Tortilla bakery with wholesale and shop counter

Restaurants, taquerias, cafés and caterers needing daily fresh supply, plus local households and fans of Mexican and Latin American food.

Wholesale orders by weight or pack on regular delivery rounds, plus shop counter sales and related items such as salsas, chips and masa.

• Production baking at volume
• Costing and pricing for wholesale
• Managing suppliers and delivery schedules
• Customer service

• Food business registration and inspection by your council, and a documented food safety plan
• Check planning use class, lease terms and any extraction or ventilation requirements for the premises
• Business rates, rent and equipment costs, so test demand before signing a long lease
• Allergen and labelling rules for pre-packed and loose food
• Employer's liability insurance if you hire, plus public and product liability cover
• Reliance on a few large wholesale customers, so spread your orders where you can

Startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on your premises, equipment and fit-out. These are estimates, so test demand and get quotes before signing a long lease.

Monthly revenue is typically around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on how many wholesale customers you supply and how much you sell over the counter. Spreading orders across customers can reduce risk.

Check food business registration and council inspection, plus a documented food safety plan. Also check the planning use class, lease terms, extraction and ventilation needs, allergen and labelling rules, and insurance including employer's liability if you hire.