Sankalp and Trusha Trivedi, owners and founders of Mausam Indian found their way into the food truck business a little differently, starting with wholesale catering, then expanding to open their own restaurant. Now they have a third restaurant opening, plus Curry N Bites, their mobile food truck that spends most of its days serving businesses and locals in New York City.
As a wholesale distributor, the Trivedis discovered that they were losing out by not being able to provide versatility. As a food truck that offers “make your own curry,” they have over 60 different menu options available made fresh and to order.
“We started in 2008,” Sankalp said. “My wife wanted to open a restaurant banquet hall, I love to cook, and she comes from a kitchen business background.”
The Trivedis came up with the Mausam concept together and then worked out the responsibilities. Sankalp covers the kitchen and the branding, and Trusha, who had been an accountant, handles the accounting and operations end.
Like the Holbachs, the Trivedis love being able to work together. Sankalp also loves that the food industry provides instant gratification, as well as the social nature of the work.
“It’s a challenge,” Sankalp said. “Sometimes we get scared. But if you don’t get your hands dirty in everything from washing dishes, it’s not your thing. We are very passionate, this is our baby and that’s what we call it and think it is, that’s what it is.
“We love the liveliness of the entire business, and cherish every single moment.”
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