In Mahim Koliwada, the city's first cloud kitchen has opened its doors, marking a significant milestone for local home chefs. Established last week by Daryavardi Producer Company Limited (DPCL), this permanent facility aims to fill the void left by the seasonal seafood plaza, which operates only six to eight months of the year. The women-led fish farmer producer organization commissioned a group of 12 Koli home chefs to cater a 78th birthday party at Alkashray, a senior citizens' resort in Wai, Satara, in June. This was their first 'work trip' outside Mumbai and showcased traditional Koli cuisine, including surmai fry, pomfret fry, prawn pakodas, and more. The event served 150 people and provided an opportunity for the chefs to sell their homemade masalas and pickles. Future plans include expanding into lighter fare and catering to NGOs feeding hospital patients. Independent Koli home chefs are also capitalizing on this growing demand by building parallel businesses, offering customized cooking services to those who want their catch prepared in the traditional Koli way or lack the culinary skills to do so themselves.