Home Cookie Bakery with Online Orders

Individuals buying treats and gifts, plus people ordering for birthdays, weddings, offices and small events.

Price per box or per cookie, with higher-value gift boxes, seasonal specials and bulk orders for events. Postage can be charged on top.

• Baking consistently to a recipe
• Taking good photos for social media
• Organising orders and deadlines
• Food hygiene and allergen awareness

• Register your food business with your local council, ideally at least 28 days before you start trading
• Allergen information and labelling rules for pre-packed food, check the Food Standards Agency guidance
• Check your lease or mortgage terms and home insurance before running a food business from home
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Packaging that survives the post, and delivery costs eating into margins

Check that you register your food business with your local council, ideally at least 28 days before you start trading. Also check Food Standards Agency allergen and labelling guidance, your lease or mortgage terms, and your home insurance.

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £300 to £1,500, depending on equipment, packaging, insurance and how much you already own. Packaging that survives the post and delivery costs can affect your margins.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on your menu, order volume, and whether customers collect or you post orders. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week.