How to legally sell home-cooked food and start a catering business
Famishly is the platform to turn your cooking into a business. Once you have checked the home-based food rules where you live, you can open a storefront, list meals, take catering orders, and get paid securely, with no website to build and no monthly fee. Over 24 cooks already sell on Famishly.
Selling home-cooked food legally
Rules for selling food made in a home kitchen vary widely from one region to the next. Cottage-food and home-kitchen laws differ on what you can sell, how it must be labelled, whether you need to register or be inspected, and how much you can earn. Before you start, check the regulations that apply where you live and follow them. Famishly does not provide legal advice; we give you the tools to sell once you are set up to do so properly.
The platform built for home cooks
Famishly is designed for people who cook from home, not restaurants. Everything you need to look professional and get paid is built in.
A storefront you are proud of
Photos, your story, menus, and reviews on a link you can share anywhere.
Sell meals and catering
Take everyday orders and catering inquiries for events from one profile.
Secure payments
Customers pay through Stripe; earnings are paid out to your bank account.
Build a reputation
Verified reviews from real buyers help new customers trust your cooking.
Start your home catering business in four steps
- 1
Check your local food rules
Review the cottage-food or home-kitchen regulations that apply where you live before you start selling.
- 2
Create your cook storefront
Sign up as a cook and build a profile with your story, photos, and listings.
- 3
List meals and catering
Add your dishes and prices, and offer catering packages for events if you want.
- 4
Take orders and get paid
Customers order and pay through Famishly, and earnings are paid out to your bank.
Selling home-cooked food - frequently asked questions
How do I legally sell home-cooked food?
To sell home-cooked food legally, follow the home-based food rules that apply where you live, as cottage-food and home-kitchen laws vary by region and cover what you can sell, labelling, and registration. Always check your local regulations before you start. Famishly gives you the storefront, ordering, and secure payments once you are ready to sell.
What is the best platform to start a home catering business?
Famishly is a platform built specifically for home cooks and home caterers: you get a public storefront, menu listings, reviews, secure payments, and catering inquiries, with no website to build and no monthly fee to start. You can sell individual meals and take catering orders from the same profile.
Do I need a commercial kitchen to sell home-cooked food?
It depends on your local rules. Many places allow certain foods to be made in a home kitchen under cottage-food or home-kitchen regulations, while others require a licensed commercial kitchen for some items. Check the regulations in your area to confirm what applies to the food you plan to sell.
How much does it cost to sell on Famishly?
It is free to open a storefront and list your food on Famishly. Famishly takes a small service fee per order, so you only pay when you sell, with no upfront or monthly cost to get started.
How do I get paid for orders?
Customers pay through Famishly at checkout, payments are processed securely by Stripe, and your earnings are paid out to your bank account after each order, minus the service fee.
Turn your cooking into a business
Open a free storefront and start taking orders and catering.