Flavoured popcorn gifts and orders

Gift buyers, party hosts, schools, sports clubs and small businesses buying for staff or clients.

You charge per tub or pack, with set prices for bulk and corporate orders. Seasonal gift sets around Christmas, Easter and Mother's Day can lift sales.

• Cooking and consistent batch making
• Packaging and presentation
• Basic social media and photos
• Order handling

• Council food business registration and whether home production is allowed where you live
• Labelling rules for packaged food, including allergens and ingredients (check FSANZ guidance)
• Postage costs and keeping popcorn fresh and unbroken in transit
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your equipment, packaging, branding and first ingredients. Get quotes for insurance and any kitchen costs before you commit.

Check with your council about food business registration and whether home production is allowed where you live. Also check labelling rules for packaged food, including allergens and ingredients, under FSANZ guidance, and the insurance you may need.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on your order volume, pricing and whether you win party or corporate orders. Postage costs and keeping popcorn fresh in transit can affect what you keep.