Sell your food on Kitse

Grow your business from your kitchen with a platform built for story, care, and community.

Apply now I already have a permit →
Who it's for

Made for home chefs

Home chefs
Cook from your own kitchen on your own schedule.
Cultural food makers
Share the flavors of your heritage with your neighborhood.
Family cooks
Turn your family recipes into a local business.
Meal prep sellers
Weekly meals, batch cooking, healthy options.
Permitted kitchen businesses
Cottage food, MEHKO, or any valid home kitchen permit.
Benefits

Why chefs choose Kitse

Simple setup
Go from application to first order in days, not weeks.
Local customers
Reach people in your neighborhood who want real food.
Tell your story
Your profile showcases your cuisine, your culture, your kitchen.
Direct payouts
Get paid weekly. 75% of food sales + 100% of delivery fees.
Pickup & delivery
You choose. Pickup, $9 flat delivery, or both.
Dashboard tools
Track orders, earnings, reviews, and insights in one place.
How it works

Four steps to start earning

1
Apply
Tell us about yourself and your kitchen. Takes 5 minutes.
2
Complete onboarding
We'll guide you through permits, food handler card, and setup.
3
Add your menu
Upload photos, set prices, create bundles and family meals.
4
Start receiving orders
Go live on the map and start earning from day one.
Earnings

Your kitchen, your earnings

Chefs set their own prices. Kitse handles orders and local delivery.

A chef selling 20 meals/week at $18 avg could earn $270/week after commission
Bundles and family meals increase average order value by 40%
Free delivery on orders over $100 encourages larger orders
Requirements

What you need to get started

FAQ

Common questions

It depends on your state. In California, you can start with a Cottage Food permit (for baked goods, jams, etc.) or a MEHKO permit (for full meals like pasta, chicken, soups). We guide you through the process step by step.
Chefs handle their own delivery within 5 miles for a flat $9 fee, or buyers can choose pickup. We're exploring third-party delivery options for the future.
Payouts run weekly. You keep 75% of food sales plus 100% of delivery fees.
Absolutely. Many chefs start with pickup only and add delivery later.
Yes. Toggle accepting orders on/off from your dashboard anytime.
Joining Kitse is free. We take a 25% commission on food sales only when you earn.

Join the seller waitlist

Not ready to apply yet? Drop your email and we'll keep you updated on launches, tips, and opportunities.

Ready to start?

Join the Kitse community of home chefs.

Start your application → I already have a permit →
For home chefs

Turn your kitchen
into a business.

Answer a few questions and we'll walk you through exactly what your state needs — usually in under 10 minutes. No legalese, no guessing.

Step 1 of 5

Where do you cook?

Cottage food rules vary wildly by state. Tell us your zip and we'll show you exactly what it takes.

Kitse is California-only for now. Other states coming soon.
Timeline
Est. cost
Revenue cap
Step 2 of 5

What will you sell?

Pick everything you plan to make. We'll filter out what your state doesn't allow.

Step 3 of 5

Food handler card

We'll store this on your profile as a verified badge.
Step 4 of 5

Register with your state

Open the registration portal →
Step 5 of 5

You're almost live on Kitse

Enter your permit number if you already have one — or just create your Kitse profile now and add it later.

[Your product name]
Ingredients: [list ingredients]
Allergens: [list allergens]
Disclaimer loads here.
[Your name], [Your address]
Net weight: [amount]
What happens next: You'll create a quick profile (name, photo, bio), add your menu, set your delivery radius, and go live. Buyers in your area can find you on the Kitse map right after.
Stuck on a step? We're here to help — support@kitse.co · Contact us