New Advice On Homebaker Certification

[brittanybear]

I am full time pastry student in Philadelphia and will be graduating this upcoming October. For my senior project, I need to compose a business plan. I am having a lot of trouble finding information in regards to rules and guidelines for baking out of your home. I am aware most chefs say this is a taboo, but I've also heard you can be certified as a homebaker and will be able to cook out of your kitchen without any liability. I am looking to start small by filling orders for wedding/special event cakes for individuals and filling desert tray orders for catered parties and events. If anyone has any information on this, it would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks in advance. . . I appreciate it.

-Brittany

[ajoe]

Here is a link for the Guidance and Requirements for Home Food Processors by the Pennsylvania Dept of Agriculture:

http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/a..._rev_11-05.doc

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