Added examples of equipment and appliances in new substep 2.2.1; provided further detail on events within certain niches in 3.1 (also revised wording for brevity and clarity).
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#*Working out of a commercial kitchen is a must in most places. This is because, unlike your home, commercial kitchens satisfy laws requiring food prep sites to be subjected to regular health and sanitation inspections.<ref>https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-start-a-catering-business</ref>
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#*Working out of a commercial kitchen is a must in most places. This is because, unlike your home, commercial kitchens satisfy laws requiring food prep sites to be subjected to regular health and sanitation inspections.<ref>https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-start-a-catering-business</ref>
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#Be prepared to upgrade your kitchen if you plan on cooking from home. If you’re set on working out of your own kitchen rather than renting a commercial space, it’s important to be certain that you have all the necessary tools at your disposal prior to taking on your first gig. In some cases, this may require you to buy new equipment that can handle the increased output.<ref>https://ift.tt/2L4ii3l>
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#Be prepared to upgrade your kitchen if you plan on cooking from home. If you’re set on working out of your own kitchen rather than renting a commercial space, it’s important to be certain that you have all the necessary tools at your disposal prior to taking on your first gig. In some cases, this may require you to buy new equipment that can handle the increased output.<ref>https://ift.tt/2L4ii3l>
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#*Setting yourself up to cater meals efficiently from your home kitchen might require you to add things like one or more additional ovens, an oversized stove with multiple burners, a flat-topped griddle, a frying station, or some industrial-sized sinks.
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#*Remember, sometimes you have to spend money to make money. High-quality appliances and cookware can be pricey, but try to think of them as investments that you’re making in the future of your business.
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#*Remember, sometimes you have to spend money to make money. High-quality appliances and cookware can be pricey, but try to think of them as investments that you’re making in the future of your business.
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#Hire staff to assist you with your many duties. A lot more goes into running a catering business than just churning out food. No matter how intimate the events you cater are, you’ll eventually have to have at least a few helpers to see to things like serving, bartending, cleaning, and transportation. Delegate these responsibilities to trusted friends or loved ones to keep your circle tight, or post listings for the positions you’re looking to fill on sites like Monster, Indeed, and Craigslist to attract a greater number of qualified applicants in your area.<ref>https://ift.tt/2RS3024>
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#Hire staff to assist you with your many duties. A lot more goes into running a catering business than just churning out food. No matter how intimate the events you cater are, you’ll eventually have to have at least a few helpers to see to things like serving, bartending, cleaning, and transportation. Delegate these responsibilities to trusted friends or loved ones to keep your circle tight, or post listings for the positions you’re looking to fill on sites like Monster, Indeed, and Craigslist to attract a greater number of qualified applicants in your area.<ref>https://ift.tt/2RS3024>
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#*It’s a good idea to keep a small filing cabinet on hand where you can stash physical copies of all your records in case your hard drive crashes or you come down with a virus.
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#*It’s a good idea to keep a small filing cabinet on hand where you can stash physical copies of all your records in case your hard drive crashes or you come down with a virus.
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=== Making Your Business a Success ===
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=== Making Your Business a Success ===
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#Find your niche. The key to running a thriving catering business is to know where you fit in the industry. This may mean restricting yourself to smaller events like cocktail parties and family reunions if you’re working with limited resources, or it could mean
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#Find your niche. The key to running a thriving catering business is to know where you fit in in the industry. This may mean restricting yourself to smaller events like cocktail parties and family reunions if you’re working with limited resources, or it could mean taking on large-scale events like weddings, banquets, and corporate soirees if you have a dedicated staff and lots of experience. Considering where your talents would work best will help you meet your clients’ expectations without overextending yourself.<ref>https://ift.tt/2L4ii3l>
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#*Take note of the demand for catering where you live to pinpoint your target demographic and take advantage of the opportunities you have before you.<ref>https://ift.tt/2RS3024>
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#*Take note of the demand for catering where you live to pinpoint your target demographic and take advantage of the opportunities you have before you.<ref>https://ift.tt/2RS3024>
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#*Deciding what environment you’d be most comfortable in will also help you narrow down your menu, branding elements, and other aspects of your business.
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#*Deciding what environment you’d be most comfortable in will also help you narrow down your menu, branding elements, and other aspects of your business.
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