want to start a home bakery ? | home bakery business tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2024
- I've had a lot of questions about my home bakery lately so I thought I'd sit down to chat and give you some tips and tricks on opening a home bakery business, micro bakery or really any creative business! whether that's selling cakes, selling cookies, or any food-based home business.
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Great tips. My 13 yo daughter recently started with her own baking business and just completed her first custom cake order. Two things I advised her to do is 1) Calculate the time it takes to do the job and make sure you make enough profit to make it worth your time, and 2) Specialize in the things you know you do well. She's really good at cake decorating, and she makes great blueberry and apple pies. She plans to stick to those three products for now and grow the business gradually -- taking limited orders that she knows she has time to fill. It's a great learning experience where she has been challenged to apply all the things she learns in school -- math, science, art, communications, etc.
Thank you for this! I’m 17 and i’ve always had a passion for baking and I just started up my cake business i’ve only really sold 3 cakes so far, and i’m having trouble getting customers even with word of mouth, making cakes for family/friends, promoting on social media, trying to give samples to my mom for her to take to work. I almost feel like no one takes me seriously because i’m so young and it’s just so frustrating.
That sounds so frustrating Ashlynn. I know the feeling, when people are like "oh thats cute she has a little cake business". I think its our strength though, to be underestimated. For a long time i only sold 1-2 cakes a month. But it gave me time to experiment and watch youtube (which you're already doing) and figure out what makes me unique. I also started with a lot of kids birthday parties because parents are always in need of treats (espec. nut-free). Best of luck! feel free to email or message me on ig! I'd love to see your work
i guarantee if i tried something of yours, it’d be better than someone who claims they’ve had 20+ years with this qualification, plus this degree, etc. my point is that yes, you are young BUT you will be successful because you believe in yourself! i’m 18 and i’m also trying to start a baking business myself! i hope you do well!
How is it going so far? I'm only 15 and trying to start my own home bakery
Hey @ashlynn do you have business cards? (Commenting on a year old post but would love to know how it’s going now)
@@Joshuarcade Hi!! yes I did in fact have business cards um but little update i’m in college now so I don’t really have time for cakes anymore but during the summer I had a consistent business! I made some decent money as well, but it became a chore and school started back up I couldn’t balance it all. Hoping one day I can get back to it.
Hey, I love your vibe... I can't remember the last time I watched a video that was so relatable. I'm a week into my own micro business in baking, so this video kinda answers a few questions that keep popping up. Thank you for doing this ❤️
That's so exciting! Congratulations! feel free to email or dm me on ig if you have any questions! So glad the video helped
Thank you so much! I've been doing a ton of research trying to start a business, and this totally put my mind at ease because I had no idea where to start. Definitely subscribing, this was so lovely and helpful :D
THANK YOU for this!! Never seen any of your videos before so when you mentioned you bake vegan cakes I got super excited!! Because I just discovered baking and I’ve been vegan for a year. Very good advice! ❤️
I watch these over my lunch break. You put my heart at ease. So much love!!
Aww thanks Ann! That makes me so happy! 💗💗💗
Ok, I love this channel already and I'm so excited for more! ❤🧿✨✨
Yay! Thank you! I really appreciate it. more to come
Great video and channel! Like how you explain the ups and downs, and not to get discouraged. Can’t wait to see more content.
Thanks Robert! Still trying ti figure this whole youtube thing out
Omg you’re hilarious! Going to binge watch your channel now 😂❤ Also, really great tips! Especially about buying in bulk or not.
Love your videos! I was also diagnosed with CD 5 years ago and started my own GF bakery. I found your channel after getting started, and I'm so glad to be listening to this video right now. Because I do all the work. And I offer everything I can make. 😅
You’re such a boss! Love that you’re spreading all of your wisdom. :)
bahhhhh thanks Alannah 🌻
I absolutely love your videos. I'm not even very good at baking cakes (nor am I vegan or GF) so it's all the more credit to your videos for being so fresh and fun that I've watched them all! Thank you for the lovely content and please keep them coming!
