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11 Replies Last post: Jan 26, 2008 3:52 PM by Tony.ALF

what to start a catering business

Sep 15, 2008 9:53 AM

Click to view success31's profile Authority success31 16 posts since
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A family member of mine is wanting to start a catering business and don't know where to start or how much money is needed to start. So if any one can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it.
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1. Re: what to start a catering business Sep 15, 2008 12:26 PM
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What to start a catering business

If a family member of my family wanted to start a catering business, I would suggest the following:

Narrow the field down to what kind of catering. Working from home?? or from a store?? In South Carolina?? Do your homework, then contact SCORE. SCORE is FREE and that is what SCORE does best.They will help with a Business and Marketing Plan and maybe even suggest how much money is needed.

Good luck, LUCKIEST
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Click to view HarmikBurbank's profile Mogul HarmikBurbank 17 posts since
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2. Re: what to start a catering business Sep 15, 2008 12:34 PM
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which State and county is the Business,, is it going to be Based from home or a physical business location.


Mick
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3. Re: what to start a catering business Sep 18, 2008 8:54 AM
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To start a catering biz you would have to start checking with the local health dept as well as city and county authorities. You could get good info from The Personal Chefs Network www.personalchefsnetwork.com which I belong to.


Good Luck. Remember focus on what makes your business unique/special...


Helen

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Click to view Mybizfiler's profile Mogul Mybizfiler 35 posts since
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4. Re: what to start a catering business Sep 23, 2008 12:16 AM
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Hi,

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Click to view dsilverio's profile Start-up dsilverio 2 posts since
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5. Re: what to start a catering business Dec 10, 2008 9:09 PM
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When I was first starting catering business I started from my home, and actually with very little money. When I got mt first job I told them I required a 50% deposit to secure the date. That was enough to buy product and rent items I needed for the event. I saved my profits for reinvestment and eventually got an events facility. You can find more info on the topic at www.startingcateringbusinessblog.com
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Click to view EagleEye's profile Mogul EagleEye 85 posts since
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6. Re: what to start a catering business Dec 11, 2008 5:33 PM
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There are some really great resources online. I think SCORE and the information from dsilverio are great places to start. You can also get some ideas here: http://www.cateringmagazine.com/home/

EagleEye
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Click to view dsilverio's profile Start-up dsilverio 2 posts since
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7. Re: what to start a catering business Dec 13, 2008 2:39 PM
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Another Idea when you are first starting out is to network with other caterers....busy ones. If you build a relationship with them they will send business your way they can't handle or sub contract it out. There are many resources available such as http://www.startingcateringbusinessblog.com/
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Click to view My_Lan's profile Mogul My_Lan 69 posts since
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8. Re: what to start a catering business Dec 13, 2008 5:02 PM
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I am in the process of building a site for a caterer and could possible connect you with her if you would like?
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Click to view My_Lan's profile Mogul My_Lan 69 posts since
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9. Re: what to start a catering business Dec 13, 2008 5:05 PM
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Just shoot me an email at ddixon@my-lan.us
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