Starting Your Own Catering Business
If you got the plans, design and money to start your own catering business, then all that's left to do is to get all the niggly parts out of the way.
You'll need to register the premises from which you plan to operate your company. Environmental health needs to be aware that you've set up shop, and you'll have to notify them around 30 days in advance of opening. If you're using a mobile outfit, then you'll need to register this as well
Licenses are another must, if you plan to serve up any hot food between the hours of 11pm - 5am. If you want to sell from a van or provide alcohol you'll need a license to.
Equipment will be your next step. Making the investment in your catering crockery is one of the most exciting parts of getting your business off the ground, but there's a lot you need to buy. Cutlery, plates (big and small), glasses...the list is endless. So be sure to make a comprehensive list of what you need before you go off in search of that perfect china.
Next, you'll need to ensure your premises complies with all health and safety rules. You'll need to be fully aware of what these are, as will any staff you employ. They'll also need to know how to manage any legal procedures concerning this properly.
You'll need proper cleaning facilities to ensure all crockery and staff are clean. This is vital and isn't something you should ignore, particularly if you don't want to get closed down by environmental health!
Thinking about suppliers would be a good next step. This is perhaps the most important step because if the produce you are working with isn't good, your food won't be good.
At the end of the day, your business is reliant on you serving up top-notch, tasty food - so its crucial that's what you do. .
