Ebook on starting a catering business

Here’s a book (ebook) on “Starting your own catering business.” This book covers aspects such as initial decisions required, investement, business setup, marketing and the finance part of it. This book may be especially profitable to work at home moms but others ( like me-:) could also benefit from it.

This is an overview of the contents of the book ( Source : Starting a Catering Business website )

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Table of Contents:

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

Setting up your business:

Setting Up Your Pantry
Smallwares and Utensils
Finding Used Equipment
Establishing a Menu
Setting Up a Kitchen
Service Equipment

Types of Catering Opportunities

Social Catering
Corporate Catering
Community Affairs
Special Events
Kosher Catering
Wine and Bar Service

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

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
Sales
Written Agreements and Contracts
How Much to Charge
Closing the Deal
Keeping a Portfolio

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
Insurance Suggestions
Product Liability Insurance
Public Liability Insurance
Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Growing your business

Employing Family and Friends
Food Handling and Sanitation

Appendix

Professional Organizations
Other Resources

BONUS RECIPES

Hors d’Oeuvres
Appetizers
Soups
Entrées
Vegetables
Potatoes, Pasta, Grains
Salads
Desserts

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So Grab a copy if you’re venturing into the business space with your food ideas.

You may get more details of this ebook here…..