Introduction
From Home Made Menu to Beloved Catering
Kembang Kemangi was born in 2020, right at the start of the pandemic. What began as me casually posting “today’s cooking” on social media quickly turned into daily orders from friends and neighbours, no matter what was on the menu. Our signature dish soon became Nasi Padang, a traditional feast from Sumatra Island: fragrant rice paired with Beef Rendang or Ayam Pop, served alongside egg and vegetable gulai and our fiery green sambal.
As demand grew, my husband and I decided to take the leap, transforming our basement into a proper kitchen so we could bring these authentic flavours to even more audience in our city. My passion quickly became a thriving homegrown catering business, built on taste, tradition, heritage, and the joy of sharing food. At its heart, Kembang Kemangi was also about giving back and creating job opportunities for those whose livelihoods had been impacted during the pandemic.
Journey of Kembang Kemangi Kitchen
Lunch & Dinner Catering
Healthy & Low Calories Menu
Healthy & Low Calories Menu
We started with a simple lunch offering, which quickly grew into a dinner menu as well. This meant we could have two delivery times each day, giving our delivery team more income and our kitchen team more working hours.
As our operations grew, I began expanding my kitchen knowledge and experimenting with flavours beyond Indonesian cuisine
We started with a simple lunch offering, which quickly grew into a dinner menu as well. This meant we could have two delivery times each day, giving our delivery team more income and our kitchen team more working hours.
As our operations grew, I began expanding my kitchen knowledge and experimenting with flavours beyond Indonesian cuisine — introducing Western and Asian-inspired dishes alongside our traditional favourites. This variety kept our regular clients excited and attracted new customers who were looking for something fresh yet familiar.
Healthy & Low Calories Menu
Healthy & Low Calories Menu
Healthy & Low Calories Menu
By our second year, some loyal customers shared a candid observation. They were enjoying our food so much that they’d gained a little weight!
Taking this feedback to heart, I started researching healthier cooking methods, choosing lighter ingredients, and calculating calorie counts for every portion.
The result was our Healthy & Low-Calor
By our second year, some loyal customers shared a candid observation. They were enjoying our food so much that they’d gained a little weight!
Taking this feedback to heart, I started researching healthier cooking methods, choosing lighter ingredients, and calculating calorie counts for every portion.
The result was our Healthy & Low-Calorie Menu, which became a huge success. Clients reported feeling more energetic, healthier, and in some cases, even losing weight. It proof that flavour and wellness can go hand in hand.
Kid's Lunch Box
Healthy & Low Calories Menu
Kid's Lunch Box
On the 3rd year, I started creating the kid’s lunch box as my children began school. My goal was to prepare a healthy lunch box that would make them happy and excited to see what’s inside. This wasn’t just a regular lunch box — it included love, healthy ingredients, and a variety of menus, so it felt like enjoying a café-style meal at sch
On the 3rd year, I started creating the kid’s lunch box as my children began school. My goal was to prepare a healthy lunch box that would make them happy and excited to see what’s inside. This wasn’t just a regular lunch box — it included love, healthy ingredients, and a variety of menus, so it felt like enjoying a café-style meal at school.
By this stage, with lunch, dinner, and healthy low-calorie menus still running, our operations became even busier. Meaning more hours for our kitchen team and more delivery shifts for our drivers.