Cottage Food Operations: Oak Park vs Orland Park

Can I sell baked goods from my home in Oak Park?

Yes. Under the Illinois Cottage Food and Home Kitchen Operations Act, you can sell non-potentially hazardous baked goods, candy, jams, and other approved items directly to consumers. Products must be properly labeled.

Do I need a license to sell homemade food in Oak Park?

No food handler license is required for cottage food operations under the $50,000 annual sales cap. You must follow state labeling requirements and sell only approved product types.

Can I sell my cottage food products online?

You may take orders but must deliver directly to the consumer. Shipping food products through the mail is not permitted under the cottage food law. Sales must be direct (farmers' markets, farm stands, or from your home).

Can I sell homemade food from my home in Orland Park?

Yes. Illinois's Cottage Food Act allows sale of approved shelf-stable foods directly to consumers with annual gross sales up to $75,000. Required labeling and Cook County Health registration are needed.

What foods can I sell under the cottage food law?

Shelf-stable baked goods without cream fillings, jams, jellies, candy, dried herbs, roasted coffee, popcorn, and granola. Potentially hazardous foods require a home kitchen operation license.

Can customers pick up food at my Orland Park home?

Technically yes under state law, but Orland Park's home occupation rules restrict customer traffic. Selling through the Orland Park Farmers Market or direct delivery is the preferred route.