Certified Homemade exists because trust in food is broken.
Consumers are overwhelmed by labels, claims, calorie counts, and trends , yet still don’t know:
Certified Homemade gives people a clear signal in a noisy food world.
By joining, you’re not just applying for a badge, you’re helping rebuild a way of eating that is local, honest, and human.
1️⃣ Trust Without Explaining Yourself Over and Over
Certified Homemade acts as a recognised standard.
Instead of constantly justifying your food, ingredients, or methods:
2️⃣ Visibility Inside a Trusted Network
Certified businesses are:
As awareness grows, Certified Homemade becomes a shortcut to trust.
3️⃣ A Clear Standard to Grow With
Bronze is already trusted.
Silver and Gold aren’t pressure, they’re pathways.
4️⃣ Belonging to a Movement
This isn’t about competition or comparison.
Certified Homemade is about:
You’re joining something bigger than your own business, without losing your individuality.
Certified Homemade:
Over time, consumers learn:
If it’s Certified Homemade, I know where it comes from and I trust it.
Certified Homemade is a standards-based certification, not a competition and not a pass/fail exam on perfection.
We assess food businesses with one core intention:
Can the public trust this food and the person making it?
To do that fairly, every application is reviewed across the same five areas.
Certified Homemade is a standards-based certification, not a competition and not a pass/fail exam on perfection.
We assess food businesses with one core intention:
Can the public trust this food and the person making it?
To do that fairly, every application is reviewed across the same five areas.
(Non-negotiable)
We confirm that you are operating legally and safely.
We look for:
This stage is about public safety, not tiers.
If these foundations aren’t in place yet, we’ll guide you, but certification can’t be awarded without them.
We assess how clearly and honestly you communicate what goes into your food.
We look for:
This is not about being “perfect”, it’s about being transparent.
Honesty will never count against you.
(This is the main tier differentiator)
We assess how your food is made day to day.
We look at:
This is where Bronze, Silver, and Gold naturally differ - not through judgment, but through depth of preparation and control.
We assess whether your food can be prepared safely and consistently.
We look for:
This helps us understand how confidently we can direct the public to you.
We assess whether your business is ready to be publicly signposted as Certified Homemade.
We look at:
This is not about polish or branding, it’s about trust, cleanliness, and realism.
All applicants complete the same application.
Certification is awarded as:
Bronze it is already a mark of trust.
Higher levels reflect progression, not pressure.
You do not choose a tier.
We award the highest level you fully meet.
Certified Homemade exists to make homemade visible, trusted, and accessible, not to exclude.
If you’re unsure whether you’re “ready”, apply anyway.
The application itself often brings clarity and we’ll always communicate outcomes clearly, respectfully, and with guidance where appropriate.
338 Manchester Road
Westhoughton
BL5 3JT
Collection only available on Wednesdays
Between 10 am and 3 pm
*If you need to collect outside of these hours, please message them directly to arrange a suitable day and time.
Please ask for your meals at the counter, using your name.
Tim Marner