SHARMAIN KHOREE, GOBBLE UP CHURROS

A Parsee, married to a Bengali, has brought a bit of Spain to Bangalore! Meet Sharmain Khoree, Founder of Gobble Up Churros. For those of you who are not aware, churros is a lip smacking Spanish sweet snack made by frying dough. It is a versatile dish that can be frosted, topped in different ways, and even made with scrumptious fillings.

Sharmain’s love for Churros began when she took her first bite in one of the oldest churreras in Spain. She knew she had to bring it down to India but took her time to mull over the decision as she was, at that time, working in a MNC. When the timing was right however, she got the required training and went on to setting up Gobble Up Churros, the first brand to be a destination for gourmet filled churros and Spanish street food in India.

Sharmain says she has learned a lot after becoming an entrepreneur. She now knows that it takes just as much guts to be a woman in the business world as it does in a corporate one, a bit of diplomacy is a must and as much as she hates the bureaucracy at all levels, there is no escaping it. At the end of the day, she loves her work and has learned to ride the waves and evolve along the journey.

As Sharmain continues to grow her business, she wants to build a solid foundation for her daughter and some day adopt, run or fund an NGO for children. She also aspires to set up a central kitchen and especially employ people from the transgender community. This enterprising woman who has clearly got her priorities right says, “Life will throw you the opportunities, it’s up to you to grab it when the timing is right!”