Our Services
✔ Discover licensed MEHKO home kitchens
✔ Browse kitchen profiles
✔ Connect directly with local cooks
✔ Explore home-cooked food across California
How HomeTable Works
HomeTable is a California discovery and connection platform that helps diners find licensed MEHKO home kitchens.
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Find a Licensed Kitchen
Browse licensed MEHKO home kitchens available in your area.
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Connect Directly
Contact the cook directly to ask questions and arrange food orders, payments, pickup, or other permitted details.
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Enjoy Local Home-Cooked Food
Enjoy food prepared by an independent, licensed MEHKO home kitchen in your community.
HomeTable is a discovery and connection platform that helps diners find and connect with independently operated, licensed MEHKO home kitchens. HomeTable does not prepare or sell food, accept food orders, process payments, manage reservations, or provide delivery services. All arrangements are made directly between diners and cooks.
Why Dine with Licensed Home Kitchens?
Discover licensed MEHKO home kitchens across California, all in one simple directory.
Licensed MEHKO Kitchens Only
Each listed kitchen must provide information about a current MEHKO permit issued by its local environmental health agency.
Clear, Transparent Information
Review important details about each kitchen so you can make your own informed decisions as a diner.
Direct Connection with Cooks
Use HomeTable to discover kitchens and then contact cooks directly regarding availability, food orders, payments, and pickup arrangements.
No Food Orders, Payments, or Delivery Through HomeTable
HomeTable does not accept food orders, process payments, manage reservations, or provide delivery services. These arrangements are handled directly between diners and cooks.
Support Local Home Businesses
Discover licensed home cooks building independent food businesses in their local communities.
Authentic Home-Cooked Experiences
Explore unique meals and food traditions prepared by licensed local home cooks.
Benefits for Home Cooks
Showcase your licensed MEHKO home kitchen and connect directly with local diners looking for home-cooked food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about MEHKO permits, kitchen listings, safety, fees, and how HomeTable works.
What is a MEHKO?
A MEHKO is a small home kitchen business licensed under California law. These are permitted by local health agencies. Rules and availability differ by county.
How does HomeTable review a kitchen’s MEHKO permit?
Kitchen operators must submit their MEHKO permit documentation as part of the HomeTable Membership Application. HomeTable reviews the submitted documentation before a kitchen profile is approved for publication. MEHKO permits are issued and administered by local environmental health agencies.
How can consumers identify a kitchen reviewed by HomeTable?
Approved kitchen profiles may display HomeTable's MEHKO License Verified badge after submitted permit documentation has been reviewed. For current permit status or regulatory information, consumers may also contact the appropriate local environmental health agency.
Does HomeTable charge diners to use the platform?
HomeTable is free for diners. Kitchens can pick from our listing options. All fees and membership features are shown upfront before you pay or join a plan.
What happens if a kitchen's MEHKO permit expires or is revoked?
Kitchen operators are responsible for keeping their MEHKO permit information current and notifying HomeTable of any renewal, expiration, suspension, or revocation. A kitchen listing may be unpublished or its verification status removed if its permit is no longer current or valid.