Home-Baked pies for cafés and markets

Market shoppers, local cafés and delis that want a locally made pie, and neighbours or workplaces ordering in bulk.

Price per pie at markets and online pre-orders, plus wholesale prices per tray or dozen to cafés. A tight menu keeps ingredient waste low.

• Pastry and baking
• Costing recipes and pricing
• Food safety habits
• Customer service at a stall

• Food business registration with your local council and any home-based business approval, as rules differ by council and state
• Food safety supervisor and handler training requirements in your state
• Labelling and allergen rules, check Food Standards Australia New Zealand guidance
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Home kitchen capacity: oven size limits how many pies you can bake

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on your equipment, packaging, insurance and approvals. Treat this as an estimate and check what your local council requires before buying anything.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many markets, cafés and pre-orders you serve. Your oven size limits how many pies you can bake, which caps volume. Hours start at about 10 a week.

Check food business registration with your local council and any home-based business approval, as rules differ by council and state. Also check food safety supervisor and handler training in your state, and labelling and allergen guidance from Food Standards Australia New Zealand.