point of any cloud kitchen is food delivery to the customer’s doorstep. An important element in food distribution is packaging. The quality of the resource, design, packaging, and how it is handled play an important role in communicating your brand values to customers. Let’s take a look at seven food delivery brands that are giving consumers the restaurant experience by providing them with sustainable food packaging.
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Here are 7 eco-friendly cloud kitchen options in Delhi NCR:
1. Chhunk
Founded by Manjari Singh and Hiranmayee Shivani, this cloud kitchen start-up in Gurgaon serves only Bihari food to all home food lovers. Champaran Meat Mutton, Litti Chokha, Sattu Ka Sharbat, Bihari Chicken Curry, Sattu Kachori, and Methi Puri and much more – you get a variety of options at Chhonk. The brand aims to provide a home like ecosystem for the online food delivery industry. The brand pledges to be a 100 percent green firm, with nothing in the restaurant that harms the environment. Their packaging is completely plastic free and biodegradable. They use glass packaging to deliver lead-free, safe, freeze-proof, leak-proof food that is easily recyclable. Their glass jar packaging can be used for decorating and planting and also for kitchen spice storage.
2. Madam Curry
Madam Curry is a new delivery-only startup started by Ishaan Kapoor of Purple Plate Catering firm that focuses on innovating with classic dishes to give them a new spin. With Marie Curie as inspiration, Kapoor and her team want to try new recipes and approaches to make dining out a healthier experience for their customers, rather than striving for perfection. Their commitment to sustainable food distribution is amazing. The brand uses eco-friendly food packaging such as glass jars, pottery, and birchwood cutlery that can be recycled and reused at home.
3. Utensils – Yum Yum
Potpot Yum Yum Indian Delivery offers Chaat, North Indian and Coastal Food Pots and Potlis. Their delicious, fresh food is made using organic and locally sourced ingredients. Pot pot is derived from cooking utensils, which are utensils in which food is cooked, serving utensils, which are potlis in which chaat is packed, and clay pots, which are used to make terracotta pots. There is a fine art to be done. Pot-Pot is based on the concept of sustainability. From their glass and terracotta pots to their paper bags and cardboard boxes, they made sure their packaging was easy to recycle and upcycle.
4. Pitra Kitchen
Pitara Kitchen set up by Chef Udit Maheshwari is the place where you can eat amazing North Indian cuisine without the greasy fare. Pitara Kitchen serves ethnic cuisine with a delicious and wholesome taste. Pitara Kitchen stands to its credit in combining traditional flavors with a modern twist. Their menu includes Jammu Ka Dogri Meat, Kala Chana Kebab, Broccoli Makhani, Bacon and Kalimpong Cheese Kulcha and many more. They are supplying eco friendly packaging all over South Delhi.
5. Masala Story
The brand serves authentic North Indian cuisine to its customers, most of whom have switched from dining-in to order-in during the pandemic. Some of their food offerings include freshly cooked dum biryani, kebabs and phirni. One of the distinguishing aspects of the company is its traditional style of cooking North Indian-style food in clay pots and then carefully delivering the food in the pots. This helps customers choose fare with little to no mess and a taste of authenticity. Their packing also adopts a sustainable and eco-friendly approach.
6. The Fit Food
Affordable, good quality food that will meet your nutritional needs – that’s what Fit Food is all about. Launched in 2017 as a takeaway joint in Gurgaon, it is now successfully operating as a cloud kitchen. Fitness Omelet, Fresh Fruit Bowl, Egg Bhurji Sprout Salad, Avocado Veggie Wrap, Penne Mix Sauce are some of the scrumptious dishes served here. Prices start from just Rs. 50 and you can place your order through all popular food delivery applications!
7. Pizza People
One of the biggest single day pizza brand launches, the brand has gone live in 15 cities with 35 outlets across Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities. In the vegetarian section, we tasted Spice Capital and Showroom Nation Pizza, while in the non-vegetarian section, we enjoyed Meat Lovers United and Mexican Sausage Revolution. The pizza crust was soft and the toppings were also added liberally.