What exactly are the steps I need to take to become a licensed cake decorator out of my home?

Question

Do I just need to get a Michigan food license, and find a place (for ex., a church kitchen) to do my cakes out of? (or vice versa?) I do not have the means right now to have a seperate kitchen out of my home. Has anybody else done this? I have looked at the state of agriculture web site, but found it gives little information.

I have worked over 14 years in various bakeries, so I do know the business very well. Just need to make it my own now.

Answer 1

I would take some formal classes/training..Try you local community college OR board of education... Work part-time at the local grocery store bakery. I looked up the Macomb County rules/regulations reguarding home-based food business and you may need to "rent" or "use" a licensed kitchen... Like a rental hall... or VFW hall, church, school kichen etc... Since any room that leads to sleeping quarters or living quarters cannot be considered for catering/food preparation...