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How to start a meal service from home (2026)

If you love cooking, your kitchen can become an income. Here is a simple, realistic guide to starting a home meal service in India.

Thousands of women across Jaipur, Udaipur and Indore already cook beautifully every day. Turning that into a steady income is more achievable than it looks, especially when a platform handles customers, payments and trust for you.

1. Get FSSAI registration

A home food business in India needs at least an FSSAI Basic Registration, which is inexpensive and meant for small kitchens (under Rs 12 lakh annual turnover). It builds customer trust and is legally required. Anu Ki Rasoi guides new chefs through this step.

2. Decide your menu and capacity

Start small, one or two meal windows, a handful of dishes you cook best, and a fixed number of plates per day. A clear daily plate count means no waste and no overcommitting.

3. Price it honestly

Most home thalis sell for Rs 90 to 130. Price to cover ingredients and your time while staying below delivery-app rates. Monthly subscriptions give you predictable income.

4. Find customers without marketing

This is the hardest part alone. On Anu Ki Rasoi you are matched with customers in your own pocket who are already looking for ghar ka khana, so you cook, and the orders come to you.

5. Get paid reliably

Payments are collected up front and settled to you via fast UPI payouts, with a clear statement, so you are never chasing money.

Want to start? Read how it works for home chefs and register with us.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an FSSAI licence to sell meals from home?

Yes, at least an FSSAI Basic Registration. It is inexpensive and required for a home food business. We guide new chefs through it.

How much can I earn?

It depends on plates per day and your plan mix. Many chefs build a steady monthly income; you keep the full food value in our current model.

Do I need to find my own customers?

No. We match you with customers in your own neighbourhood who already want home-cooked food, so you focus on cooking.

Hungry for ghar ka khana?

Join our free WhatsApp community to order fresh home-cooked meals in Jaipur, Udaipur or Indore.

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