Home-based food businesses are a great way to express your passion for food and turn it into a successful business you can be proud of. In this blog, we show you how to start your home-based food business in three easy steps.
What is a home-based food business?
From a food licence perspective, council defines a home-based food business as a food business that is started from home in which you produce shelf-stable foods to sell from home, such as baked goods and condiments.
It’s important to note that home-based food businesses are not typically allowed to produce cooked food, such as curries and soups, as these types of foods require different licensing and fall into a different food safety regulation compared to products like cakes.
How to start a home-based food business in 3 steps
In a few steps, you can start your home-based food business. Each step is as follows.
Step 1: Start with the idea
Before starting your home-based food business, it’s important to make sure that your business idea fits within the scope of what council defines as a home-based food business.
Business ideas that fit a home based food business licence include shelf-stable products such as baked goods, sweets, spices and so on.
Step 2: The equipment
All food business activities must be conducted at home, so it’s important to make sure you have all the necessary equipment in the kitchen before applying for your home-based business licence.
This may include having a working oven, whisks, pans, toaster ovens etc.
Whatever you need, it’s important to have the equipment ready before you apply for your licence as it is part of what you need in your application.
Step 3: The licence
In order to start a home-based food business, you’ll need to obtain a home based food licence.
Now that your idea falls under this licence category, and you have all the equipment ready. All that’s left is to get your licence!
Food Agent Australia has helped many small business owners get started in their home based food business. We help you obtain your food licence quick and easy so you can pursue your dream business without the confusion and stress!
How Can I Start a Home Based Food Business?
Starting a home-based food business can be a fulfilling and rewarding way to turn your passion for food into a career. By following these steps and working hard to build your business, you can create a food business you love!
If you’re ready to start your home based food business, contact us here at Food Agent Australia today to discuss the next steps!
