You will need to read the Guide to Opening a Home-Based Food Establishment to find out what can be made in a home kitchen before you apply for a license.
Apply for a Home-Based Food License
There are certain conditions where a home-based food business is exempt from licensing. You can read about the exemptions and submit the necessary paperwork by clicking the button below.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| General Food Safety Practices, Providing Samples, Selling Fresh Product | Part of the University of Vermont Extension fact sheet series on Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors |
| Selling Prepared Foods and Baked Goods | Part of the University of Vermont Extension fact sheet series on Food Safety for Farmers Market Vendors |
| Sanitation Guide for Food Employees | Printable, quick-reference guide on the basics of sanitation for food handlers |
Food & Lodging Program
108 Cherry St., PO Box 70
Burlington, VT 05402-0070
Phone: 802-863-7221 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free within Vermont)
Fax: 802-863-7483
Email: FoodLodging@vermont.gov
