How can I start a catering business?
Do you have a passion for cooking and are looking for a highly rewarding job which also satisfies your creative urges? Then catering business is the right job for you. Caterers are hired to provide food, beverages and service for events ranging from an intimate dinner for two to a wedding party for hundreds or even for larger events. First step is to decide your target customer base. Consider starting on a smaller scale, for instance, catering for birthday parties, small functions such as office parties, conferences, and such events where there are fewer people in attendance. Also, think about starting the catering business from home to begin with and then rent or buy a separate location as and when you expand. Then, determine the type of cuisine or category of menu items you would like to cater. For example, if you specialize in desserts and pastries, you would like to focus on that niche. Or if you are exceptionally good at cooking Italian recipes, you may want to exclusively cater I