How do I start my own food brand as a creator?
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You bring the idea — a flavour, a recipe or a concept your audience already loves — and we handle recipe development, sampling, manufacturing and packing. You start with a small pilot run of around 100 units instead of committing to a huge first order, so you can prove demand before you scale.
What's the minimum order — do I need to order thousands of units?
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No. Most creators start with a pilot run of roughly 100 units. It's a low-risk way to launch a real food product, test it with your audience and gather proof before moving to larger production runs and retail.
How much does it cost to launch a food product with Havant?
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The indicative cost of a pilot production run (around 100 units) is £300–£400. Recipe development, packaging and ingredient costs apply on top and vary by product, so figures are a guide rather than a fixed quote — and the first consultation is free.
What kind of food products can you make?
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We specialise in jarred sauces and ready meals, made preservative and additive free with a 60–90 day shelf life, and produced to retail, supermarket-grade standards.
How many followers do I need to work with Havant?
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Follower count is a starting filter, not the whole story. As a guide we work with creators from around 100k followers upwards, but genuine engagement, a real food connection and an audience you can mobilise matter more than raw numbers — smaller creators with a highly engaged niche are considered too.
How long does it take to go from idea to finished product?
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It moves in four steps: concept and recipe, sampling and sign-off, pilot production, then scaling what works. Timelines vary by product, but a pilot run is designed to put a real, sellable product in your hands quickly rather than tying you up for months.
Can my food product get into supermarkets and retail?
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Potentially. Businesses within the group already supply supermarkets and high-street stores, so a successful creator product has a genuine route toward mainstream retail. There are no guaranteed listings — the product and demand still have to earn their place — but you get the experience, relationships and preparation to give it the best chance.
Do I need my own recipe, and are the products really additive free?
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You don't need a finished recipe — our R&D team can develop one from a rough idea or a dish. And yes: products are made preservative and additive free, achieving a 60–90 day shelf life through proper manufacturing rather than artificial additives.