Thinking about tapping into the catering industry?

Unlike any other food business, the element of success in starting a catering business is very high. Expending your business through knowledge and planning will lead to your success in the catering industry.

As you can see from the subjects below, this extensive catering business startup service has everything you will need to get your catering business running and off the ground. This service has been written by Michael Meyer, formally the Executive Banquet Chef of the Five Star Essex House Hotel in New Your City. He provide you with the latest information and all the necessary forms that are needed to start and operate a catering business including many financial forms, sample business letters and a complete business plan.

Includes :
• Introduction to the catering business
• Caterers' Qualifications and Skills
• Complying with City Ordinances
• On-Premises Catering Vs. Off-Premises Catering
• Sharing or Renting a Kitchen
• Operating off premise catering out of your restaurant kitchen or from a commissary
• Required Equipment
• Start-Up Coverage

Setting up your business:
• Setting up your Kitchen and pantry
• Smallwares and Utensils
• Finding Used Equipment
• Menu planning launching and marketing
• The art of booking parties
• Service Equipment
• Transporting the food
• Party set up and breakdown

Types of Catering Opportunities
• Weddings
• Social Catering
• Corporate Catering
• Community Affairs
• Special Events
• Kosher Catering
• Wine and Bar Service



Event Management
• Organizing Your Time and the Party Setup
• Managing an Event from Introduction to Conclusion
• How to Estimate the Food Quantities
• Floral, Decor, and Subcontractors' Services
• Scheduling Staff and Assistants
• Hiring VS renting employees
• Outsourcing Entertainment

Marketing your catering business
• Defining Your Concept
• How to Market and Promote your Business
• Putting Together a Promotional Kit
• Getting Referrals and Repeat Business
• How to advertise your business
• Tracking Your Success
• Sales

Catering Growth and Expansion Strategy
• Building your catering business and operating your business at a multi-event level
• Leveraging the success of the concept in its current state

Written Agreements and Contracts
• How Much to Charge
• Closing the Deal
• Keeping a Portfolio
• Running your business

Estimating Quantities, and Writing Proposals
• Calculating Your Kitchen Labor
• Food preparation and Presentation
• Beverages and Alcohol
• Public Service Perishable Food Distribution
• Establishing Relationships with Wholesale
• Purveyors
• Insurance Suggestions

Menu Planning & Recipe Development
• Hors d'Oeuvres
• Appetizers
• Entrées
• Desserts
and Much More...

Contact Michael Meyer to learn more about Starting and expending your catering business.
1-516-242-6695 or by email consulting@cuisinearts.com