Entrepreneur Hussein Mahamed inventor of ‘Taste by Design’ a catering company with a twist, explained yesterday to a Camberwell reporter how he feels his business could benefit the local community financially.
He talks about the recognitions and successes his business has received including future plans for expansion.
(Hussein)‘Taste by Design was established in 2006 for the local community of Chapeltown. We provide a fusion of high quality Somalian, Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines at affordable prices. We also do outside catering, themed nights and have experienced in house event mangers if needed’
What is your role in the business?
(Hussein)‘I’m a business partner along with Mohammed Yaseen. I concentrate on internal affairs and business sales. I also focus on developing business strategies to be the number one supplier of ethnic food in Leeds and surrounding towns.’
Tell me about the team?
(Hussein)‘ Well, our staff bring over 25 years experience to the taste by Design umbrella, they’re very passionate about what they do and enjoy spoiling customers with the mouth watering cuisines they create’.
What have you accomplished within 2 years of running?
(Hussein) 'In 2007 Taste by Design were one of the finalists in the Business Concept Competition held at Leeds Metropolitan University. We have also been awarded 4 stars by Leeds City Council for good hygiene Practice’.
That’s Fantastic!
(Hussein)‘Yes, this was all achieved within our first year of trading which has never been achieved before within the area. We are extremely proud to have achieved this in such a short space of time’.
So what are you plans for the future?
(Hussein) 'My aim is not only to have a thriving expanding business, but also to add quality back to the area. I believe in order for us to be successful the community in which we are serving needs to be successful to. By recruiting the best locally and training them to the Taste by Design way and supporting them through their journey, this will enable taste by design to be successful as well as the individ al.’
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