Chefouse is a modern snack brand that transforms India’s traditional foods into hygienic, wholesome, and globally appealing treats.
Chefouse – From Tradition to Transformation
Invest in Kerala’s Authentic Snack Revolution
Own a stake in India’s first decentralised food-factory network.
Opportunity Awaits
India’s packaged snack industry is on the brink of transformation, fuelled by rising consumer demand for nutritious, authentic, and convenient options. At Chefouse, we stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation — blending India’s timeless food heritage with world-class hygienic production practices.
By reimagining traditional snacks into modern, high-quality packaged products, Chefouse is creating not just a brand, but a movement — one that caters to the growing domestic market while unlocking massive export potential.
For investors, this represents a high-growth, high-impact opportunity:
Tapping into a rapidly expanding market segment.
Partnering with a brand rooted in authenticity yet designed for global scale.
Driving meaningful social impact by empowering farmers and rural communities.
With Chefouse, you’re not just investing in snacks — you’re investing in the future of food. Together, we can redefine what it means to eat nutritious, celebrate culture, and build sustainable prosperity that reaches from India’s villages to global households.
Our Model: Decentralised Food Production
India’s packaged snack industry is on the brink of transformation, fuelled by rising consumer demand for nutritious, authentic, and convenient options. Today’s consumers are no longer satisfied with generic, mass-produced products — they are actively seeking snacks that balance taste, nutrition, and trust.
At Chefouse, we stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation — blending India’s timeless food heritage with world-class hygienic production practices. Our decentralized food factories empower local communities, ensure freshness through small-batch production, and bring forward a diverse portfolio of snacks crafted from India’s rich agricultural base.
By reimagining traditional snacks into modern, high-quality packaged products, Chefouse is creating not just a brand, but a movement — one that caters to the rapidly growing domestic market while unlocking massive export potential across GCC, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
For investors, this represents a high-growth, high-impact opportunity:
Tapping into a rapidly expanding market segment with long-term demand.
Partnering with a brand rooted in authenticity, yet designed for global scale and competitiveness.
Driving meaningful social impact by empowering farmers, uplifting rural communities, and encouraging sustainable agriculture.
With Chefouse, you’re not just investing in snacks — you’re investing in the future of food. Together, we can redefine what it means to eat nutitious, celebrate culture, and build sustainable prosperity that connects India’s villages to households across the world. As we scale, your investment fuels not only financial growth but also a legacy of impact, innovation, and global recognition for India’s food heritage.
Our core ingredients — banana, taro, tapioca, and millets — reflect India’s rich agricultural heritage and serve as the foundation for nutritious, innovative snacks designed for today’s consumers.
India’s packaged snack industry is on the brink of transformation, fuelled by rising consumer demand for nutritious, authentic, and convenient options. Today’s consumers are no longer satisfied with generic, mass-produced products — they are actively seeking snacks that balance taste, nutrition, and trust.
At Chefouse, we stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation — blending India’s timeless food heritage with world-class hygienic production practices. Our decentralized food factories empower local communities, ensure freshness through small-batch production, and bring forward a diverse portfolio of snacks crafted from India’s rich agricultural base.
By reimagining traditional snacks into modern, high-quality packaged products, Chefouse is creating not just a brand, but a movement — one that caters to the rapidly growing domestic market while unlocking massive export potential across GCC, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
For investors, this represents a high-growth, high-impact opportunity:
Tapping into a rapidly expanding market segment with long-term demand.
Partnering with a brand rooted in authenticity, yet designed for global scale and competitiveness.
Driving meaningful social impact by empowering farmers, uplifting rural communities, and encouraging sustainable agriculture.
With Chefouse, you’re not just investing in snacks — you’re investing in the future of food. Together, we can redefine what it means to eat nutitious, celebrate culture, and build sustainable prosperity that connects India’s villages to households across the world. As we scale, your investment fuels not only financial growth but also a legacy of impact, innovation, and global recognition for India’s food heritage.
