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From Side Hustle to Six Figures: How Chef Amina Built Her Pika Plan Business

Amina Wanjiru started cooking from her Kilimani kitchen for her neighbours. Today, she fulfils 200+ orders weekly through Pika Plan and earns more than her old corporate job.

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Grace Mwende

Vendor Success Manager

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15 May 2026
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7 min read

Two years ago, Chef Amina was a marketing executive who cooked for fun on weekends. Today, she runs one of Pika Plan's top-rated kitchens, serving over 200 meals a week from her home in Kilimani.

I never imagined cooking could replace my corporate salary. But Pika Plan handled the customer acquisition — I just focused on what I love: the food.
Chef Amina W.
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Grace Mwende

Vendor Success Manager

Helping home chefs and small restaurants thrive on the Pika Plan platform.