This week, we have a special treat as we chat with a group of enterprising young people who turned their school holiday time into a thriving small business.
Billie, Juno, Casmir, and Donnie, also known as the ‘fuzzys,’ launched Surfs Up Donuts in Raglan. With the guidance of Casmir and Donnie’s dad, they created delectable donuts that had locals coming back for more. Let’s hear all about their sweet venture, the lessons they learned, and what they plan to do next. Welcome, team Surfs Up Donuts!
Tell us about your school holiday business project?
We did it with the ‘fuzzys’ (friends and cuzzies Billie, Juno, Casmir, and Donnie). It was a donut stall called Surfs Up Donuts! We did it for fun and as a school holiday activity. Casmir and Donnie’s dad showed us how to make the donuts. We made two flavours: jam with cream and custard with caramel. We set up our stall in front of the Yot Club because it is near all the coffee shops and we thought lots of people would walk past.
What did you achieve?
Lots of people came the first time and we couldn’t believe it, but we sold out in an hour. The second time we doubled how many donuts we made and our mum/aunty posted about it on the Raglan notice board. We sold heaps of donuts and lots of people pre-ordered them. We all made some pocket money and paid for all the ingredients we used. We learned how to serve customers and how to make donuts at six am in the morning!
What did you enjoy about it?
We enjoyed making the donuts and meeting all the nice customers, and it was cool when some of them came back to tell us how delicious they thought the donuts were. Lots of people told their friends about it. We enjoyed painting and making our wooden shop, and we enjoyed making some money.
What did/will you spend the money on?
We have not spent any yet. We are trying to practice saving, so we will put it in the bank. Some of us are going to Vietnam in the summer holidays and might spend some then.
Do you want to thank anyone for helping you?
All the people who came and saw us, and our parents for showing us how to make donuts and helping us organise our stall.
Any future plans?
We hope to do Surf’s Up Donuts again, maybe in the next holidays or even sooner.
