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Holiday HQ
Haven’t logged in for a while? Welcome back. Here’s what’s new on Hotplate, plus a quick refresher on how to take preorders and run your first holiday drop.
Everything you need to sell food this holiday season, all in one place. Whether you’re coming back to Hotplate, running your first drop or already selling, start here for checklists, menu ideas and stories from chefs going beyond the classics.
The holidays are the best time of year to sell your food. Customers are hosting, gifting and celebrating, and they’re ready to spend on something homemade. Here’s why this season is worth it, and how to make it work without spending the whole season in your kitchen.
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Meet the Chefs
Welcome back to Hotplate: What's new + a first-drop refresher
Haven’t logged in for a while? Welcome back. Here’s what’s new on Hotplate, plus a quick refresher on how to take preorders and run your first holiday drop.
Holiday HQ
Everything you need to sell food this holiday season, all in one place. Whether you’re coming back to Hotplate, running your first drop or already selling, start here for checklists, menu ideas and stories from chefs going beyond the classics.
Why sell food over the holidays
The holidays are the best time of year to sell your food. Customers are hosting, gifting and celebrating, and they’re ready to spend on something homemade. Here’s why this season is worth it, and how to make it work without spending the whole season in your kitchen.
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