One of the advantages of homemade food is that it's made in just the right quantities to order, using traditional methods, giving consumers peace of mind. Furthermore, these products are consumed through word-of-mouth; those who try them find them delicious and high-quality recommend them to others. Although homemade food is more expensive than market prices, it remains consistently popular.
Taking advantage of their existing skills, many women use their free time to make products for family use, gifts for relatives, and to sell, earning extra income. The family of Ms. Tran Kim Lien, residing in Hoa Hon hamlet, Dinh Hoa commune, has been making cold meat pate for many years. Starting with making pate for family consumption, and with encouragement from relatives to start selling, Ms. Lien began her entrepreneurial journey. Thanks to her daughter posting pictures of the dish on social media, the number of orders has increased. To reassure customers, Ms. Lien's daughter films and photographs the entire process, from selecting ingredients to preparation, and posts it on social media. After receiving orders, Ms. Lien dedicates her weekends to making the product. During the recent Tet holiday, her family sold nearly 100kg of cold meat pate.
Ms. Lien shared: “Every week I receive 2-5 orders, from customers ordering for personal use, gifts for relatives, or for parties and events. I process and deliver orders as soon as they arrive. I invested in a vacuum packaging machine to ensure the quality of the product reaches the customers. At a price of 250,000 VND/kg, after deducting all expenses, I earn several hundred thousand to several million VND per week. This income helps me cover household expenses.”
The family of Ms. Dao Ngoc Hue, residing in Dong Quy neighborhood, An Bien commune, has been involved in the dried fish making business for over 20 years. With their own unique recipe and seasoning secrets, Ms. Hue's dried snakehead and striped catfish are favored by many for their rich flavor, balanced sweet and salty taste, and vibrant color. Each day, her family processes 30-60 kg of striped catfish and snakehead fish to make dried fish for customers.
To enhance customer trust, Mrs. Hue's family always prioritizes food quality and safety. They use fresh fish as raw material, and the production process ensures hygiene and food safety, without using preservatives or artificial colors, so customers can feel confident in their purchase. Each batch of dried fish is delivered immediately, ensuring customers receive the freshest product. The selling price of dried snakehead and striped catfish ranges from 300,000 to 350,000 VND per kilogram. After deducting expenses, Mrs. Hue's family earns an additional monthly income of 6-9 million VND.
Ms. Luong Thi Kieu Thuan prepares pickled onions to deliver to customers. Photo: TIEU DIEN
Understanding the demand from customers who prefer homemade food, the family of Ms. Luong Thi Kieu Thuan, residing in Rach Gia ward, also prepares many dishes for sale, from pickled shallots, pickled onions, pickled vegetables, pickled pig ears in fish sauce, etc. Every year, as Tet approaches, Ms. Thuan's family is busy making pickled shallots for delivery, delivering 20-30 jars of pickled shallots to customers each day, each jar weighing 800g and priced at 140,000 VND. In Ms. Thuan's kitchen, the jars of pickled shallots are neatly arranged on shelves ready for delivery to customers. "Every day, after finishing my family chores, I start preparing the ingredients for making pickled vegetables. For me, when making a product, you have to put your heart into it," Ms. Thuan said.
Ms. Le Thi Thao Suong chose to sell homemade food. Photo: TIEU DIEN
Ms. Le Thi Thao Suong, residing in Rach Gia ward, has been selling homemade food for many years. To meet customer demand, she sells a variety of products including cakes, jams, pate, cold cuts, pork sausage, dried meats, and cured sausages. Although the prices are higher than those in markets and supermarkets, many customers still choose her products. On weekdays, Ms. Suong consistently receives orders and has a stable income. "Besides making my own products, I also seek out reputable individuals who make food at home, and look for additional food sources to diversify the menu and give customers more choices," Ms. Suong shared.
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