Vegan pop-up or supper club

Diners who book tickets, including vegans, curious meat-eaters, couples and groups celebrating something.

Ticket sales per guest, often with drinks sold on top. Pre-booking helps you buy only the food you need and limit waste.

• Cooking for groups
• Menu planning and costing
• Social media and local marketing
• Organising events

• Register as a food business with your council even if you cook from a shared kitchen or at home, so check what applies to you
• Cooking from home for paying guests may need permission from your landlord or mortgage lender, so check first
• Alcohol needs a licence, so check whether the venue's licence covers you or whether you need a temporary event notice
• Public liability insurance, and check what the venue requires
• Allergen information must be accurate for every dish
• Income can be uneven, so don't rely on a single event to cover costs

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £5,000, depending on the venue, kitchen access, equipment and how many guests you cater for. These are estimates, so cost each event, including ingredients and any venue hire, before selling tickets.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on ticket prices, guest numbers and how many events you run. The estimate starts from about 10 hours a week. Income can be uneven, so avoid relying on a single event.

Check that you register as a food business with your council, even if you cook from a shared kitchen or at home. Also check alcohol licensing or a temporary event notice, landlord or mortgage permission, public liability insurance, venue requirements and allergen information.