Oh wow Joanne that is so kind of you to say. 😍 I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed watching them. Thanks so much for leaving a comment 💗
Your voice is so soothing, it’s giving everythings gonna work out vibes❤️ I’ve been so nervous to start my at home bakery. I went to school for baking, and I love creating but rn I work at the post office. Kind of nervous that has been away from the baking little too long 😅
Watching this was the carrot to make me get on the treadmill this morning- you made me laugh! Thank you for ideas- love your emphasis on networking and helping one another.
Great tips for starting a home bakery! Love your style!
Fixing to start my own baking adventure! Thanks for the support!!!!
Best of luck! 💗💗💗
Such great and REAL advice! Thank you!
starting my own cake business and i’m thankful for this video!
I really start my home cake business but i couldn't able to find ingredients in new jersey usa. Like chocolate in bulk at low price and fresh whipping crem to make fresh cream cake. Please help me if you know anything😊
Love the quality! I'm also starting a new "home" bakery 😁😁
Thank you! And congratulations!
❤🎉 found another cake maker like me who caters for allergies. Before i had my 3rd baby i was baking for several cafes my own recipes. I would bake GLuten free, nut free
Totally and utterly love listening to you vlog!! Love it
Dawwwww thanks Sonia
Yeah! kitchen tour! Cheers from Peru :) BTW, I found you bc the algorithm seems to love you
I don't kn ow what I did to please the algorithm this week but I'm not complaining!
This was so helpful because I actually own my own home business and I have for awhile so this really helped me thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I started my home baking business 3 months ago. I have a small client base now, about 50, but sometimes I get panic about having fewer orders in one week. This really soothes me and I know I need to take things slow, stop thinking about how much I make every month.
That's incredible for 3 months! I take lean weeks to do bookkeeping, rest, website maintenance etc. Sets you up for success when you do have more orders. Good luck!
What made you have more customers coming to you? What have you done to have more customers?
Great chat and advice. I hope and wish you well. The more good bakers the better for everyone.
I’m also nosy and love seeing what’s in everyone fridge/pantry!😍
Yessss so interesting!
Lauren thanks for talking about this, I really needed it. Hugs from Barcelona🌺
Love this! Such great advise...that, honestly, pertains to a LOT of businesses! YAY!
Absolutely!!
This is so awesome I want to start doing vegan/gluten free baking! Im vegan and know that struggle of feeling left out. Its inspiring to see you made it work out
Yes! It's so human to want to eat together and share food. And so rewarding to make food that others can enjoy- good luck baking!
I love everything about your personality 🤣🤣
This is so informative!! It is always a delightful experience to hear from other home bakers! It is something else when it comes to sharing our experience as a home bakery in Delhi, India.❤
Super informative and well paced, kept my interest throughout! :))
thank you friend!
these are literally just great rules for everything in life!
Dawwww thank you! I think so too 😍
Love this video so much! I can relate to so many of the points, especially how old jobs experience can help you! Can you also do a home bakery tour as well? And maybe an efficient way to track orders? It would be awesome!
ooooh i never thought to show how i track orders. tbh i may use it as a brainstorm because my method though functional is imperfect. i want to do a kitchen tour! but also what you see is the only cute part of the kitchen so maybe it will be a disappointment lol
I would love to hear more details on how to start pricing your baked goods and how to label things according to cottage food laws!
Ohhhh good idea. Pricing can be tough. Cottage laws vary so much I don’t think I’d be able to give an accurate idea for majority of people. Maybe how to find out about cottage law?
@@LaurenMcGowan For sure. That would be very informative!
I love you so much for this!!!
haha thank you, more to come!
I’m attempting to make my first cake for my son‘s third birthday! Recently diagnosed celiac my husband is celiac. It’s been difficult! He absolutely loves cake! After watching your videos I feel very confident LOL
Hello Lauren, I am so happy to find this video (or maybe it found me 😳😜). Thanks for your advises, thanks for letting us know about your background and way through this homebakery business. I like you so much! I wish you success and all the best❤🎉
Kind regards,
Elena from
Florida ( I am starting my home bakery business for vegan and gluten-free bread) 😊
Lauren, love your channel! Sending you positive vibes from Qatar!!!! Xxx
Thank you so much!
love ur vibe
I am planning to open a home bakery and doing ground work and found ur vedio.i ❤️the thought of restaurant supplies store.it saves some 💰
Good luck with your bakery!
