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How to Start a Catering Company

A catering business can be rewarding, enjoyable, and most importantly, a viable pursuit, but as the attached video explains, there are more than a few considerations before getting started. If you have an interest in starting a catering company, then there are some basic aspects you will need to look at before getting started.

The Basics of Starting a Catering Company

Anyone who is thinking about starting their own catering business should be aware of and address a few basic considerations and requirements for getting their business off the ground.

- Local Regulations & Licenses.
- Equipment Costs and Kitchen Space.
- Start-Up Costs.
- Insurance.
- Marketing.

These are only a few of the many considerations involved when starting a catering business. Fortunately, the cost of starting a catering company can be comparably lower than beginning many other ventures.


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With options such as renting equipment and other cost-cutting measures, many expenses can be put off until after you win your first couple of clients and contracts.

The catering market is also one that is considerably more recession-proof than many others too, because apparently people want and need to eat, regardless of the economy. Like any business, success equates to hard work, but the future for the catering world looks like a smorgasbord of opportunity today.

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