Our core ingredients — banana, taro, tapioca, and millets — reflect India’s rich agricultural heritage and serve as the foundation for nutritious, innovative snacks designed for today’s consumers.
Investment Pathways
Equity Participation
Become a stakeholder in Hortus Ventures Pvt. Ltd., the parent company behind Chefouse. This pathway allows investors to share in the overall growth of the brand, benefiting from its expansion across India and global markets.
Unit Partnesrhip
Co-own and operate individual micro-factories under the Chefouse model. Each unit supports local farmers, produces fresh snacks & contributes to the decentralised production ecosystem-offering investors both impact and returns.
Strategic Collaborations
Partner with Chefouse in logistics, retail, or co-branding tie-ups. This option enables businesses and investors to create synergistic value by leveraging Chefouse’s innovative food production model and expanding distribution reach.
Let's Talk Business
The future of food is being shaped today—and you can be a part of it. At Chefouse, we’re not just creating snacks, we’re building a movement that blends tradition, innovation, and impact. From empowering farmers to delivering world-class products to global markets, every investment fuels meaningful change. Reach out to us today and explore how you can join this journey of growth, purpose, and profit.
FAQs: Investing in Chefouse
Have questions about investing in Chefouse? We’ve put together answers to the most common queries, helping you understand our model, impact, and vision. Explore how your investment can fuel growth, empower communities, and redefine the future of food.
How can you sell this much product?
We’re not guessing—we have a clear plan backed by numbers:
✅ Distribution network under development:
● 60 distributors × 200 shops = 12,000 shops
● Billing > ₹5,000/month per shop = ₹6 Crores/month
● That’s enough to run 5 factories at full capacity (₹1.2 Cr x 5 = ₹6 Cr)
✅ Diverse product lineup:
● Developing 200 products, each targeting just ₹3 Lakhs/month = ₹6 Crores/month more
● Products include snacks, cookies, instant mixes—made using traditional Indian ingredients with modern appeal
✅ Massive market opportunity:
● India has over 1.2 crore retail shops
● Even capturing just 1% of that market means 1.2 lakh shops
● Indian snack food market is heading toward ₹1 lakh crore in size
Why are you using oil frying if you say Chefouse promotes healthyeating?
At Chefouse, we believe “healthy” doesn’t mean eliminating oil or sugar completely. It means eating right—not just less.
Our core philosophy is nutritional diversity.
That means:
●No nutrient in excess, no nutrient in deficiency
●Encouraging people to eat a variety of ingredients and food types, just astraditional Indian diets were built
●Combining different cooking methods—frying, baking, steaming, roasting—so thebody gets a balanced intake
Yes, we use oil frying in some products. But:
● We use better-quality oils, in controlled and hygienic conditions
● We balance fried products with baked, roasted, and steamed options
● Our aim is not to demonize any one method—but to promote balance, variety, and food made transparently
Chefouse is not just offering “less fat” or “sugar-free” labels. We’re building a brand around real food, local ingredients, and complete nutrition through variety—the way Indian food was meant to be.
Why are you developing more factories without making the first one profitable? What’s the ROI of the first unit?
Because Chefouse is not expanding an existing business—we’re building a system from day one.
We’re executing a strategic plan to develop 20 small-scale factories (5,000 sq. ft. each) instead of one large 1 lakh sq. ft. factory. This is not a scale-up of the first unit, but part of a larger, well-planned model designed to:
● Create a wide variety of food products using India’s local and seasonal ingredients
● Manufacture them in hygienic, decentralized facilities across different regions
● Build a story-based brand that promotes diverse and balanced eating habits
The first factory, now operational, plays a foundational role in this strategy. It helps ensure the upcoming units become profitable much faster by providing:
● Finalized products, refined through real market feedback
● Standardised systems for production, quality, and packaging
● A tested retail distribution network ready to scale
So while the first unit is not yet focused on profits, its value lies in de-risking and accelerating success across the entire Chefouse factory network.