I want to start my own catering business in the uk. I am a personal licence holder, and do work in catering. I am just looking for some advice.
Linen
Glass wear
Crockery
Staff
Barwear
Insurance
Cost
Planning etc.
2006-07-31 03:23:45 · 5 answers · asked by sparkle 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business, 5th by Denise Vivaldo
* How to Run a Catering Business from Home by Christopher Egerton-Thomas
* Start and Run a Catering Business by George Erdosh
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-31 04:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
UK's Food Standard Agency has several publications on how to start a catering business in UK
Starting up your first steps to running a catering business http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2006/may/startingupredesigned
Your First Steps to Running a Catering Business (PDF file) http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/startingup.pdf
Food Hygiene: A Guide for Businesses http://www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/hygienebusinessguide.pdf
Other articles that can help you with regards to information on catering business:
How to Start Your Own Highly Profitable Home Based Catering Business http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol25/catering.htm
Starting a Successful Catering Business http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/homebus/354-305/354-305.html
Food Protection Program How to Start a Catering Business http://www.metrokc.gov/health/foodbiz/cater.htm
For detailed information, I suggest you check out the following books:
- How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business
- How to Run a Catering Business from Home
- The Complete Caterer: A Practical Guide to the Craft and Business of Catering
- How to Manage a Successful Catering Business
- Catering Management
- Successful Catering
- Start Your Own Catering Business
You can also learn a lot from the following associations of the catering industry:
National Association of Catering Executives http://www.nace.net/
National Restaurant Association http://www.restaurant.org
2006-07-31 03:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by imisidro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 12:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by wardwell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go direct to wholesalers, or try to buy it cheap off ebay or something, don't go to high street stores, they will charge you to much.
2006-07-31 03:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep I think you have everything on your list I was going to suggest. Maybe add some food, maybe not. I'll leave it to you
2006-07-31 03:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Zecca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