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In this episode of The ClusterCast I am joined by Nupur and Nilay Patel, founders of 33Cocoa, our very first couple on the podcast!


We met through Independent Oxford after I spotted photos of their chocolates online. And yes... I was absolutely thinking with my stomach. Thankfully my brain chipped in too, because we're now collaborating on an event at The Cluster where they'll be showcasing their incredible nut butters and, if the weather stops being hotter than lava, their handcrafted chocolates too.


We chat about what it really takes to build a food business in a fiercely competitive market, what makes 33 Cocoa stand out, and the leap of faith involved in leaving secure, well-paid jobs to follow a dream. Oh, and in the interests of public safety, this episode does contain nuts (just for clarity, they make awesome nut butter!) We loved having Nupur and Nilay in the studio and, quite frankly, we can't wait to eat more of their chocolates. If you've ever thought about starting a food business, or just fancy listening to two genuinely lovely people, this one's for you. Just don't watch it on an empty stomach.


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 and perhaps even recommend it to somebody, we'd like that!


This episode is brought to you by The Cluster, a co-working and event space in Oxford. Find out more at clusteroxford.co.uk.

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