Have an extra space in your home? Why don’t you turn it into something yummy?
A huge trend these days is turning small spaces into an instant restaurant. These are called pop-up restaurants or those food establishments that appears out of nowhere. The spontaneous vibe of the pop-up set up lures many foodies.
If you have the cooking skills and the budget, then turning your home into a pop-up won’t be that hard. In this day and age, you no longer need to have an extra property just to start a restaurant. With just a bit of redesigning and organizing, you can easily turn your home into an instant restaurant. Here’s how:
1. Try mobile kitchen
If you don’t have enough space in your home then try creating a mobile kitchen a.k.a. a cart filled with everything that you need. Plates, utensils, food, ingredients – stock them all up in a single cart. You can simply open this stall right in front of your house or at your backyard. Just make sure that what you’re cooking up is not as complicated as sinigang.
2. Use your backyard
Your backyard is probably the biggest space that you can give to your future restaurant. Just add tables and chairs, some decorations, and maybe a makeshift kitchen, to pull off the look. The customers will surely love the homey and sunny vibe that you’re trying to pull off.
3. Terrace restaurant
Maximizing the space is key when creating a home restaurant. Another space that you can use is your terrace or your balcony. Throw in some fun tables, chairs, or even a comfy sofa. A plus is when your balcony offers great view to your guests.
4. Make use of your garage
Yes, your garage can turn into a simple yet enigmatic restaurant. What makes this space a must-use for everyone who wants to build a restaurant is its visibility to the neighborhood. Customers would have an easy access to your restaurant and it will be so easy to advertise it since it’s right in front of your home.
5. Cafe with books
If your passions are books and coffee then this idea is for you. Turn your library into an instant coffee-slash-book-for-rent restaurant. Wooden tables, dimmed lights, jazzy music, and of course, a good brewed coffee will turn your makeshift restaurant into a hit.
6. Turn your home to a bed and breakfast
Bed and breakfast is a sure way to go especially if your home is located to tourist spots like Baguio and Tagaytay. Spare some of your house’s room and turn them into lavish rooms that guests will love. Whip up yummy breakfast meals downstairs just for your guests.
Staring a restaurant in your home does not stop in finding the right design. There are other factors that you have to consider. Below are some of them:
- Consider your theme – What kind of food do you want to sell? The cuisine that you’re going to cook is what will set the theme of your restaurant. If it’s burgers and fries, try a 50s diner type of design. If it’s a coffee shop, try to add some books or a vintage feel to your restaurant space.
- Study your location – Think about it: is your location the type that will bring you the right audience? If not, maybe it’s time to scout for properties in areas that are often visited by foodies.