Nibletz Staff
They say that you should do what you love, but many times people fail to realize that what they love can actually provide them with an income. Many people love to write, but few really think it’s an option that’s available to them. You can apply the same to food. You often see people light up with enthusiasm when they’re talking about their latest recipes or the latest health craze that they’ve made part of their life, but they don’t always grasp that they can make an income from their passion. If you’re one of these people, we’re here to tell you that yes, you can, in fact, make your living this way. Here are five career idea for foodies!
Writing Your Way To Free Meals
You’re already waxing lyrical about food to whoever will listen; why not put those thoughts down onto paper and become a food critic or journalist? It’s a competitive industry to break into, so don’t expect overnight success, but if you’re knowledgeable about food and know how to craft a purring sentence or two, then with hard work and a pinch of luck it might just be your meal ticket. You don’t need anyone to give you the opportunity, either. Just start your own blog, writing about whatever aspects of food that interests you. Bonus: reviewers often get to eat at restaurants for free!
More Than a Chef
Of course, being a chef is the obvious career choice for people who love cooking up a storm. You might have to start small, working wherever you can get a job (restaurants are always looking), but if you show enough dedication to the craft and can concoct your own recipes, you’ll quickly find yourself working up the ladder. Bonus: if you’re a chef, you can pretty much land in any city around the world and find yourself a job. Food knows no boundaries!
Your Own Cooking Roadshow
Cooking for another person’s business is good: cooking for your own business is better. If you have a type of cuisine you’re particularly good with, look at starting your own street food business. These are everywhere right now, and they’re surprisingly easy to get started. All you’ll need is a truck, the essential professional kitchen equipment, a quirky name, and bags of energy. If your food is good enough, people will like it – and from there, the sky’s the limit. Bonus: you’ll be your own boss, and can go wherever you please.
Niche Products
Thanks to hipsters and people who appreciate quality goods, artisan products are everywhere. If you’re a dab hand at making jams, peanut butter, – or let’s be honest, just about anything – then you can bottle up your goods and get them on the shelves. Bonus: you’ll be dedicated yourself to one craft, which studies have shown is a key to happiness!
Expert Advice
If you’re more interested in the relationship between food and the body, look at becoming a food nutritionist. With the current emphasis on eating and living well, you’ll always have someone willing to pay you for your expert advice. Bonus: As a freelance worker, you can pick your own clients and hours.
Here’s to eating well!
