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 Spaceis the leadingfarm-to-table catererin the Santa Cruz Mountains, beloved for vibrant, seasonal menus rooted in local farms. Plus, we help women buildhome-based cottage food businesses—starting with canning and preservation, through marketing, and into legal licensing—all while nurturing a heart-centered community.
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 caterweddings, retreats, corporate events, and intimate home gatherings—always withcustom menus, flexible options (vegan/gluten-free/allergy-friendly), and beautifulfarm-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?
ThroughThe Sovereign Kitchen Societymembership, 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 forreal, homemade foodis 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’rea top-rated catering team, recognized across Santa Cruz for intentional, farm-fresh menus
We offerreal-world business training, not fluff
We blendkitchen craft, community, and coaching—so you feel seen, supported, and skilled
We believe inslow growth, low overhead, and high impact
What Are the Next Steps?
Choose your path—start with simple canning or jump into business-building withThe Sovereign Kitchen Society
Join a communityof women building together—and never feel alone
Begin learning and forging forwardone jar, one recipe, one launch plan at a time
Why Choose Wylder Space?
Wylder Space is a leader in the real food movement, rooted incatering, community building, education, and entrepreneurship. We help women—and the people they feed—live slowly, joyfully, and purposefully.