If you’re looking to show off your cooking skills and earn some extra money at the same time, you might be considering launching a small business out of your home.
Many successful entrepreneurs come from such humble beginnings, and in Kentucky, this is an option — though laws dictate what kind of food you can prepare and which permits you’ll need to pursue.
Here’s what to know.
What are Kentucky’s laws on selling prepared food from your home?
Selling hot meals is the most difficult route, with Kentucky statute requiring a home-based chef to jump through the same hoops that an actual restaurant would. In Louisville, your kitchen will need a three-compartment sink, grease trap and specific plumbing, with the city’s health department conducting two inspections each year…