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| Frequently Asked Questions |
- Do I need to have a shop when starting up my own catering business?
No. You do not need to have a shop, you could operate your business as a mobile caterer where you provide a food service from your own vehicle or even your home.
- In Event Catering do you need to provide anything else apart from food?
Yes. In Event catering you are often required to supply not only the food but also the theme, lighting, table settings and decorations.
- I do not really want to provide catering services for weddings so can I just specialize in something else?
Yes. You do not need to provide catering for all events, you can pick and choose what type of event suits your company best. For example, you may just concentrate on food for vegetarians or children's parties.
- Do I need any qualifications or training to start my own catering business?
No. You do not need any qualifications to start up your own catering company, however, it may be wise to know about all the Food, Health and Safety regulations because they will be at the centre of a catering business.
- Do I need any qualifications to work in the kitchen as a chef or as a kitchen worker?
Yes. You will need to have the relevant food preparation certificates and also relevant college or degree qualifications.
- Is there any legal issues involved when starting up your own catering business?
Yes. When starting up your own catering company you must register with your local authority by filling out a OSR1 form and then by filling out the F9 form from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
- Where >can I find out about all the rules and regulations on food and Health and Safety?
You can find all the relevant information on the Food Standards Agency and Health and Safety Executive websites.
- How can I market my catering business?
You can develop a company website which will promote your services, products and could also have job advertisements listed for future employees. This will all add to the professionalism and successfulness of your catering business.
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