Everything you need to legally and confidently start selling home-cooked food in the UK — registration, hygiene rating, allergen labelling, insurance, and what it actually costs to start.
Yes, it's legal — provided you register with your local council, follow food hygiene standards, and label allergens correctly. Here's exactly what's required.
Free, online, 15 minutes — but must be done at least 28 days before you start trading. Here's exactly what to fill in, and what happens after you submit.
Your hygiene rating is awarded after a free council inspection — same scheme as a restaurant, same scale, same expectations. Here's exactly how to earn a 4 or 5 from your home kitchen.
Natasha's Law applies to anything you batch-cook and pack before the customer orders. Here's what to label, when, and how — plus what changes if you cook to order.
Two policies matter: public liability and product liability. £60–150 a year covers most home cooks. Here's what to buy, what to avoid, and why your home insurance won't catch you.
Ready to start?
Set up your store →