Home catering
Pages in Home catering
- 1. Can I run a food business from home?
- 2. Things you need to consider
- 3. You are here: Other things you might need to consider
3. Other things you might need to consider
Planning permission
You may need planning permission to run a business from home, so take advice from the council’s Planning Department.
Contact our helpline on 01737 276000 or visit our Planning pages.
Being registered as a food business with the Environmental Health department does not constitute planning permission.
Business rates
You may have to pay increased rates if you use part of your property for a business. You should take advice from the council’s Tax and Business Rates Department.
Contact our helpline on 01737 276000 or visit our Business rate pages.
Insurance
Just in case things go wrong, you are strongly advised to take out insurance to cover claims against you. You should consult your insurance broker about this.
Restrictive covenants
In some properties you may find that the deeds/ letting agreement contain clauses that prevent you from carrying out certain activities. Running a food business may be one of them. You should consult your own solicitor about this.
Mortgage Restrictions
If you have a mortgage on your property you must contact your lender and talk to them about your intentions.
Contact
If you require any further information on food safety, contact the food safety team on 01737 276000 or email food.safety@reigate-banstead.gov.uk