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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You Don't Have to Be a Trained Chef to Start a Food Catering Business - Just Follow These Tips for Food Catering Success
The food catering industry is one of the most successful industries in America. Food is an everyday staple and with today's busy lifestyles, the demand for food catering for get-togethers, parties and events is constantly increasing.
It is for this reason that people are starting food catering businesses everywhere in America.
Food catering is not just for highly-renowned chefs and CIA graduates. Anyone with a genuine love for food and possess high organization skills can try his/her hand at opening a food catering business.
Food Catering What You Need to Get Started
First: Research about the food catering industry. Consult the internet, your family, friends, other caterers, magazines, etc. If you have money to spend, a short culinary or vocational course can help. This will help you realize that cooking for a family of 12 is VERY different from professional cooking and catering.
Second: Have a budget and stick to it. As with any business, a start up budget is a must. Don't be discouraged if you think that your budget is on the lower end because a lot of successful and highly profitable businesses actually start out small. Opt instead to offer meals and food catering services to a group of small people and functions and go from there.
Third: Create a business plan. Things to include in the plan are target market (catering to weddings is very different to delivering sandwiches daily to a corporate client);
sample food menus;
food menu prices;
food catering service inclusions (delivery, set-up at event, clean-up after event, etc.);
source of business funding; and lastly, an exit strategy should things fail to kick off.
Fourth: Acquire the necessary permits and licenses. As with any business, a good business is a legal one. Check with your local health department and city hall for the paperwork you need to get done before you start your food catering business. The paperwork will ensure your potential clients that you are the real deal and that yours is a certified food catering business.
Fifth: Market your food catering business well! Use flyers, magazine ads, newspaper ads, the Yellow Pages, the internet, and of course, the most inexpensive and trusted, word-of-mouth advertising. How do you jumpstart word-of-mouth advertising? Offer a discounted to your first clients or host an event for free in exchange for the exposure.
For more information on the food catering business, check out these online sources:
International Hotel And Restaurant Association
National Association Of Catering Executives
Society For Food Service Management
How To Start A Food Business
How To Start A Restaurant
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