Chox

Chox is located over in Worli at Flat No 501/A in the Lokhandwala Residence. It’s a bit different because we operate right out of the building here. It’s not a street-front shop with big windows. You have to come up or we send things down. We started doing this because we just liked making chocolate and treats at home. It’s a small operation, mostly just a kitchen and a couple of tables for packing things up. Sometimes the delivery guys get confused finding the flat, but we usually just wave them down from the balcony. It stays pretty busy, especially around the holidays when everyone wants boxes for gifts. We have bowls and whisks everywhere most days. The smell of cocoa usually fills the hallway, which some neighbors like and others probably don't. We don’t have a big staff, just a few of us helping out and making sure the orders are right. It’s quiet during the day and then gets really hectic in the evenings. We use the fridge in the corner to keep everything cool so it doesn't melt in this heat. It’s just a home business that grew a bit more than we expected. We’re just trying to keep up with the orders and make sure the kitchen stays clean. It’s simple work but it keeps us on our toes all day long. We don't have fancy brochures or anything, just our small kitchen space.