Please show us how you make your cake slice boxes and how you keep them from being dry ^-^
love to find your channel! the way you talk really works for my ADHD brain ahahaha. really helpful tips ❤
the brick and mortar story time when!!!
Girl you a whole lot lol I love you lol thanks for the great advice and laughs.
i started my bakery business in november and im still kinda lost, thank you for this video!! love it
omg congratulations! it took me ages to figure things out good luck 🌻
OMG I just loved your vibe... youre so funny!!
eek thank you
Hey!!! Home baker here, I love your vids I’m binge watching them lol, can you talk about how to approach other brands to make collabs? And how to improve social media engagement? You have such a great style and business! Thanks
Hi Paola, In my experience my collaborations usually happen with people I know and admire or are friends with. I’ve met a lot people through interacting with other people’s work. Some people of we’ve worked together before I’ll pitch ideas. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t.
For social media, just doing it. It took me years to figure out. I watch videos but mostly just remembering to post a few times a week. Everyday is too much for me! I also like the link in bio newsletter for social media management 💗 hope this helps
Thank you so much I am 17 years old and I’m trying to start my own at home bakery and I’ve been trying to figure out where to start after looking at the laws in my state
So I was looking at starting a small cinnamon roll business out of my apartment and running it more like a pop up. I already have a niche being that I make different flavors i have like 12 different ones I've been working on universal base recipes to keep cost low for like a year. My problem is transportation because I don't have a vehicle so I know I won't have nearly as much traction.
Thanks for this information. I started baking years ago and just quit after getting lost in what to do. However, now I want to start again and as a health traveler, when I get chance to bake I received plenty compliments to start a bakery. I just want it to be mobile. Have any advice for that? And I don't want a storefront yet.
Thank you for the video! With your vegan baking, where do you order your Vegan Sugar in bulk?
I learn from you daily thank you so much Beautiful Baker
Where do you buy your cake boxes and everything you use for your packaging
So not annoyed with you. Can’t wait to pick your brain!!! Great video, loved it!
Hello, I'm so happy I found your channel! I'm also from Montreal and I'm thinking of starting a home bakery in the future. I'd like to know what license you have. A MAPAQ license is enough? Thank you so much and I love your aesthetic.
I agree about the allergy thing. People get offended when I tell them I don't make anything with peanuts. Not only am I allergic but all of my sisters are as well. I'm not gonna put myself at risk for the sake of an order.
of course! thats so frustrating especially with such a serious allergy.
Great video!
Love this video and your personality. I annoy everyone too about talking business stuff lol
thank you! Yes, but then the relief when you can ramble with another small business person. So wonderful.
I’m so happy that I have found your page. My 6 and 2 year old nieces both have celiac disease and it’s so hard trying to find someone who makes gluten free cakes and that way I want to start up a cake/sweet business that is gluten free so I can help people who have food intolerances
Yay! So many people with intolerances need cake too! Its so nice o be able to share at family gatherings too- i was diagnosed as an adult I can't imagine how difficult it is as a child.
@@LaurenMcGowan it’s extremely hard. They got diagnosed two months ago. They couldn’t really trick or treat and at the school parties for holidays their mom is having to bring them different foods. For our family parties they are also having to bring food. I’m trying my hardest to find some great recipes for them and then for my at home bakery. So I appreciate you very much. Thank you!
I have a quick question for you I love all the things you make I made a chocolate cake but I forgot to put my sprinkles on it and it dried what do I do now or do I just leave the cake plain
I remember your first home bakery foray when you were 10
yes! Cookie Express! an excellent business model where I didn't pay for any ingredients lmao
We have the same exact background!😊
Thank you for sharing, can we please have a list of the stores you buy your supplies from, in Montréal,
Hey! You mentioned at the start of the video you had some issues with overcommitting, could you share a little more on how you handled this?
What companies do you recommend getting the bulk supplies from?
Hello! Thank you for the video just subscribed!
Two videos I would like to see are (if you haven’t made them already):
What restaurant supply store you go to (if it’s a chain or online)
And
How to optimize baking time.
