Pies for cafés, caterers and events

Cafés, delis, farm shops, caterers, offices and event hosts.

Wholesale price per pie or per tray on a regular schedule, plus higher-priced custom event orders and some retail sales.

• Consistent baking in larger batches
• Costing and pricing for wholesale
• Reliable delivery and communication
• Basic food safety planning

• Food premises permit and inspections from your local public health unit
• Food safety certification and any provincial or federal labelling rules, especially if selling across provincial borders
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance
• Kitchen rental costs eating into margin if order volumes are low
• Delivery needs, such as a vehicle and keeping pies at safe temperatures, especially in winter and summer

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on kitchen rental, equipment and packaging. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your regular orders and event work.

Check the food premises permit and inspections required by your local public health unit. Also check food safety certification and any provincial or federal labelling rules, especially if you plan to sell across provincial borders.

Kitchen rental can eat into your margin if order volumes are low. Delivery needs a vehicle and safe pie temperatures, especially in winter and summer. Check commercial general liability and product liability insurance before supplying customers.