The Smart Way to Grow Your Bakery Business – Go Online with chotu

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The bakery business in India is changing fast. Customers today prefer ordering cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, and special occasion desserts online rather than visiting a physical store. They want convenience, quick browsing, WhatsApp ordering, and fast delivery.

If your bakery is still running only offline, you’re losing customers to online bakeries, food apps, and large dessert brands.

But here’s the good news:

You don’t need a website developer, food marketplace commissions, or a tech team.

You can take your bakery business online in just a few seconds with chotu – the simplest platform built for small and local store owners.

Why Growing Your Bakery Online Is a Smart Move

Customers search online for:

  • Birthday cakes
  • Anniversary cakes
  • Customised cakes
  • Cupcakes & pastries
  • Bread, buns, and rolls
  • Cookies & biscuits
  • Tea-time snacks
  • Healthy baked items
  • Festive sweets

If your bakery doesn’t appear online, customers simply choose another brand.

By going digital, you unlock:

  • Higher visibility
  • More orders
  • More repeat customers
  • Festival-season sales
  • Bulk and corporate orders
  • Weekend & late-night demand

chotu: The Smartest Way to Take Your Bakery Business Online

chotu helps bakery owners go online instantly, without coding, without apps, and without technical headaches.

✔ Create Your Bakery Store – FREE

Add all your baked items with descriptions and categories. No price display needed.

✔ WhatsApp Ordering for Faster Sales

Most bakery customers want:

  • Same-day delivery
  • Custom cake notes
  • Photo cakes
  • Urgent orders
  • Quantity confirmation

WhatsApp ordering makes this extremely easy – and chotu enables it by default.

✔ Look Professional Like a Premium Bakery Brand

Get a clean bakery storefront that builds trust with customers.

✔ Your Store Goes Live in Seconds

No waiting. No delays.

Just open your phone → create your store → share your link → start receiving orders.

✔ Free & Paid Plans for Every Stage

Start free → upgrade anytime for more growth tools.

How to Grow Your Bakery Business Online using chotu

Step 1: Create Your Bakery Online Store on chotu

Visit owner.chotu.com/sell-online.

In a few simple steps, you’ll have your digital bakery ready:

  • Add your store name and mobile number.
  • Use pre-built categories or add your bakery items with short descriptions.

Your bakery store will be live in just a few seconds.

Step 2: Add Your Bakery Products

List all your items (no prices):

  • Cakes (birthday, anniversary, themed)
  • Pastries & cupcakes
  • Breads (milk bread, whole wheat, multigrain)
  • Cookies & biscuits
  • Puffs and savoury snacks
  • Tea-time snacks
  • Festive sweets
  • Custom & photo cakes
  • Party bundle items

Short descriptions help customers choose quickly.

Step 3: Accept Orders Through WhatsApp

WhatsApp makes bakery orders smoother:

  • Customers send photos
  • You confirm availability
  • You get custom instructions
  • Customers can request urgent orders
  • Faster communication = more sales

chotu integrates WhatsApp ordering directly into your digital bakery.

Step 4: Share Your Store Link Everywhere

Reach customers organically:

  • WhatsApp status
  • Local groups
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Google Business Profile
  • Flyers, packaging, visiting cards

Your online bakery becomes accessible 24/7.

Step 5: Deliver Fast & Build Loyal Customers

Your biggest advantage?

Big brands can’t match local delivery speed.

  • Same-day delivery
  • Locality-based delivery
  • Festival & event orders
  • Subscription for breads/cookies

Fast delivery creates loyal repeat customers.

Step 6: Grow Your Bakery with Digital Tools

chotu helps you:

  • Upgrade to premium features anytime
  • Build trust and brand recall
  • Increase organic discovery
  • Manage customers easily
  • Operate like a professional online bakery

Why chotu Is the Best Platform for Bakery Owners

✔ Free digital bakery
✔ WhatsApp ordering
✔ Unlimited product listing
✔ Smart, simple onboarding
✔ Store goes live in seconds
✔ Perfect for cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, snacks
✔ Used by thousands of small Indian shops

Going online with chotu is the smartest, fastest, and most affordable way to grow.

