Does the registration expire?

No, but you must reapply if you move.

Can I sell to stores?

Yes, to local stores and restaurants in New York.

How to Sell Food From Home in New York (2026)

Verified October 26, 2026 from official New York sources.

The short answer: New York lets you sell approved shelf-stable foods with a free Home Processor Registration from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. There is no fee and no expiration date, and kitchens are reviewed on a complaint basis only. Home-cooked meals are not allowed.

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Can I sell home-cooked meals in New York?

No. Meat, fish, poultry, dairy and any finished food that needs refrigeration are not allowed under the Home Processor exemption.

What foods can I sell?

Foods on the approved list, such as breads, rolls, muffins, cookies, cakes and cupcakes (no homemade buttercream or cream cheese frosting), brownies, double-crust fruit pies, high-acid fruit jams and jellies, fudge, popcorn, granola and many candies. Not allowed: cheesecake, cream pies, pickles, salsas, sauces, beverages and anything needing refrigeration.

Registration

No fee
No expiration date (you reapply if you move)
Allow up to 16 weeks for review

Where and how you can sell

In person, at markets and fairs, by home delivery and online
Wholesale to local stores and restaurants
Within New York only, no shipping out of state
Products must be prepackaged and labeled at home

Label requirements

Product name, ingredients by weight, net quantity, your name and full address, and all major allergens. The Department recommends adding a phrase like "Made in a Home Kitchen" in letters at least 1/16 inch high.

How to get started

Check every product against the approved list.
Check local zoning rules.
Test private well water if you have one.
Submit the Home Processor Registration request form.
Once registered, apply on Chef Next Door.

Official sources

FAQ

Is there a fee for a home processor registration in New York?: No.
Does the registration expire?: No, but you must reapply if you move.
Can I sell online?: Yes, within New York only.
Can I sell to stores?: Yes, to local stores and restaurants in New York.

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