I have ran a cottage food business from my home in Texas for a little over a year now and I absolutely love it. I’m looking to get into a commercial kitchen now so that I can sell my products To a further range of consumers because I have had people from out of state ask for them and businesses wanting to sell them and buy them wholesale 💕
I am a new subscriber. I would be glad if you can answer the following questions for me. A) If you are starting a sauce business using a commercial kitchen due to lack of space, would you still be required to hand deliver your products to your client or can you ship it? Would you also be able to ship to other states? B) if you are still required to hand deliver and can't ship to other states, are there trusted co packers who can safeguard your recipe who can handle all the process? C) for someone who's broke, how much can you realistically start a sauce making business with co-packers taking all the process into consideration? D) can you apply as a wholesaler and ship your products after using co-packers? E) how do you price your items competitively and protect your recipe? I have so many questions and would be glad if you can answer these ones
There is a company that sells a small donut oven for people to go into the business of going to fairs and other events to sell their donuts. I am considering going into this business. After purchasing the oven, I would then purchase donuts from the company. The donuts are frozen at the time of shipment, but it takes 2-3 days for the donuts to arrive (but thawed at this point). The company say the donuts have a 7 day shelf-life ... from the time they ship the donuts until the time I need to actually warm up the donuts in the donut oven (UNLESS I have a freezer to put them in until I am ready to use them, then it can be kept for several months, but I do not have a freezer at this point). I will take the small oven to the event and warm up the donuts right there in front of the customers. Here is my question: Is basically warming up donuts in a small oven at fairs and other events considered "selling homemade food" here in Texas? And would I need any license or permits to do this?
Can you sell baked goods on private property with permission or parking lots? I seen ppl selling gift baskets non baked goods in parking lots???Great info btw 😊 Thanks for sharing.
Look up cottage food law in Texas. They explain the packaging, product ingredient/allergy info, what type of food. Etc. it’s easy to understand and not a long list.
Im getting ready to start baking homemade dog treats. Just to clarify, any of the recipes containing fruits and veggies will have to be freeze dried correct?
Hello, I am a new subscriber. Questions: 1. I am selling 2 types of Bahn mi sandwiches with Chip bag and can soda as a package. Ingredients are cooked shredded chickens and cooked beef meatballs with shredded carrots, slice of cumber, top with cilantros and slice of Jalapenos. I have a permanent shed stand where I can sell the banh mi. I have already completed the City of Houston Food Handler certificate. I am only going to sell a quantity of 50 Bahn mi on Saturday and Sunday only. I have a business plan, LLC and business account established. Is there anything else I need? Thank you so much for the tips on the label. I do not plan to go to vendor events or famer market. Any suggestion is appreciated. This is my 1st cottage home venture. 🙏🙏🙏
What about the items that we cannot make under cottage food act? Where can we go for that info, if we want to start something at small scale and don't have much capital. I originally wanted to try something from home but it's not in the cottage food act, who or what can help me find out my next step?
@@MarketingFoodOnline -I make fruit pies. thank you for the reply- I’ll check into it. I’m excited about my new adventure. Your video is informative and inspiring. Have a great day. 🤗
Hi, I am planning to start LLC for my cottage food business. I am stuck and confused about the correct NAICS code to choose. It would be very helpful if you can let me know the NAICS code. Thanks again
Hey man, thanks for the great info... you mentioned you were going to leave links to the llc filing company and some kind of required certification course but I don't see them below? Any way you could respond with a link? Thanks again!
Can I sell homemade salsa, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, or ketchup? Yes, these could be canned cottage foods, assuming these are all plant-based foods that have a pH of 4.6 or less as outlined in the canning requirements. *Fresh salsa is not allowed.
Not sure if you have a video on this or if someone else does, I cannot seem to find out this info: I’m trying to have a legit bakery in my garage (my garage is 1100sft and it will be partitioned away from the rest). We plan to do all required things like 3 comp sinks, hand washing sink, bathroom etc. My question is, do I need a vent hood? We have ovens but no range. I cannot find on any govt website if a commercial bakery, without a grill or range, would be required to have a vent hood system. Which btw are extremely expensive. So, then do I just stick with cottage law? But my problem with that is that I also want to sell cheese as I’m also a cheese monger. I know I won’t be able to do cheese under cottage law so I’m kind of don’t know where to go from here.
