Dessert pop-up and supper nights

Local diners looking for something different, plus people booking tickets for dessert tasting nights or private groups.

Ticket sales or per-plate pricing for each event, with extra from drinks. Many hosts take a fee or a share of takings.

• Dessert making and plating
• Social media promotion
• Event planning
• Costing and stock control

• Register as a food business with your council, and check whether your host's registration covers you or you need your own
• Allergen information and food hygiene rules apply to every event
• Public liability insurance, and check what the host venue's insurance covers
• Alcohol needs a licence, so rely on the host's licence or leave alcohol out
• Preparing food at home may need permission from a landlord or mortgage lender, and your kitchen must be registered and suitable

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on your equipment, ingredients, insurance and how many events you plan to run. Check what each host venue provides so you don't buy more than you need.

Check these points: register as a food business with your council, and whether the host's registration covers you. Allergen and food hygiene rules apply to every event. Alcohol needs a licence, so rely on the host's or leave it out. Check insurance and home kitchen permissions.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many evenings you run, ticket or menu prices and how many guests attend. The idea assumes at least around 10 hours a week, including preparation.