Online live cooking classes

Home cooks who want to learn at home, remote teams booking virtual events, and people buying classes as gifts.

A ticket price per live class, a fee for a multi-week course, or a flat fee for private team sessions.

• Confident cooking and explaining as you go
• Comfortable on camera
• Basic video and sound setup

• Check your state and county rules on cooking at home, though teaching alone is usually different from selling food
• General liability or business insurance is worth checking, even for online teaching
• Do not copy recipes from cookbooks or other teachers without permission
• Time zones and tech glitches, so keep a backup plan for live classes

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your camera, lighting and sound setup. These are estimates, so start with what you have and upgrade as your classes grow.

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,000, depending on class prices and how many students book. Time zones and tech glitches can disrupt sessions, so keep a backup plan for live classes.

Check your state and county rules on cooking at home, though teaching alone is usually different from selling food. Also check whether general liability or business insurance is worth having, and do not copy recipes without permission.