Spice Kitchen: Turning a Passion into a Paycheque

Starting a business doesn’t have to mean quitting your job and betting everything on one idea.

In this bonus episode of re:WORKING, in partnership with Tesco Mobile, Tim sits down with Shashi and Sanjay, the mother and son behind Spice Kitchen.

After 38 years running a shop with her husband, Shashi was bored in retirement. On Christmas Day she asked the family what she could do as a hobby, Sanjay suggested selling the spice tins her mum made in India online, they made their first sale on Boxing Day. Today Spice Kitchen is stocked in Selfridges, Whole Foods and Lakeland, and Shashi and Sanjay have been on Dragons’ Den and with the Hairy Bikers.

In this episode Tim, Shashi and Sanjay discuss:
- Why it’s never too late to start something new, Shashi is 75 and still learning
- Why starting small and testing an idea before investing too much protects you
- How to know when it’s time to leave your day job and go all in
- Saying yes to opportunities that push you out of your comfort zone
- What makes a family business work, and why keeping to your own roles matters
- If you’ve got an idea you can’t shake but you’re not sure when to take the leap, this episode will help you start on your own terms.


If you’re getting started on your business journey, Tesco Mobile offers flexible business deals, that are up to 40% cheaper than the big mobile networks, a welcome bonus, free access to the Help Hub and a quick sign-up. Find out more at TescoMobile.co.uk or in store.