Home kitchen food maker for markets

Market shoppers, local cafes and delis, and people buying gifts or regular treats.

You sell each product at a retail price at your stall or online, or at a lower wholesale price to small shops and cafes in larger batches.

• Cooking in consistent batches
• Food safety and hygiene
• Costing recipes and pricing
• Friendly selling face to face

• Council food business registration and kitchen requirements, which differ by state and council
• Food safety supervisor or handler training requirements in your state
• Labelling rules under the Food Standards Code, including allergens and ingredients
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Council approval for running a home-based business
• Some foods are higher risk, such as dairy, meat or cooked rice, and may need stricter controls

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your kitchen equipment, ingredients, packaging and any council or training fees. Treat this as a guide, and check what your council requires of your kitchen.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on your product range, pricing and how many markets and local stockists you sell through. The estimate assumes about 8 or more hours a week.

Check council food business registration and kitchen requirements, which differ by state and council, plus food safety training in your state. Also check Food Standards Code labelling, including allergens, council approval for a home-based business, insurance, and whether higher-risk foods need stricter controls.