That's a toughie. I've kind of been through it already a little bit. Ive heard of people who start out of their home and hit it big. I don't know the laws where you are, but I checked here and to sell food out of my home I would have to have 2 kitchens in my home and one of them would have to pass inspection.....which would include having a floor drain. OK that's not gonna happen.
anyway, there is a limit to what you can do out of your home. Ive worked in professional kitchens for several years and to do volume stuff out of my kitchen would drive me crazy. Im used to professional equipment, home stuff just wont do it.
I have a friend who runs a rest. that only serves lunch. It looks like I can "rent" his kitchen for a few hours a couple of nights a week.
If you did something like that, they would have to agree that you have access to all their equipment. And room in coolers, freezers, etc. for storage of your foodstuffs. If not you would have to haul it back and forth every time...and that means every little thing..including things like salt and grease for pans. This could cause a real hassle when it comes to sanitation. You really have to think about how long certain foods stay above refrigeration temps. In the summer it could be a problem if your having to carry parishable foods to the kitchen and then take what's left back home.
When scheduling your time, remember to include the time it takes to shop, prep., bake, cool, package, deliver, etc.
And trust me if anything ever goes missing in that kitchen (and they always do) you will be blamed.
Be sure and count the cost first. You would have rent of kitchen and equipment, food cost, packaging, labeling, transporting, advertising, etc. Im not sure of the laws on labeling, but Im pretty sure if you were successful you would have to include a list of ingredients on package. Also if they contain any nuts or nut products at all you need to put a warning on the package.
Well, that is the extent of my knowledge on the subject. Let me know if you find out more.
eeyore
Last edited by Eeyore; 05-06-2007 at 01:16 AM.
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