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Discover homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and artisan treats from cottage food makers in Tampa, Hillsborough County. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to customers without a commercial kitchen or state license. Browse makers below or list your own business for free.
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Artisanal sourdough loaves and baking classes
Tampa Bay cottage bakery offering artisanal sourdough loaves and baked goods, plus in-person beginner sourdough classes in South Tampa.
Hometown micro-bakery with German bakery influences
Hometown micro-bakery and cottage operation baking artisan sourdough boules — Honeysuckle Wheat, Bay Sea Salt & Olive Oil Rye, Florida Cracker White — with German bakery influences. Offers pickup and delivery in the Tampa metro and 1-day shipping within Central Florida.
Small-batch organic sourdough from a 200+ year old starter
Veteran-owned cottage sourdough bakery making small-batch organic loaves from a 200+ year old heirloom starter. Sells via weekly delivery routes (Carrollwood, Lutz, Westchase, South Tampa) and pop-ups at Flying Cattle Meat Market in South Tampa, and teaches Sourdough 101 classes.
Cottage food is often sold at local farmers markets. Here are markets in Hillsborough County where you can find (or sell) homemade goods.
Ybor City Saturday Market
Tampa · Saturday
Hyde Park Village Fresh Market
Tampa · Sunday (monthly)
Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market
Tampa
Ybor City Farmers' Market
Tampa
Market days shift seasonally — tap a market to confirm hours. See the full Florida farmers markets directory.
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List Your Business - It's FreeTampa is part of Hillsborough County and Florida's growing cottage food community. Under Florida Statute 500.80, home-based food producers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods directly to consumers without needing a commercial kitchen, food establishment license, or state inspection.
From artisan baked goods to locally-sourced honey, Tampa cottage food makers offer unique, handcrafted products you won't find in stores. All products are made in home kitchens following Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulations.
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