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Food and drinkEvenings and weekendsA kitchen you are allowed to sell from

Start a meal prep business

To start a meal prep business, check which kitchen you may legally cook in for sale, plan a short weekly menu, and set an order cut-off so you cook only what is ordered. Then publish the menu each week and hand out orders on one collection or delivery day.

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At a glance

You start with
A kitchen you are allowed to sell from
Time
Evenings and weekends
Where you work
A permitted kitchen, with collection or local delivery
Who pays
Busy workers, gym-goers and families who want the week sorted
Check first
Whether your home kitchen is allowed for meals, food hygiene training, and labelling rules

How to start a meal prep business

  1. 1

    Find out where you may cook

    Home kitchen rules for ready meals are often stricter than for baked goods. Some meal preppers rent a commercial kitchen by the hour.

  2. 2

    Plan four to six meals a week

    Rotate the menu so regulars do not tire of it, and reuse ingredients across dishes.

  3. 3

    Set a cut-off day

    Orders close mid-week, you shop and cook once, and nothing is wasted.

  4. 4

    Label every meal

    Name, ingredients, allergens and a use-by date.

  5. 5

    Pick one hand-out day

    One collection point or delivery round keeps the day manageable.

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A weekly menu, orders with a cut-off and a prep list. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting a meal prep business

Can I sell meal prep from my home kitchen?
It depends on where you live. Many places allow some foods from home kitchens but not ready meals. Ask your local health department before you start.
How do I stop cooking too much?
Take orders before you shop and close them on a set day. You then cook exactly what was ordered.

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