Final Word: Smart Bakeries Grow Faster

People love bakeries. They love convenience even more.

Your bakery has delicious products – chotu gives you the digital power to reach more customers.

Go online, grow smart, and scale your bakery business today.

👉 Create your bakery store now for FREE

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is chotu?
Namaste. I am chotu, your friendly shopboy. I make ordering from your shop simple on WhatsApp.
What does chotu do?
Customers can see your full product list online (like Zepto/Blinkit). They add to cart and order directly on WhatsApp.
Is chotu like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto or Blinkit?
No. Those are delivery apps made for buyers. They control prices, delivery, and own your customer data. chotu is an ordering app made for you, the shopkeeper. You keep full control: prices, payments and your customer info.
Is chotu same as WhatsApp Business Catalog?
Almost, but one big difference: With chotu, you get a ready-made catalog for your shop type. No need to type a single word. Just turn OFF items you don’t sell. Plus, you get a QR code and link to share anywhere.
Do customers order with me directly or with chotu?
Orders come straight to your WhatsApp. chotu does not know what is ordered or who your customer is.
Do customers need to download chotu?
No. They can order by:
  • Scanning your QR code


  • Clicking your shop link

(If they install chotu, it only makes reordering easier.)

So, there are two apps?
Yes, the red chotu app is for buyers, golden chotu Owner app is for you, the shopkeeper. You can install both if you want.

How will my shop look?
Like any online store (Amazon/Flipkart). Buyers can browse, search, and add to cart. Click on LIVE DEMO to see how your shop will look.
Do I need a laptop, Excel, or English?
No. Only a WhatsApp number is enough. Works in all Indian languages. chotu runs only on mobile.
How much does chotu cost?
Starts ₹999, one-time payment. No rent. No subscription. No commission. It’s your shop forever.
How do I get paid?
Customers pay you directly, not through chotu. They can give cash in hand or through UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, etc.). No change in payments at all.


Will chotu deliver orders?
No. Delivery is your choice.
  • Ask customer to pick up


  • Send through your boy/helper
  • Use Rapido, Dunzo, etc.


Can customers pay cash?
Yes. As always.
How will I know if I got an order?
You’ll hear a “ka-ching” on the chotu Owner app and get the order on WhatsApp.
Can customers order at night?
Yes. 24×7. You can deliver when you are open.
My customers have cousins in the USA, can they also order?
Yes. Your shop is now open to the whole world, 24X7.
How do I promote my shop?
When you buy a shop, you get a shop link and a QR.
  • Share shop link on WhatsApp Status, Groups, Instagram, YouTube, etc.


  • Print QR on your shopboard, visiting cards, no-parking boards.


Will I get new customers?
Yes, through your link/QR and local promotion. With VIP Pass, your shop ranks higher on chotu search.
What is VIP Pass?
VIP Pass is a value added service with extra benefits:
  • Higher ranking in customer searches
  • Ability to edit your shop details
  • Priority customer support
How do I buy the VIP Pass?
All shops come with a built-in FREE VIP Pass. You do not need to purchase it right now. You can login to the chotu Owner app to buy the VIP Pass later.
Do I need GST or a physical shop?
No. Just a WhatsApp number is enough. Physical shop is optional.
What does owning a shop mean on chotu?
Like you buy a shop in the real world, you are buying a space in the digital world, which is yours forever.
What if I don’t get orders at first?
Share your shop link with existing customers. Once they try it, they will reorder and refer new buyers. If you have a Google My Business profile, you should update your shop link there too to get more orders.
Who is behind chotu? Can I trust it?
The team has decades of experience at Microsoft, Oracle, airtel and studied at IIT & IIM. They are building chotu with only one purpose: make ordering with local shops as easy as UPI made payments.
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