Home Bakers & Cottage Food Makers in Polk County, Florida
Polk County is home to cottage food makers selling homemade baked goods, jams, honey, and more directly to customers in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow and 1 other communities. Under Florida Statute 500.80, these makers can sell non-potentially hazardous foods from their home kitchens with no commercial license required.
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Showing 6 makers in Polk County
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Cakes with a Kiss - Cottage food from Winter Haven, Florida
Custom Cake pops, custom cakes, custom cupcakes, dipped pretzels, dipped Oreos, dipped Rice Krispie treats, dipped strawberries, and cookies.
The Midnight Sugar Co.
The Midnight Sugar Co. - Cottage bakery from Lake Wales, Florida
Home based bakery specializing in from scratch baked goods, custom cakes, and tons of custom treats for all occasions! Everything from cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops, brownies, chocolate covered treats, and more!
Humm!Cookies
Humm!Cookies - Cottage food from Davenport, Florida
NY Cookies Style
Swan Sweets
Decorative cake pops & cookie cakes by order
Lakeland cottage bakery offering decorative cake pops, cookie cakes, and other desserts by order. Has vended at Lakeland's indoor market hosted by Polk County Women Mean Business at COhatch on Main Street.
Little Crumbs
Flavored sourdough loaves & cookies from a weekend farmstand
Home-based sourdough cottage bakery in north Lakeland selling flavored sourdough loaves and cookies through a weekend farmstand.
Say It Ain’t Dough
Say It Ain’t Dough - Cottage food from Lake alfred, Florida
Welcome to Say It Ain’t Dough! We're a cottage food operation based in Lake alfred, Polk County. Contact us to learn more about our products!
Farmers Markets in Polk County
Recurring markets where Polk County cottage food makers sell directly to customers. Schedules shift seasonally — tap a market for directions and verify hours before you go.
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
Lakeland Saturday (seasonal)
Downtown Farmers' Curb Market
Lakeland
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Polk County is part of 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.
Popular cottage food products in Polk County include baked goods like cookies, cakes, and breads, as well as jams, honey, granola, candies, and dried herbs. All products must be properly labeled with ingredients, allergens, net weight, and the required cottage food disclaimer.
Whether you're in Lakeland or Winter Haven, you can find homemade products or start your own cottage food business. Browse our guides and free tools to get started, or browse all makers across Florida.