Pop-Up cooking classes in rented kitchens

Home cooks, couples, friend groups, and companies or organizers booking team-building or birthday events.

A price per seat for public classes, or a flat fee for private group bookings. Some teachers also sell class series or gift vouchers.

• Confident cooking across a range of dishes
• Clear teaching and demonstrating
• Planning, shopping and prep for groups

• General liability insurance, since many kitchen and venue owners ask for proof of coverage
• Check with your county health department whether teaching classes where students eat the food needs a permit or a licensed kitchen
• Food allergy handling and clear allergy notices to students
• A food handler or ServSafe certificate may be required or expected, so check your state and the venue

Startup costs are typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on equipment, insurance and how you source kitchen space. These are estimates, so confirm venue fees and proof-of-insurance needs before you book your first class.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on class size, ticket price and how many classes you run. Kitchen rental comes out of that, so factor it into your pricing.

Check with your county health department whether teaching classes where students eat the food needs a permit or licensed kitchen. Also check general liability insurance, food handler or ServSafe requirements, and how you will handle food allergies.