2007-01-11 04:04:47 · 4 answers · asked by wildremedies 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
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:
Personal Chef:
* How to Start a Home-Based Personal Chef Business by Denise Vivaldo
* Become A Personal Chef 2004: An Introduction To The Industry by Brian T. Koning
Catering:
* 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!
2007-01-11 07:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Culinary school. People think you can just one day decide I want to cook food for big groups of people But, that is not the case. So so so so much more goes into it than that. If you can't go to Culinary school (which is what I am in right now) then I suggest that you find someone who has A LOT of experience and get them to help you. Otherwise it is going to be a big headache and you will loose money in the end. Really think if this is something you want to invest your hard earned money and a lot of time into. Also, remember if you do choose to do this. When you work all of your friends/family are not and when you aren't going to be working all of your Friends/family will be. Also, I do personal Cheffing on my breaks and if you do not have a basic skill set for the kitchen and experience planning meals for other people then it would be very hard for you to find a job with a personal cheffing company. The one that I work for requires a B.A. or equal fine dining experience to even get an interview. If these are things you really want to do and make it your career then go to school. You really can't learn the things you learn there anywhere else.
Here is a good place to start. http://www.jwu.edu/
2007-01-11 04:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by summafaye 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say if you want to be a personal chef you should advertise that service in magazines that the uper crust would be reading i.e. forbes fortune. And state that you would be willing to travel and or relocate.If you just want a catering business in your local town go to those wedding and bridal shows and start handing out your cards and you will need a professional location like a diner,sorry but you can not do this from your home kitchen because the state regulations will not let it happen.
2007-01-11 04:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a huge undertaking, you would need to have some sort of culinary management training to even get started. Culinary schools offer plenty of courses that will show you how to order supplies, manage emplyees, pick a menu, etc.
2007-01-11 04:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by Olive Green Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