I’m Shay, the founder of Shay’s Kitchen and the creator of this guide.

In 2021, after returning from maternity leave, I decided to turn something I loved cooking into a business. At the time, I was working a full-time job while raising two little ones, and I started preparing ready-made meals from my home kitchen on weekends.

I didn’t have a big team, a restaurant or a huge budget. I started with what I had, learned as I went, made plenty of mistakes and slowly built systems that worked around my life.

What started with a few meals and my first customers through social media and mommy groups grew into Shay’s Kitchen, a ready-made meal business that has now generated six figures in annual revenue.

I created this guide because I know how overwhelming it can feel when you have the idea but don't know where to start.

I’m sharing the systems, lessons and practical steps I wish someone had given me when I started, so you can spend less time guessing and more time building.

From my kitchen to yours, I hope this guide helps you build something you’re proud of. ❤️

— Shay