For Cooks

Sell your homemade food on Dishes

Reach local food lovers with your authentic, made-to-order dishes — pickup or eligible shipping. New cooks get a 30-day free trial, then $9.99/month.

Why sell on Dishes

  • Your own storefront, menu, and reviews
  • Made-to-order model — cook what you sell
  • Local pickup and eligible shipping
  • Built-in messaging with customers

Who can apply

Home cooks and small food makers who can prepare food safely and reliably, follow their local rules, and fulfill orders on time. Approval is not guaranteed and depends on application review.

How verification works

Every application is reviewed before a storefront goes live. We check identity, contact details, and the food categories and fulfillment methods you plan to offer. Some markets may require permits or food-safety acknowledgements that you confirm during onboarding.

What cooks receive

A customizable public storefront, menu management, live order fulfillment screen, customer messaging, and reviews from verified buyers.

30-day free trial, then $9.99/month

Every new cook starts with a 30-day free trial — build your storefront free and only start paying when the trial ends. After that, the cook subscription is $9.99/month. Customer payments are processed by Stripe; standard Stripe processing fees apply. Dishes does not guarantee earnings, order volume, or legal eligibility.

Pickup & eligible shipping

Offer local pickup from your service area, and shipping for items that can ship safely. Shipping availability and cost are confirmed per item and destination — Dishes does not imply universal nationwide shipping.

Seller responsibilities

  • Prepare food safely and accurately match your listings.
  • Disclose major allergens and dietary information.
  • Fulfill confirmed orders on time and communicate delays.
  • Follow local food-production, labeling, and tax rules.

Supported markets

Dishes launches in select markets. If your area isn't listed yet, request your market and we'll notify you.

Application steps

  1. 1

    Create your account

    Sign up and choose "Sell my food" in onboarding.

  2. 2

    Start your free trial

    Begin your 30-day free trial — activate billing via Stripe. No charge until the trial ends.

  3. 3

    Build your storefront

    Add your profile, location, cuisines, and menu items.

  4. 4

    Go live

    Open for orders and start receiving customers.

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to sell on Dishes?

New cooks get a 30-day free trial. After the trial, cook storefronts run on a $9.99/month subscription. Customer payments are processed securely by Stripe; standard payment-processing fees apply.

Do I need a business or permit?

Home cooks are responsible for following their local food-production and labeling rules. Dishes reviews each application but does not provide legal advice or guarantee eligibility.

Can I ship nationwide?

Shipping is supported only for eligible items and destinations. Dishes does not offer universal nationwide shipping; availability is confirmed per item and market.

When do I get paid?

Payouts are handled through Stripe. payout timing depends on your Stripe account setup. Dishes does not hold or invest your funds.