Mr Kai Koh, director of Cantonese roast meat restaurant Fook Kin, told TNP:"It is really helpful because we are currently lacking manpower, and these culinary students help with the basics such as preparing ingredients and making rice and noodles."
Mr Ong added:"The younger generation are really showing their love for hospitality and the food business. They are willing to help for free, it is very meaningful and I am touched."The owner of Jin Ji Teochew Braised Duck & Kway Chap created Facebook group Hawkers United - Dabao 2020, with the aim of showcasing all hawkers who are offering delivery and takeaway services so that customers can search for them easily. It currently boasts more than 200,000 members.
The process ensures that business owners who have not had prior experience with online operations are still able to list on Carousell for increased visibility and thus be able to provide on-demand takeaway services without having to pay a premium or commission to external vendors. Liang Guang Seafood Soup owner Wei Cheng:"Many food stall owners like us are not equipped for delivery services, so we can work with only what we have to reach out to the neighbourhood.
"We really appreciate Carousell's initiative to provide a platform. Any visibility during this time is extremely important and we are banking on local support from those around us."