Home pastry and cake baker

Local families, people ordering for birthdays and events, workplaces, and small cafés wanting a regular supply.

Price per item or box, with higher-value orders for celebration cakes and event platters. Regular weekly orders help keep income steady.

• Baking and pastry technique
• Food hygiene and allergen awareness
• Social media and photography
• Planning and time management

• Register with your local council as a food business and expect a hygiene inspection
• Allergen labelling rules: check what you must provide for pre-packed and loose food
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Check your lease, mortgage or home insurance allows commercial baking at home
• Your kitchen may be busy and cluttered, so plan storage and fridge space

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on the equipment, ingredients, packaging and insurance you need. Your existing kitchen kit will affect how much you need to spend.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many orders you take and your prices. The estimates start from around 8 hours a week, so earnings will grow with the time you can bake.

Check you need to register with your local council as a food business and expect a hygiene inspection. Check allergen labelling rules for pre-packed and loose food, public liability and product liability insurance, and whether your lease, mortgage or home insurance allows it.