On these pages, you will find information on how to carry out and manage a food business in your own home.
Running a food business from home is normally allowed under the food laws but you must ensure that you observe good hygiene practices and that you are aware of the potential risks to your customers, from the food you prepare.
In some cases, if you're preparing meat, fish or dairy based meals to sell to other businesses, you must apply for prior approval before you start your business. If you think this applies to you, please contact us.
If you intend to use your kitchen for business purposes on a regular basis, you will need to contact our planning team as you will need permission to operate a business from home.
Contact the planning team on 020 8583 5555 or email planning@hounslow.gov.uk.
Contact us
Food safety team
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
Tel: 020 8583 5124
Email: foodsafety@hounslow.gov.uk
