🔥 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

We’re at the starting line, and this funding will help us officially launch and scale Hot Grease Collective.

Your support will help us cover:
✅ Health permits & licensing – $800
✅ Commercial kitchen rental – $200/month
✅ Initial food & supply costs – $1,500
✅ Equipment (fryer, prep tools, signage) – $2,000
✅ Marketing & branding – $1,000
✅ Event production costs – $1,500

With your help, we’ll be able to get fully permitted, host our first official event, and lay the foundation for long-term growth.

🔥 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.
🎥 Aniya – Our rising content creator, capturing our journey and helping build our digital presence.
🎶 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, 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. 🔥🐟