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So you want to sell your cooking: starting a home food business in the UK

Friends keep telling you your biryani could sell. Here’s what actually stands between your kitchen and your first paying customer — registration, allergens, and the hygiene visit.

Priya Anand · 24 June 2026 · 7 min read