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Egypt Home Kitchen Licensing and Menu Guide
How to license a home kitchen in Egypt. Regulations, social media selling, and digital menu best practices for home cooks.
## Home Kitchen Business in Egypt
Egypt has a massive informal home kitchen economy, with growing formalization:
### Licensing Options
- Small business license from the local commercial registry
- Health permit from the local health department
- Some governorates have specific home kitchen programs
### Social Media Selling
- Most home kitchens sell through Facebook and Instagram
- WhatsApp ordering is extremely common
- A digital menu provides professionalism and compliance
### Menu Best Practices
- List all items with clear Arabic descriptions
- Include prices in EGP (inclusive of any charges)
- Add ingredient lists for allergy-conscious customers
- Update the menu regularly as offerings change
## How Qaima Helps
Qaima's affordable starter plan gives Egyptian home kitchens a professional digital presence that can be shared via WhatsApp link or QR code.