Cooking as a path to entrepreneurship in Mexico

In Mexico, food is both identity and opportunity. From tacos de guisado in Mexico City to cochinita pibil in Mérida, every homemade recipe has the potential to become a business.
According to INEGI 2023, over one million businesses in the country are related to food, and many of them started directly from home kitchens. Today, with platforms like Homlunch, it’s easier than ever to turn your passion for cooking into income without opening a restaurant.

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Advantages of starting a home cooking business in Mexico

  • Minimal investment: you don’t need a restaurant, your kitchen is enough.

  • Huge market: both locals and tourists want authentic homemade experiences.

  • Flexibility: set your own menu, schedule, and number of guests.

  • High profitability: fewer fixed costs than a restaurant, with stronger margins.

 

Step-by-step ultimate guide

  1. Choose your specialty
    Make one dish your signature: mole, pozole, cochinita, tamales, or traditional antojitos.

  2. Standardize your recipe
    Define portions, ingredients, and cooking times. Consistency builds trust.

  3. Register on Homlunch
    Create your profile, verify your kitchen, and open your table to customers.

  4. Prepare your dining room
    Clean table, warm lighting, complete tableware, and a welcoming atmosphere.

  5. Promote yourself
    Share photos and your story on social media. Word of mouth is still powerful.

  6. Request reviews
    Each positive review strengthens your credibility and attracts more guests.

 

Homlunch: Your ally for your first business

With Homlunch, you are not delivery. You’re a host who opens their table and transforms sazón into income.

Here you can:

  • Showcase your cooking for free

  • Receive secure bookings

  • Earn income from your very first week

  • Share what you love most: cooking

 

Examples that inspire in Mexico

  • The woman in Puebla welcoming tourists with homemade mole poblano.

  • The young cook in Guadalajara serving birria on Sundays.

  • The family in Mérida sharing queso relleno and turning tradition into income.

👉 Discover real success stories of Mexicans who started their businesses cooking from home

 

Dare to start your first home cooking business in Mexico

Your kitchen already has everything it takes. With organization, sazón, and Homlunch, you can take your first step toward a profitable, human-centered business.

 

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