#11 Nathan & Mulan from Lalele Organic Gelato - 10+ Years of Street Food Resilience Alongside Raising a Family

In Episode 11, I’m joined by Nathan and Mulan, the duo behind Lalele Organic Gelato. For over 10 years, they’ve been crafting organic gelato, waffles and smoothies using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Starting with no business plan and learning as they went, Nathan and Mulan built a family-run business that has become a staple of Auckland’s street food scene.

We dive into their journey, from creating a product they’re proud of to the sacrifices of raising four kids while building a business. You’ll hear their advice for new entrepreneurs and why their motto has always been to just start.

What You’ll Learn

• How Nathan and Mulan turned a watermelon surplus into a thriving gelato business.
• The importance of using fresh, local ingredients in building a standout product.
• The realities of balancing family life with running a food truck.
• Why resilience and adaptability are key to surviving in the street food world.
• Their take on how Auckland’s street food scene has evolved over the past decade.

Special Shoutout

This episode is proudly sponsored by Culley’s, New Zealand’s award-winning hot sauce and condiment brand. Add bold, vibrant flavours to your meals with @culleys ! Use the code FOODTRUCK at checkout on culleys.co.nz to get 25% off your purchase.

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Follow the Journey

Lalele Organic Gelato: @lalele_organic