Here's my Question, and it's for everyone. Is this feasible to do as a career? Say you had a cake, and you know you can triple your money on it by selling it 3x what it costs to make, Do you have to have a bunch of money to start? Boxing, labels, etc? How do you sell it? DO people just come to your home if your address is on there? Seems like there would be a 'break even' point in which you'd have to sell so many just to break even no? I'd really like to do this but I'd hate to spend a bunch of money I don't have to start something i cannot finish Thank you
from what I know not from home also may be based on the filling some sates allow this TYPE of food but with fruit or certain creams that are not potentially hazardous
@@MarketingFoodOnline Thank you I appreciate your quick response. The thing is the cheesecakes I make have to be frozen just so they wont melt, would this still be ok?
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I have ran a cottage food business from my home in Texas for a little over a year now and I absolutely love it. I’m looking to get into a commercial kitchen now so that I can sell my products To a further range of consumers because I have had people from out of state ask for them and businesses wanting to sell them and buy them wholesale 💕
Alexia, stay in touch w me. Opening a business here in N Texas and think I could use your products. Please.
Thank you
I love love love Texas. I also have a food business under the cottage law in Texas. Texas is a great place to start any business in my opinion.
Thank you so much for putting all those puzzle pieces 🧩 together! Those information are priceless!!❤
You are so welcome!
I am a new subscriber. I would be glad if you can answer the following questions for me.
A) If you are starting a sauce business using a commercial kitchen due to lack of space, would you still be required to hand deliver your products to your client or can you ship it? Would you also be able to ship to other states?
B) if you are still required to hand deliver and can't ship to other states, are there trusted co packers who can safeguard your recipe who can handle all the process?
C) for someone who's broke, how much can you realistically start a sauce making business with co-packers taking all the process into consideration?
D) can you apply as a wholesaler and ship your products after using co-packers?
E) how do you price your items competitively and protect your recipe?
I have so many questions and would be glad if you can answer these ones
Thank you so much for this video! You literally answered all of my questions! 🙏🏾❤️
Thank you so much I’m going to try this out because this is like a dream come true 😭.
Best of luck!
Awesome video. Thank you for your time. You answered so many questions. Opening a New Business in N Texas. This video was so useful👍 Glad I found you.
Thank you so much for answering all my Questions!
Great information! Thanks.
Thank you SO much!! This is very helpful!
Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Love you bro you are amazing!!!
There is a company that sells a small donut oven for people to go into the business of going to fairs and other events to sell their donuts. I am considering going into this business. After purchasing the oven, I would then purchase donuts from the company. The donuts are frozen at the time of shipment, but it takes 2-3 days for the donuts to arrive (but thawed at this point). The company say the donuts have a 7 day shelf-life ... from the time they ship the donuts until the time I need to actually warm up the donuts in the donut oven (UNLESS I have a freezer to put them in until I am ready to use them, then it can be kept for several months, but I do not have a freezer at this point). I will take the small oven to the event and warm up the donuts right there in front of the customers. Here is my question: Is basically warming up donuts in a small oven at fairs and other events considered "selling homemade food" here in Texas? And would I need any license or permits to do this?
Thank you!
This was so helpful!
How about a charcuterie business? Like buying the meats and cheeses and put them on a board, and sell it.
Will a food handler license be enough?
No meat or anything requiring refrigeration
Greatness to you
What about cajeta? It's made from goat milk, but is technically candy.
is it time or Temp sensitive?
Can you sell baked goods on private property with permission or parking lots? I seen ppl selling gift baskets non baked goods in parking lots???Great info btw 😊 Thanks for sharing.
Look up cottage food law in Texas. They explain the packaging, product ingredient/allergy info, what type of food. Etc.
it’s easy to understand and not a long list.
If you baked it in your home kitchen n sell to the consumer
Where's the link to sign up for an LLC?
Thinking about freeze dried candy from my home
Great content and useful info, thank you so much. I wanted to know what if we end up making more than $50k gross annual income.
My question is can I make homemade pizza.Veg or cheese pizza only.Not chicken or other meat pizza?
Ooh great ideal
You need food license in Texas
Im getting ready to start baking homemade dog treats. Just to clarify, any of the recipes containing fruits and veggies will have to be freeze dried correct?
Hello, I am a new subscriber. Questions:
1. I am selling 2 types of Bahn mi sandwiches with Chip bag and can soda as a package. Ingredients are cooked shredded chickens and cooked beef meatballs with shredded carrots, slice of cumber, top with cilantros and slice of Jalapenos. I have a permanent shed stand where I can sell the banh mi. I have already completed the City of Houston Food Handler certificate. I am only going to sell a quantity of 50 Bahn mi on Saturday and Sunday only. I have a business plan, LLC and business account established. Is there anything else I need? Thank you so much for the tips on the label. I do not plan to go to vendor events or famer market. Any suggestion is appreciated. This is my 1st cottage home venture. 🙏🙏🙏
What about the items that we cannot make under cottage food act? Where can we go for that info, if we want to start something at small scale and don't have much capital. I originally wanted to try something from home but it's not in the cottage food act, who or what can help me find out my next step?
