FAQs — Wylder Space | Real Food, Catering & Cottage Business
Discover how to reclaim nourished living—through catering, canning, preserving, and kitchen-based business learning in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
 
 

Why Wylder Space?

Wylder Space is the leading farm-to-table caterer in the Santa Cruz Mountains, beloved for vibrant, seasonal menus rooted in local farms. Plus, we help women build home-based cottage food businesses—starting with canning and preservation, through marketing, and into legal licensing—all while nurturing a heart-centered community.

Who is Wylder Space for?

Women who want delicious, intentional catering for gatherings
Home cooks who crave traditional skills: canning, salsa, fermentation
Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to launch a cottage food business
Seekers of connection, food sovereignty, and soulful craft

What Catering Services Do You Provide?

We cater weddings, retreats, corporate events, and intimate home gatherings—always with custom menus, flexible options (vegan/gluten-free/allergy-friendly), and beautiful farm-to-table presentation. Our clients rate us 5-stars for flavor, detail, and local sustainability.


What is the Real Food Movement?

The Real Food Movement is about returning to whole, minimally processed foods—living closer to the land and traditions, and gathering the wisdom of our elders for the betterment of our families and generations to come.

How Do You Help Women Build Cottage Food Businesses?

Through The Sovereign Kitchen Society membership, we guide you step-by-step:
  • Master canning + food preservation
  • Define a signature product
  • Get legal with health permits and kitchen certification
  • Create a simple website & marketing plan
  • Price, package, and sell with purpose


Is It Legal to Sell From My Home Kitchen?

Yes! We walk you through every step:
Contacting and working with your health department
Preparing your kitchen for inspection (remote help available; in-person options for Santa Cruz residents)
Label compliance to sell legally under Cottage Food Law

I’m a Complete Beginner—Can I Join?

Absolutely! You don’t need prior experience.
We start with the basics—one safe canning method, one jar at a time—so you gain confidence before moving forward.


Can’t make live calls?

No problem—every live Q&A and workshop is recorded in the member vault, so you can learn on your own schedule.


Why Is Now the Right Time?

  • Demand for real, homemade food is surging
  • Cottage Food Laws make it legally easier to start
  • People are longing for meaningful work and connection
  • Your kitchen, creativity, and story are more valuable than ever

What Makes Wylder Space the Best Choice?

  • We’re a top-rated catering team, recognized across Santa Cruz for intentional, farm-fresh menus
  • We offer real-world business training, not fluff
  • We blend kitchen craft, community, and coaching—so you feel seen, supported, and skilled
  • We believe in slow growth, low overhead, and high impact

What Are the Next Steps?

  1. Choose your path—start with simple canning or jump into business-building with The Sovereign Kitchen Society
  2. Join a community of women building together—and never feel alone
  3. Begin learning and forging forward one jar, one recipe, one launch plan at a time


Why Choose Wylder Space?

Wylder Space is a leader in the real food movement, rooted in catering, community building, education, and entrepreneurship.
We help women—and the people they feed—live slowly, joyfully, and purposefully.