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Sunday, July 18, 2010

How To Start A Catering Business In South Africa

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By John Cassavas

Catering services are almost always a service orientated business.Often you will be required to provide food,supplies and personnel for events such as weddings, anniversaries,parties or other corporate functions.

A catering business is a service-oriented business. Caterers will provide food, sometimes supplies and service for social events like weddings, anniversary parties and just about any other gathering.

Obviously the number one criteria that you must have is a love of food and to be passionate about cooking.You will need to be able to work under tremendous pressure yet be calm and collected. Essentially you are selling a service that needs reliability and you are selling yourself in this respect. Obviously the number one criteria that you must have is a love of food and to be passionate about cooking.You will need to be able to work under tremendous pressure yet be calm and collected. Essentially you are selling a service that needs reliability and you are selling yourself in this respect.

If you are just beginning a catering service you might be able to eliminate some start up costs by renting equipment instead of outright purchasing it.In the long run renting probably would end up being more expensive if its done over and over but until you get a few contracts and some cash flow it could be the way to go.

If things go well and you are still ready to move forward with your decision and start this catering service you need to choose a name. Even before choosing a name it might be a good idea to check into the legalities of beginning your own business. Check to see if you need a permit, find out what your local and state laws are in regards to starting your own business.

I would suggest that you hold a pretend catering party.Have your friends and family as the guinea pigs to test your skills and get some feedback from them.Now don't take it personally , but rather look at it as a learning experience where you see it as constructive criticism to help you.Find out what its like to cook for a large group, the planning it takes as well as this will help you gain the required experience of planning , cooking and pulling off a social event.

If you have a love for cooking especially in large amounts and providing a service to others starting a catering business might be right up your alley. Research other caterers in your area; you will want to offer reasonable prices and find ways that you can make yourself unique so that you aren't just another caterer out there. With time, dedication and perseverance you can become successful!

If you have a love for cooking and especially in large amounts , then starting a catering business may be just for you.Check out other caterers in your area and see what you want to offer.Come up with a unique selling property that no one else has and price yourself accordingly.Find ways that will make you unique in way that other haven't thought of.If you do , you will succeed. - 24553

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