Home-Based chinese pastry baker

Neighbours, families and community groups who want fresh Chinese baking for everyday treats, gatherings and festivals.

You sell by the box or per item at a set price, with weekly pre-order drops and extra sales around festivals like Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn.

• Baking with enriched doughs and fillings
• Photography and social media posting
• Order planning and customer messaging

• Rules for selling food made at home differ a lot by province and municipality, and some places require a commercial or approved kitchen; check before you sell
• Savoury items with meat or custard fillings are often treated as higher risk than dry baking, so check what is allowed
• A home-based business licence or zoning approval from your municipality may be needed
• Commercial general liability insurance and a food handler certificate are worth checking
• Allergen labelling is important, especially for nuts, egg, soy and wheat
• Quebec has its own permit rules and French-language labelling requirements

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on baking equipment, packaging, ingredients and any permits or insurance. These are estimates. Check how your province treats home food sales before you buy equipment.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on order volume, prices and whether you sell at markets or by pickup and delivery. These are estimates, not guarantees. Plan for about 10 hours a week at minimum.

Rules for selling home-made food differ by province and municipality, and some places require a commercial or approved kitchen, so check first. Also check what's allowed for meat or custard items, home business licensing or zoning, insurance, allergen labelling, and Quebec permit and French-language rules.