Home-Based wedding cake maker

Engaged couples, and sometimes parents or wedding planners booking on their behalf.

A fixed price per cake, usually based on size, flavours and decoration, plus delivery and setup fees. A deposit secures the date and the balance is paid before the wedding.

• Baking and cake decorating
• Design and attention to detail
• Planning and time management
• Talking with nervous couples

• Council food business registration or notification and kitchen requirements, which vary by state and council. Some councils restrict or refuse home-based businesses making perishable foods such as cream or custard cakes, so confirm what is permitted
• Whether your council requires separate planning or home-business approval for your address
• Food safety supervisor and food handler training requirements in your state, and any Food Standards Code requirements that apply to your business
• Allergen labelling and honest ingredient information
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Delivery risks: cakes can be damaged in transit, so plan vehicle space and cooling

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your equipment, kitchen requirements, training, insurance and packaging for delivery. These are estimates, so check what your council requires first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many weddings you take, your pricing and the cake sizes. Demand can vary through the year, so these are estimates only.

Check council food business registration or notification and kitchen requirements, which vary by state and council. Some councils restrict perishable fillings like cream or custard, so confirm what is permitted. Also check planning approval, food safety supervisor training, allergen labelling and insurance.