Episode 3 How to Start a Bakery Business From Home: Cottage Food Law & Beyond

Episode Summary: 

Are you a home baker looking to expand your business? This video is just what you need to start and scale your home bakery. Tune in as our guest Courtney Sanchez shares her story of starting her business Mateto POP from home and how she has now scaled to serve people from all over Texas.

Main Takeaways:

Rules to follow when selling under the Texas Cottage Food Law:

1. Get your food handler’s license. 

2. Do not sell items that need refrigeration.

3. Label your food with the list of ingredients.

4. Inform your customer that your kitchen has not been inspected by the State.

• Having a short yet effective contract in place can help ensure the protection of all the parties involved. 

• Having a network that you can lean on for support and encouragement can be vital to the success of a business.

Resources Mentioned:

• Texas Cottage Food Law: https://texascottagefoodlaw.com/

• Texas Food Handlers Licensing Program: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/licensing-food-handler-training-programs

Connect with Courtney Sanchez:

• Website: https://www.matetopop.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matetopop/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matetopopcookies

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Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/56xURRTAuS8