Sandwich and wrap lunch delivery
Prepare sandwiches, wraps and platters in an approved kitchen and deliver to local offices.
- A$2k-10k
- Side hustle
- From home
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A pre-order sandwich and wrap service for office lunches and meetings, made in a registered kitchen and delivered to the door, without a shopfront.
Your first three steps
- Ask your local council whether your home kitchen can be registered, or whether you need to hire a commercial kitchen
- Put together a short menu with set prices and a minimum order, and test it on friends and neighbours
- Visit nearby offices and clinics with sample boxes and take your first regular orders
Who pays
Offices, tradie crews, schools, clinics and community groups ordering lunches or platters.
How it makes money
Price per sandwich, wrap or platter, with minimum order sizes and delivery fees. Regular weekly office orders give steady income.
Skills that help
- Food preparation in volume
- Food safety habits
- Organising orders and deliveries
- Customer service
Watch out for
- Food business registration and council rules on home kitchens, which differ by council and state
- Food Safety Supervisor requirements and food handler training, check your state's rules
- Council approval for a home-based business
- Public liability insurance and product liability cover
- Safe food transport, temperature control and allergen labelling
- A reliable vehicle for deliveries
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: sandwich and wrap lunch delivery
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a sandwich delivery business?
Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your kitchen setup, equipment, packaging and delivery vehicle. Check what your council requires for your kitchen before you spend on equipment.
How much can a sandwich and wrap catering business earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many offices, crews and community groups order and how often. These are estimates only, so build up regular orders before relying on the income.
What licences and rules apply to making sandwiches for delivery?
Check food business registration and council rules on home kitchens, which differ by council and state. Also check Food Safety Supervisor and food handler training requirements, council approval for a home-based business, safe food transport, allergen labelling, and public liability and product liability insurance.
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