Romilicious is a small business born from the heart of Romani, a talented 16-year-old chef. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of love, she transformed her kitchen into a magical realm where cakes become canvases. Each slice tells a story—a birthday wish, a festival celebration, or simply a Tuesday that deserves a treat.  

At just 15 years old, after many years of baking and trying hundreds of delicious recipes, Romani decided to share these with everyone - transforming her passion into a small but successful business venture.  

‘I’ve always loved baking and cooking since I was little – all it took was dedicating a bit of my time to turn a hobby into a small business. Every cupcake and cookie tells a story of my journey, and I'm amazed at how far I’ve come over the years all thanks to following my heart and my passion.’    - Romani; 16-year-old baking entrepreneur 

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Beginning with baking cakes for family events and parties, word of mouth quickly spread about the irresistible flavours and variety of baked goods. Deciding to name her business ‘Romilicious’, she created an Instagram page and YouTube channel dedicated to her treats. She now receives many orders a week from customers all over London, requesting treat boxes, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies and much more. Running this small business alongside her studies, Romani says: ‘I’ve had to turn down orders before due to my exams – but I’ve always managed to stay dedicated and kept my business running. Having this side hustle is going to be beneficial for me when I’m older, so It’s worth putting in the work.’ 

Romani’s tips for starting a mini business: 

  • Follow Your Passion - Choose a business idea that aligns with your interests and passions. It's easier to stay motivated and overcome challenges when you genuinely love what you do 
  • Use social media - Leverage social media platforms to display your products, engage with customers, and build an online presence – so you can effectively connect with your audience. 
  • Customer Feedback - Listen to your customers and use their feedback to enhance your products or services. 
  • Start Small - Begin with a manageable scale to minimize risk and gain valuable experience. As you grow, you can expand your business gradually. 

Romani creates special menus for popular upcoming festivals – with a variety of different treats on offer than her usual menu. She offers endless choices of flavours from simple vanilla to lemon blueberry! See below for this year's exciting Xmas menu: 

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And to finish off – one of Romani’s highly recommended bakes for you to try at home... 

Here's how to make the best, chewy, delicious, lemon and white chocolate chip cookies: 

Ingredients :

  • 1/4 cup (60g) Vegan butter/ baking block 
  • 1/2 cup (90g) Caster sugar 
  • 1/2 tsp lemon essence 
  • Lemon zest 
  • 1 tbsp plant-based milk 
  • 3/4 cup (100g) Plain flour 
  • 2/3 tsp baking powder 
  • Pinch of salt 
  •  Vegan chopped white chocolate 

For the method and extra tips see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uib4wLKeoeg

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 To find out more: 

 https://www.instagram.com/romilicious_rp/