Essentially how to get faster at baking. 15 minute prep time is usually 30-40 minutes for me. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Maybe better organization and access to kitchen tools?
Anyway thank you again for the amazing video!
Amazing! Thank you so much! I’m based in Canada so I mostly go to Canadian shops but I think I’ll do a trip to the kitchen supply store video soon
We have the same Coffee Maker! Barista Express from Breville!
Superbe vidéo 👌 very instructive !
This is a good video, I am starting the process now to sell locally!
My question to you is did you get a sole proprietorship and insurance ?
The only thing that is required is a food handlers license ❤
When you said you started how much did you spend? Did you already have equipment?
Hi! I'm Cybill I'm 49 years old. I use to sell plates when my kids were small. Someone told me to think about starting my own Bakery Business from home starting small. So I was googling about starting a bakery business I saw your video & you were so helpful. But I have to figure out if I do this, I have to come up with pricing my cakes, pies & cookies not to mention the materials I'll need. If you could give me some ideas I would appreciate it greatly.
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I already start but still learning to improve the quality
How did you bake is pastry shops in the past with celiac disease?
You’re funny, I’m subbing
How do uou deal with the heat from the oven during the Summe? I'd love to start production on gluten free cookies. but my timy apartment will turn into a hot box
Another sick video!! What are your fav restaurant stuff stores in Montreal? I want me some cambro-style containers...
I go to tzanet! All the cambro containers you could ever dream of. I always ending up a bunch of cafeteria trays there too
i have celiac too! i was diagnosed when i was 4
I hear you on the food allergies - for the last almost 8 years I have been only able to eat banana smoothies and organic non GMO eggs - I can have butternut squash with honey and pink salt and butternut squash soup with carrots and honey - but that is it. (Antibiotics did me in) but I have been able to bake/cook again without my throat, mouth and all that swell up - so now I'm starting up a home bakery. But I can't eat a single bite of anything - I have to have my husband or son taste test my baked goods. But I know what you mean about socializing and food - I just bring my smoothies with me everywhere I go - it's tough - but I just look at food a lot differently now - it's just food - anyhow - love your channel -
I’m sorry to hear about for food struggles. It can be so frustrating when our bodies don’t let us enjoy foods we like. But when you take away the romance it’s really just fuel.
I hope your home bakery goes well! Lucky you have your family to help. When I prepare things I can’t eat I rely so much on sight and smell and touch. You still have so much control over texture and and how it looks! Best of luck 💗
i am wanting to start a buisness i love baking ever since i was little i baked is there any apps i could seel stuff on like baking stuff such as cookies cakes pies? and more???
Hey, I hear you! My children have these allergies, including egg 😒. It's been hard. I'm thinking to start own bakery biZ..... cake wasn't an item I was planning on. I'm a new baker :)
Gosh I love your personality you remind me of myself when trying to make these types of videos, talking to a camera Is such an interesting thing to do ain't it 😂😂💔
Right? I feel like such an alien for the first few minutes 😆
@@LaurenMcGowan relatable 😂
I'm currently a student in a management program but I still can't figure out where to go to find licensing for an in home bakery, any tips? Thank you!
How much can I realistically expect to take home every month if I am getting like 10-15 orders every week and I’m a premium priced bakery? As in, I focus on quality ingredients etc. I just need a ballpark number to know if this is even a realistic route for me. And is 10-15 orders a week a lot to you? That’s the number I have in my head for me to be maxed out
I am also gluten and dairy free too. I had an allergic reaction in 2011, where I was sick and I was eating constantly with one food. Until I went for allergy testing and found out I have an allergy to gluten. Then 2 years ago, I went for another allergy testing and found out I am allergic to dairy and walnuts.
Hey Lauren! Thank you so much for the tips. I'm a teen and I want to start an online cookie shop. Sadly my parents don't want me to because they are afraid of liabilities and think I won't be able to manage it with school.I was wondering if you have any tips to help convince my parents to let me start. Thanks!!! :)
Hi! I think you have two options. Option 1 is to focus on showing your parents how responsible you're going to be. You could take an online health and safety course, show them your research on selling cookies in your area, etc. I'd also show them how you plan to set work/school boundaries. An after school job could be about 10 hrs/ week so spending about this much time on your business could help. That balance is such an important skill.
