DISCOVER LA COUNTY’S HOMEMADE FOOD SCENE
Explore the incredible flavors of Los Angeles during LA MEHKO WEEK, taking place November 9-15,2026. Throughout the week, participating home kitchen businesses will offer special menus and promotions, inviting diners to explore hidden gems in neighborhoods throughout LA County.
70+ HOME KITCHENS
FIND A MEHKO NEAR YOU
MEHKOs are small food businesses run from permitted home kitchens. Created under California law, they give local home cooks a way to safely and legally sell freshly made meals directly to their customers.
MEHKO operators complete food safety training, receive a health permit, and have their kitchens inspected by the local health department. Designed to stay small-scale and hyper-local, MEHKOs help home cooks turn their culinary skills into legitimate businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Eat your way through LA County November 9-15, 2026 (kickoff November 7). Modeled after Restaurant Week, this countywide celebration invites you to explore home kitchens near you. Use the searchable online map to find your next favorite meal from permitted Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations.
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Right at the MEHKO’s home! LA MEHKO Week isn’t a pop-up or a single centralized event, since MEHKO permits don’t allow that. Instead, you’ll visit a MEHKO at their home during their operating hours, so you get to enjoy a meal from the very kitchen where it was made. Be sure to check each MEHKO’s listing for their hours before you go.
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Start by browsing the MEHKO Map to find a home kitchen near you. Each listing links to the MEHKO’s website or social media, so you can reach out to them directly to place your order. Keep in mind that some MEHKOs are pre-order only, so it’s worth reaching out early to reserve your meal.
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Yes! Every MEHKO is certified in food safety and inspected by Public Health Department just like a restaurant, so you can enjoy your meal with confidence.
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Because MEHKOs operate out of their homes, exact addresses are shared once you place your order, which keeps everyone’s neighborhood comfortable and welcoming. Some MEHKOs choose to list their address right on the map, so you may see a few already. If you don’t see one, reach out through the listing and you’ll get the details you need to pick up your meal.
Join us for our KickOff Event!
Our Kickoff Event brings together MEHKO Operators, community members, public agencies and organizations offering resources to support home-based food businesses.
Date: 11/7/2026
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Earvin “Magic” Johnson Recreation Area
CELEBRATING THE 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE LA MEHKO PROGRAM
PRESENTING LA MEHKO WEEK
Who is
COOK Alliance?
LA MEHKO Week is presented by COOK Alliance, the nonprofit organization leading the MEHKO movement. We work to expand opportunity for home-based culinary entrepreneurs across California through education, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. We believe success doesn't end with a permit. Our organization is dedicated to helping home-based food businesses thrive.
Through our programming, we’re building a new, accessible pathway to culinary entrepreneurship for those traditionally denied one.
