Want to start my own Catering Business but dont know how?

Hello Caterer, I just completed an English course on 'starting your own business' with MATI. It was once a week in the evening. It was great! Some of the topics were marketing, banking, taxes, selling, accounting, loans and grants! They gave equations to calculate how much money you need to start and stay in business until you can make enough to cover your costs (very important info, not to go bankrupt). All questions were answered. You can talk to the coordinator, Judy Feierstein (08) 926-6102 or 050-573-9496 [email protected]

I cannot see why anyone would give you a grant when you already have a job, they are like gold dust for the unemployed. If you are going to do outside events you just need normal kitchen equipment. if you are going to supply crockery and glasses these can be hired or you can buy from catering auctions (which we did). I'm not sure what you want the money for. My husband and I had a catering business and we ran extra events from home ie: weddings and parties, so can't see what you need funding for. Don't forget you will need all the Food certificates, a knowledge of HAACP and your kitchen must be inspected by the EHO. You will also need public liability Insurance.

I currently work full-time in a restaurant/ nightclub, and I've recently gone part-time into a catering business of my own. I currently utilize the resources of local catering companies who will allow me to use their services at a low-price and allow me to resell the services. The first thing I did was create a marketing brochure. Now since I'm a graphic designer, I was able to personally design the printing materials and used an online printing company to print everything. Basically you'll want to create brochures and business cards that'll showcase the types of foods you'll be offering (doesn't have to be something you created). Include prices. In order to get the business, I've literally went door-to-door to major businesses, left business cards and menus (brochures), and I've been working hard at getting good referrals. Remember many caterers are suffering and would be happy to work with you for extra money. If you need any other info, feel free to email me.

I cannot see why anyone would give you a grant when you already have a job, they are like gold dust for the unemployed. If you are going to do outside events you just need normal kitchen equipment. if you are going to supply crockery and glasses these can be hired or you can buy from catering auctions (which we did). I'm not sure what you want the money for. My husband and I had a catering business and we ran extra events from home ie: weddings and parties, so can't see what you need funding for. Don't forget you will need all the Food certificates, a knowledge of HAACP and your kitchen must be inspected by the EHO. You will also need public liability Insurance.

I currently work full-time in a restaurant/ nightclub, and I've recently gone part-time into a catering business of my own. I currently utilize the resources of local catering companies who will allow me to use their services at a low-price and allow me to resell the services. The first thing I did was create a marketing brochure. Now since I'm a graphic designer, I was able to personally design the printing materials and used an online printing company to print everything. Basically you'll want to create brochures and business cards that'll showcase the types of foods you'll be offering (doesn't have to be something you created). Include prices. In order to get the business, I've literally went door-to-door to major businesses, left business cards and menus (brochures), and I've been working hard at getting good referrals. Remember many caterers are suffering and would be happy to work with you for extra money. If you need any other info, feel free to email me.

Hello Caterer, I just completed an English course on 'starting your own business' with MATI. It was once a week in the evening. It was great! Some of the topics were marketing, banking, taxes, selling, accounting, loans and grants! They gave equations to calculate how much money you need to start and stay in business until you can make enough to cover your costs (very important info, not to go bankrupt). All questions were answered. You can talk to the coordinator, Judy Feierstein (08) 926-6102 or 050-573-9496 [email protected]