How to Run an In-Home Catering Service
Catering for events can be a challenging and rewarding job. Many people choose to run an in-home catering service to reduce costs. Cooking in your own home can also provide you with the comfort and convenience of your own kitchen and supplies. Running an in-home catering service requires more work than making dinner for your family.
Here’s what you need to do:
Establish a name for your catering service.
Apply for a license and permit to run a business out of your home.
Make sure that your home meets all of the requirements established by the Department of Health. You are required to be evaluated by the Health Department just like any other business that serves food to the public.
Determine what foods you are able to prepare and what quantities you are able to prepare in your kitchen.
Advertise your in-home catering business through websites, online ads, fliers, community magazines, newspapers and coupon books.
Register your in-home catering service with the communities of MerchantCircle. This website will help you connect with other small businesses in your area. It will also help you advertise you in-home catering service to potential customers.
Once you are hired to cater an event, you must do your very best. Word of mouth and referrals are the number one way to get more business and help you service succeed.