Introduction
Decisions for Starting a Catering Business
Caterers' Qualifications and Skills
Complying with City Ordinances
Working with Your Local Health Department
On-Premises Catering Vs. Off-Premises Catering
Sharing or Renting a Kitchen
Required Equipment
Start-Up Coverage
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Setting up your business:
Setting Up Your Pantry
Smallwares and Utensils
Finding Used Equipment
Establishing a Menu
Setting Up a Kitchen
Service Equipment
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Types of Catering Opportunities
Social Catering
Special Events
Kosher Catering
Wine and Bar Service
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Event Management
Organizing Your Time and the Party Setup
Managing an Event from Introduction to Conclusion
How to Estimate the Food Quantities
Floral, Decor, and Subcontractors' Services
Scheduling Staff and Assistants
Hiring Versus Leasing Employees
Outsourcing Entertainment
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Marketing your business
Defining Your Niche
How to Get Business
Putting Together a Promotional Kit
Getting Referrals and Repeat Business
How to Advertise your business
Tracking Your Success
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Sales
Written Agreements and Contracts
How Much to Charge
Closing the Deal
Keeping a Portfolio
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Running your business
Estimating Quantities, and Writing Proposals
Calculating Your Kitchen Labor
Making and Food Presentation
Beverages and Alcohol
Public Service Perishable Food Distribution
Establishing Relationships with Wholesale Purveyors
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Insurance Suggestions
Product Liability Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insurance
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Growing your business
Employing Family and Friends
Food Handling and Sanitation
Appendix
Professional Organizations
Other Resources
BONUS RECIPES
Hors d'Oeuvres
Appetizers
Soups
Potatoes, Pasta, Grains
Salads
Desserts
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Tips For Opening Your Own Catering Business
As long as people plan parties, there will be a demand for a good caterer. Someone who has the skill to plan appetizing, affordable menus, and prepare enticing dishes has all the tools required to start a successful home based catering business.
How to Get into the Home-Based Catering Business
A catering business suits a home-based setting, as it allows you to manage your own time.
A person starting a home based catering business needs to have the know how to prepare a variety of food for different types of parties, as well as the ability to make enough food to satisfy guests while staying within the clients' budget.
Skills Needed:
Culinary skills are needed to entice your customers to opt for your services. Since catering jobs will mostly be done for events, you will need to know how to budget your time so you can deliver food on time and at the right temperature.
Food preparation is also important. People don't only want their food to taste good; they want it to look good as well. Mastering this skill will impress your clients and give you the upper hand in the catering business.
Experience Needed:
Work experience as a chef or a cook will definitely be helpful. You might also opt to take culinary lessons so that you gain experience in preparing a variety of dishes.
Startup Requirements:
When starting a home-based catering business it would be good to have a kitchen area equipped with appliances and kitchen tools. There may be times where you prepare meals at the client's location, in which case you could use the clients' equipment. But eventually your home based catering business would require a fully stocked kitchen.
You will need a car or a delivery vehicle that has enough space to transport your equipment, and your products for delivery.
Finally, don't forget about advertising. A catering business will usually sell itself if you create delicious dishes, but to start off, you need to get the word out. Offer quality food, and eventually your clients will spread the word for you, and your home based catering business will be on the road to a great success.
Resources:
International Caterers Association
National Association of Catering Executives
How To Start a Catering Business
Important Point To Keep In Mind
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