Keep Calm & Curry On with Roshni Ray from Tikka and Tadka

If you ever needed proof that resilience, great food, and a bit of spice can get you through anything… this is it. In this episode of The ClusterCast, I sit down with Roshni Ray, co-founder of Tikka and Tadka, a catering company serving up seriously authentic Indian cuisine across Oxfordshire.Now, most people launching a food business just as the world shuts down might… panic, cry, or eat all their own stock. Roshni and her husband? Absolutely not. They pivoted and started delivering homemade curry boxes, giving people something genuinely joyful to look forward to during Lockdown (and frankly saving us all from another sad beige microwave dinner).We talk about how the business began, Roshni’s fascinating career journey, and how her family heritage, and her mum’s cooking, runs through everything she does. And yes, I can personally confirm: I was on the receiving end of a care package and it was delicious.We also get into why spices aren’t just ingredients, they’re a way of life, plus some brilliant advice for anyone starting out. My favourite?“Start smaller than you think you can… and consistency is key.”Simple. Annoyingly wise. Very effective.Also, Roshni fully validates the way I speak to Google like it’s my unpaid personal assistant, which frankly is the kind of support I need in my life.Subscribe to @TheClusterOx on YouTube for more relaxed chats with brilliant Oxfordshire indie businesses. And if you’re feeling generous, a rating and review on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) really helps other lovely humans find the show.This episode is brought to you by The Cluster, a co-working and event space in Oxford. Find out more at clusteroxford.co.uk.Recorded and produced by The Pod Collective, the team behind the PodBox OX podcast studio at The ClusterThis episode is brought to you by The Cluster Co-Working and Event Space in Oxford. Visit clusteroxford.co.uk to learn more. Subscribe on YouTube and leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.