Tuesday, May 13

MEHKO 101 Workshop - In Person

Interested in starting a home-based food business, join us in Vallejo to learn about Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO)

By Sustainable Solano

Date and time

Tuesday, May 13 · 6 - 7:30pm PDT

Location

Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library

505 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
Free venue parking

MEHKO 101 - In Person Workshop

Have you ever dreamed of turning your home cooking into a business? Now you can with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)!

Sustainable Solano is excited to announce this introductory workshop in partnership with the Solano County Department of Resource Management.

In this workshop, you will gain a foundational understanding of MEHKOs, including what they are, how to start one, their limitations, and we are excited to share some new resources available to help you get started.

There will also be a Question and Response session with our facilitators, so please bring your questions!

*Note: Space is limited for this in-person workshop.

If you have any questions, please reach out to noah@sustainablesolano.org.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)?

A MEHKO is a type of home-based food business that allows individuals to prepare and sell meals directly from their home kitchen, following local and state health regulations.

Who should attend this workshop?

Anyone interested in starting a MEHKO in Solano County, including home cooks, aspiring food entrepreneurs, and small business owners looking to expand their offerings.

What will be covered in this workshop?

What a MEHKO is and how it operates, steps to start your own MEHKO rules and regulations of operation, available resources to help you get started, and a live Q&A session with facilitators

Is there a cost to attend?

No, this workshop is free to attend, but space is limited. Please register in advance to secure your spot.

What should I bring?

Just yourself and any questions you may have! A notepad or device for taking notes may be helpful.

Where is the event located?

This event will take place at the Vallejo John F. Kennedy Library in the Joseph Room.

Organized by

Sustainable Solano

Sustainable Solano is a grassroots, countywide movement uniting people through work that aims to serve the future of Solano County, to promote ecologically regenerative, economically and socially just communities in a world that works for everyone. We nurture initiatives for the good of the whole. Sustainable Solano has grown out of decades of dedicated community work that started with community gardens and has grown to include an emphasis on creating sustainable, regenerative environments, community capacity building, supporting local food systems and building youth leadership and workforce skills for a better future.