Live panipuri station for events

Hosts of weddings, engagement parties, birthdays, cultural celebrations and company events, plus event planners and caterers.

A per-guest price or a flat fee for a set number of guests or hours, usually with a minimum booking.

• Cooking and batch prep
• Friendly, fast customer service
• Organizing bookings and timings

• Health department permit and rules for catering or temporary events, which differ by county
• Prep in a licensed commissary kitchen is often required, so check before you cook for paying guests
• Keeping fillings and spiced water at safe temperatures during long events
• General liability insurance, which venues and planners often ask to see
• Clear written deposits and cancellation terms to protect your time and ingredients
• Lumpy income, since bookings cluster around weekends and wedding season

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your portable station, serving equipment, cold holding gear and first ingredient orders. Treat this as an estimate, and price your own setup before taking bookings.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many events you book, your pricing and the season. These are estimates, not guarantees. Income can be uneven, and you might work around 6 hours a week or more.

Check health department permits and rules for catering or temporary events, which differ by county, and whether prep in a licensed commissary kitchen is required. Also check safe temperatures for fillings and spiced water, insurance that venues ask for, and booking terms.