I am in Texas, can I sell peanut bread on Etsy or do I have to sell it only at a market? I know you mentioned that you cannot sell out of state.
No read the cottage food laws
Only if you meet in person you just can't mail
I make homemade fried pies. Can I keep them uncooked and frozen and then sell them on a food cart?
I believe yu can this will depend on the filling .....not meat or time or temp sensitive fillings
@@MarketingFoodOnline -I make fruit pies. thank you for the reply- I’ll check into it.
I’m excited about my new adventure. Your video is informative and inspiring. Have a great day. 🤗
can you use delivery companies such as doordashand uber eat ect...?
Do I have to have a LLC or license to make Hot sauce in sell it ?
Hi, I am planning to start LLC for my cottage food business. I am stuck and confused about the correct NAICS code to choose. It would be very helpful if you can let me know the NAICS code. Thanks again
I got my number from when I applied for my sales tax certificate with the state they give it to you
@MarketingFoodOnline do you need a sales tax certificate to be an llc cottage baker too?
not earphone friendly audio :(
Hey there, looking to start a mobile coffee cart here in the DFW area. Do I need licensing or permits for that?
yes any mobile food business will have a permit needed also check out if you need a parking permit for each day as well
Hey man, thanks for the great info... you mentioned you were going to leave links to the llc filing company and some kind of required certification course but I don't see them below? Any way you could respond with a link? Thanks again!
I see links but not for the specific things you mentioned. Or am I blind?
thanks for letting me know here is the link I will check it out.
texascottagefoodlaw.com/
Can you sell homemade hot sauce in Texas? Anyone know for certain?
Can I sell homemade salsa, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, or ketchup?
Yes, these could be canned cottage foods, assuming these are all plant-based foods that have a pH of 4.6 or less as outlined in the canning requirements. *Fresh salsa is not allowed.
Wheres the link to the online food handlers course
Not sure if you have a video on this or if someone else does, I cannot seem to find out this info: I’m trying to have a legit bakery in my garage (my garage is 1100sft and it will be partitioned away from the rest). We plan to do all required things like 3 comp sinks, hand washing sink, bathroom etc. My question is, do I need a vent hood? We have ovens but no range. I cannot find on any govt website if a commercial bakery, without a grill or range, would be required to have a vent hood system. Which btw are extremely expensive. So, then do I just stick with cottage law? But my problem with that is that I also want to sell cheese as I’m also a cheese monger. I know I won’t be able to do cheese under cottage law so I’m kind of don’t know where to go from here.
Ginger Im in N Texas. Stay in touch w me. I'm fixing to open up a New business and need a Bakery. Please stay in touch.
@@TheSpelledMilk I’m in south east Texas near Galveston. What are you planning on doing exactly?
Do cut microgreen sales fall under cottage food?
Here's my Question, and it's for everyone. Is this feasible to do as a career? Say you had a cake, and you know you can triple your money on it by selling it 3x what it costs to make, Do you have to have a bunch of money to start? Boxing, labels, etc? How do you sell it? DO people just come to your home if your address is on there? Seems like there would be a 'break even' point in which you'd have to sell so many just to break even no? I'd really like to do this but I'd hate to spend a bunch of money I don't have to start something i cannot finish
Thank you
@@poollife777 I disagree. And how Godly of you..
I'm doing it on the side n maybe slowly grow bigger
What about if j want to sell tacos and burgers
from home this wont be allowed ... under cotatge food laws
Do you need a certificate of occupancy??
not for home based
What do I need to go wholesale?
a commercially licensed facility in your city there are specific permitting and licensing for this but cant from home
I'm wanting make and sell and deliver chinese food from my house in Cleveland tx
I want to do Haitian food from my house I’m wondering if u can even do that
Hi, how can l speak with you in private?
I want to sell food and drink
Can you make and sell Chinese dumplings?
from what I know not from home also may be based on the filling some sates allow this TYPE of food but with fruit or certain creams that are not potentially hazardous
Hello, Can I sell meat produce from home?
meat products are not allowed as they would have to be made in a comemrcial kitchen
Can I sell frozen cheesecakes?
I checked and did not see it on the list??? so if it is NOT on the list I dont see why yu cant.
@@MarketingFoodOnline Thank you I appreciate your quick response. The thing is the cheesecakes I make have to be frozen just so they wont melt, would this still be ok?
What about fresh fruit? For example fruit cups?
Does Beef Jerky fall under the Preserves?
any meat protein like beef jerky in almost every state does not allow meat process at home unfortunately
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