Kids' party food boxes from home

Parents hosting birthday parties at home, in parks or in community halls who want to skip the cooking.

Set price per child or per party package (for example small, medium and large), with extras like cakes, party bags or dietary-friendly options.

• Cooking in batches
• Food safety and allergen awareness
• Planning and time management
• Friendly customer service

• Food business registration with your local council, and any food safety supervisor or food handler training your state requires
• Allergen labelling and handling (nuts, egg, dairy, gluten), as mistakes can be serious
• Council approval for running a business from home, and whether your kitchen meets the standard
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Safe cold storage and transport of food, especially in hot weather

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your kitchen equipment, packaging, insurance and any training or registration you need. These are estimates only, so cost your own menu and setup.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many parties you cater for, your menu prices and how far you deliver. This is revenue before ingredients, packaging and other costs.

Check food business registration with your local council and any food safety supervisor or food handler training your state requires. Check council approval for a home business and whether your kitchen meets the standard. Also check allergen handling, insurance and safe food transport.