SMALL CHOPS BUSINESS IN NIGERIA (EPISODE 2): THE UNTOLD TRUTH ABOUT PROFITS, COSTS & HOW TO START WITH EVEN ₦50,000

If you live in Nigeria, you already know one truth:
Small chops is not just food  it’s an emotional service. A party essential. A daily craving. A business that survives ANY economy

Today’s episode takes a deeper dive into the small chops industry and answers the biggest questions Nigerians ask:

• Is small chops business profitable?

• What business can I start with ₦50,000?

• What items make up small chops?

• How do I start a small chops business in Nigeria?

• What equipment do I need for small chops?

• How much can I make monthly?

This guide is written for aspiring entrepreneurs, students, stay-at-home mothers, young hustlers, and anyone looking to start a business that brings daily cash flow.

Let’s dive in.

Is Small Chops Business Profitable in Nigeria? (2025 Updated Analysis)

Small chops is one of the top 5 highest-demand food businesses in Nigeria for these reasons:

1. It sells EVERY day

People buy small chops:
 In traffic
 At offices
 At schools
At events
 At bars
 After church
 After work
Weekends
 Holidays

It is a repeat purchase business people don’t get tired of it.

2. Profit margin is HIGH

Here’s an average profit breakdown:

Daily profit for a small kiosk: ₦15,000 – ₦40,000
Monthly profit: ₦450,000 – ₦1.2 million

For events:
A single event for 100 guests brings:
₦70,000 – ₦150,000 profit.

3. Low startup capital

You can start from your home kitchen with ₦30k – ₦50k.
You can scale to a street kiosk with ₦200k.
You can position as an event vendor with ₦500k–₦1.5m.

What Business Can I Start With ₦50,000 in Nigeria?

SMALL CHOPS is one of the BEST choices for a few reasons:

✔ You don’t need expensive equipment

A frying pan + gas + flour + veggies = READY.

✔ You can sell from home

All you need is WhatsApp + Instagram.

✔ You can start with pre-orders

No wastage. No loss.

✔ You can use your existing kitchen

No shop, no overhead.

What Are the Items in Small Chops? (Updated 2025 List)

Small chops is more than samosa and spring rolls. The modern Nigerian platter includes:

Traditional Items

• Samosa

• Spring rolls

• Puff-puff

• Mosaic

• Doughnut bites

• Mini buns

Premium Items

• Gizzard stick

• Chicken chunks

• Fish fingers

• Mini sausage

• Mini burgers

• Mini hotdogs

• Yam balls

• Potato balls

Party Platter Items

• Grilled chicken

• Fried gizzard + sauce

• Shrimp spring rolls

• Plantain boats

• Asun bites

Dessert Add-ons (High ticket!)

• Fruit kebabs

• Chocolate-dipped doughnuts

• Mini crepes

• Marshmallow sticks

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How to Start a Small Chops Business in Nigeria (FULL GUIDE)

STEP 1 — Decide your style

You can choose:

1. Street small chops (daily sales)

2. Home-based delivery only

3. Event catering vendor

4. Office supply vendor

5. Restaurant add-on

6. Kiosk or mall kiosk

Each one has different pricing.

STEP 2  Get the right equipment

Here is where AFESS INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT becomes your business advantage.

You need:

Core Equipment:

✔ Commercial Deep Fryer
✔ Bain Marie (food warmer)
✔ Stainless work table
✔ BBQ grill (for gizzard & chicken)
✔ Display warmer
✔ Sealing or packaging machine

Optional upgrades:

✔ Gas griddle
✔ Shawarma machine
✔ Industrial blender (for juice upsells)

Why AFESS?

• Durable

• Affordable

• Easy to clean

• Built for heavy-duty frying

• Replacement parts available

• Good after-sales service

• You can BUY NOW, PAY LATER (30% upfront)

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STEP 3 — Create your menu

Your menu should be simple but profitable.

Starter menu:

• Samosa — ₦150

• Spring roll — ₦150

• Puff puff — ₦20

• Chicken bites — ₦300

• Gizzard sticks — ₦600

Platter menu:

• ₦2,000

• ₦3,500

• ₦5,000

• ₦10,000 event platter

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STEP 4 — Pricing for Profit

Use the 3X METHOD:

• Cost price × 3 = Selling price.

• If cost is ₦600, sell for ₦1,800.

This covers:
✔ Gas
✔ Oil
✔ Transport
✔ Labour
✔ Packaging
✔ Profit margin

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STEP 5 — Marketing Strategy

Here’s how your first 30 days can look:

Daily Content to Post:

• Frying behind-the-scenes

• Packaging videos

• Customer reviews

• Platter displays

• Price list

• Promo deals

• Office/campus delivery

Platforms to focus on:

✔ WhatsApp TV
✔ TikTok
✔ Instagram Reels
✔ Twitter Local Space
✔ Campus groups
✔ Event planners

Special hack:

Give 10 free platters to micro-influencers with 5k–10k followers.
You will get 100+ customers.

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How Much Can I Make Monthly? (Profit Breakdown)

Daily sales (street):

• 50 samosa

• 50 spring rolls

• 100 puff puff

• 20 gizzard sticks

Daily revenue: ₦25,000 – ₦40,000
Monthly revenue: ₦750k – ₦1.2M
Monthly profit: ₦350k – ₦700k

Event sales:
10 events a month = ₦600k – ₦1.5M profit.

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Why Small Chops Business Will Always Remain Profitable

• Nigerians eat finger foods at every gathering.

• Events have increased.

• People crave affordable snacks daily.

• New flavours and creativity increase profit.

• Zero seasonality.

• Small capital, big return.

Small chops will continue to be one of the top 3 fastest-growing food businesses in 2025 and beyond.

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