Online live cooking classes and courses

Home cooks anywhere in Canada, people in smaller towns without local classes, and companies booking virtual team events.

Ticket price per live class, a fee for a multi-week course, and flat rates for private group sessions.

• Cooking and clear demonstrating on camera
• Basic video and sound setup
• Writing recipes and shopping lists
• Online marketing and email

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether it covers online teaching
• Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence applies
• Food safety guidance for students: give clear instructions and allergy warnings
• Check GST/HST registration rules once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, including for sales to customers in other provinces
• Recipe and music copyright, so use your own recipes and licensed music

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on the camera, lighting and sound equipment you choose, insurance and how you promote your classes. Your own setup may cost more or less.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on how many students join live classes or courses and your pricing. That is revenue, not profit. A start of about 5 hours a week is estimated.

Check whether your liability insurance covers online teaching and whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence. Also check GST/HST registration rules, including sales to other provinces, and use your own recipes and licensed music.