🔥 Hot Grease Collective: Where Food, Culture & Community Sizzle 🔥

Bringing the Dopest Fish Fry to Southern California

The Mission

Hot Grease Collective is more than just a fish fry—it’s a cultural movement. We bring people together over crispy, golden fish and fries, served with a side of live music, art, and undeniable vibes. Our mission is to create a food and culture brand that blends high-quality Southern comfort food with exclusive, artistic experiences in Orange County and beyond.

We believe in community, creativity, and connection—and we’re making sure our events and pop-ups reflect that every time we fire up the grease.

The Problem We’re Solving

Southern-style fish fries are a time-honored tradition, but in California, they’re hard to find—and even harder to find done right. On top of that, food pop-ups are often disconnected from local culture and artistry. We’re bridging that gap by creating a unique, high-quality, and culturally rich experience that makes Hot Grease Collective a must-visit for food lovers and creatives alike.

Our pop-ups aren’t just about feeding people. They’re about building a community, amplifying local artists, and creating a fresh space where food and culture collide.

The Market Opportunity

🔥 The U.S. food truck and pop-up industry is worth over $2 billion, with California leading the market.
🔥 Orange County and Los Angeles have some of the most food-obsessed communities in the country, always seeking new, exclusive dining experiences.
🔥 Social media and food culture drive demand for trendy, experience-driven dining, making pop-ups like Hot Grease Collective a prime contender for growth.

We’re building something rare and in demand—a fish fry experience that blends high-end, exclusive vibes with real community roots.

What We Do & How We Solve the Problem

At Hot Grease Collective, we serve:
🐟 Perfectly crispy, Southern-style fried fish—with our signature tartar sauce and seasoned fries.
🎶 A handpicked soundtrack—curated with timeless funk, soul, and hip-hop to set the vibe.
🎨 Live art, music, and culture-infused events—partnering with dope artists, DJs, and brands to bring people together.

We’re starting with a simple menu and small-batch pop-ups, making sure every event is top-tier and unforgettable. Then, we’ll expand into bigger events, collabs, and food festivals—cementing Hot Grease Collective as a go-to name in California’s food and culture scene.

Why We’re Crowdfunding & How We’ll Use the Funds

Hot Grease is officially in motion—and this next phase is all about staying visible, staying consistent, and scaling with intention.

Since launching, we’ve secured our permits, joined a commercial kitchen, debuted at our first event, and started building a buzz. Now, we’re raising funds to expand operations, cover essential monthly costs, and grow our presence through bold marketing, strategic events, and steady vending.

Your support will help us:

✅ Pre-pay commercial kitchen space for consistent food prep & safety ($2,280 for 6 months)
✅ Restock high-quality inventory and packaging for upcoming pop-ups ($2,000)
✅ Book vendor space at high-traffic cultural events ($2,000)
✅ Invest in marketing, signage, and branded materials ($1,500)
✅ Partner with local creatives and influencers to expand our reach ($1,500)
✅ Cover event production costs for our flagship Hot Grease Fish Fry ($2,000)

This isn’t just about fries and fish—it’s about creating something sustainable, rooted, and unapologetically culture-forward. Every dollar gets us closer to turning Hot Grease into one of Southern California’s most sought-after food and culture brands.

🔥 Want to support and look good doing it? 🔥
Check out our Hot Grease Collective merch on Bonfire! Every purchase helps fund our launch while making sure you stay fresh in exclusive, limited-run gear.
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Meet the Team

👩🏽‍🍳 Asha, Founder & Creative Director – The visionary behind Hot Grease Collective, blending food, culture, and community to create an unforgettable experience.
🎶 Our extended collective – A growing network of artists, DJs, and vendors who bring the energy to every event.

Thank You for Believing in Hot Grease Collective!

Your support isn’t just funding a business—it’s fueling a movement. Every dollar helps us build something real, soulful, and unforgettable in the food and culture scene.

But Hot Grease isn’t just about good food—it’s about community and care. That’s why 3% of every purchase will go toward our reproductive justice mutual-aid fund The Potlikker Line, providing direct financial support for abortion access, birth support, postpartum care, gender-affirming care, and more. Because when we show up for each other, we all thrive.

Join us on this journey! Whether you contribute, share our campaign, or pull up to a pop-up, you’re part of the Hot Grease Collective family.

Let’s turn up the heat and make this happen—because the grease is hot, and the vibes are even hotter. 🔥🐟