Option 2, would be to see if you could work at a bakery, or ask to stage or shadow. But this option may be too much time/ not right for you!
I hope things go well! Keep me updated
Yes kitchen tour pleaseeeee.
working on it!
Can someone recommend places to buy cookie boxes in bulk?
do you have your kitchen tour up yet? love your videos :D
Not yet! 😅shooting it this month!
Just think it thru. First and formost must have a passion to bake and create great flavours and good textured cakes. Bake a lot and decorate until it becomes second hand nature. Offer to many people to taste and listen to feedback. Challenge yourself to modify your recipes to cater for a diverse amount of people so you work out what you can and can't offer. Some people have no idea that gluten free requires eggs for it to be best and who to exchange nuts out for seeds and the best gluten free flour so they have no idea its GF. I bake because i love to offer to others i love. Plus i love to enjoy quailty baked goods and nothing better than home made.
At the minue im just doing oreo brownies and red velvet cupcakes , just hand delivering around my estate
I just came across your channel I love baking cupcakes and donuts I can eat any of what I make because I also have what you have so right now I just do it for family please where can I got the gluten free flour in bulk?
Hi Yawah! I get mine from a local health food store! I had to ask them to order the bulk size bags for me because they didn’t carry them. Before that I would make a flour mix of my own to save money. Hope this helps 💗
“Tattooing is not that different from piping” lol, but on a serious note, so many priceless comments here and also really interesting to “meet” you as a person! Kitchen tour sounds great 👍 seeing how you work on a real order would be cool, from the moment you take the order, get the ingredients etc.
Thanks Marta! I'm excited to work on the kitchen tour and I'll work on an order vlog!
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@@LaurenMcGowan awesome, waiting to see it!
yes
I’m think of doing my own bake business is it Worth it
You're very fun to listen to and also remind me some of Stefani Germanotta.
omg what ok ☺😍
What gluten free flour do you recommend
Hey! I’ve been in a corporate like restaurant for about a year now and have made it to kitchen manager. I’m 18 and am about to be 19. I’m wondering if you decided to do culinary beforehand? I just don’t know to much about the industry and what the next step is honestly. I would love to have something of my own and start working towards that now. I’m just a bit lost in the food world.
Hi! Congrats on making it to kitchen manager! I never went to culinary school. I actually have a degree in communications + minor in english. I thought i wanted to be a food writer (still do kinda). for me, i just tried a bunch of stuff. both in food and other industries. there's so much pressure to feel like you know what you're doing. You have so much time to try stuff and be messy. What are the parts about food that you love? And the industry?
I'm happy I didn't go to culinary school. I think it makes me aware of less "rules" in cooking and allows me to be more creative and dream. I hope this ramble helps. Keep me updated
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Tours tours !
Thank you for sharing. Just started my cake business and looking for advice online. Just subsribed too :)
Me too! How’s your business going???
Love your quirky but funny personality. Was wondering if this is your full time job or if it’s a side gig. And maybe you can share how you price your cakes. Thanks!
Hey Jamie, baking is my main job! I also take side gigs as a stylist, art director, and even doing subtitles as a freelancer. Working on a packaging +pricing video!
@@LaurenMcGowan That would be great! You are a delight to watch! Thx again 🙏🏻
hey! I'm just starting out my own home baking business and was wondering if you had any advice for selling stuff that isnt cakes? I find my niche is cookies and biscuits but its so hard to find a customer base without having a storefront - atm i'm depending entirely on local markets for any business whatsoever
Hi! Hmm, i think you have a few choices; you can niche down with colours, a specific aesthetic, or ingredients. Maybe you use a super limited colour palette, or make very whimsical biscuits, or the flavours are all botanical. something like that?
Instagram and social media has been huge for me! Giving goodies to neighbours/ friends when i'm testing recipes is great too. Word of mouth plus quality control/ taste testers :)
@@LaurenMcGowan thanks so much! I already do have a theme; a sort of rustic/vintage hobbit-y vibe, i just wasnt sure if that counted :)
@@parsleycrafts whaaaat thats so cool!
@@LaurenMcGowan thank you so much!! :D