Starting a homestead food business is a dream of many home cooks. Beginning small, in your own kitchen, with shelf-stable baked goods and other allowed foods is a practical way to try out this venture.
There are some food safety and legal requirements that will help to create a delicious and safe product. These fact sheets, developed from New Hampshire Food Protection Section guidance, can help to get you started.
The Basics - Part One
Learn what kind of foods you can sell and if a homestead license is required.
The Basics - Part Two
Information on when Class H Homestead License is required (Non- Exempt)
The Basics - Part Three
Learn when a commercial kitchen food license is required?
The Basics - Health and Hygiene
Information to help implement health and hygiene policies.
The Basics - Cleaning & Sanitizing
Learn about routine cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
