Posted by Carl Jones on September 20, 19100 at 20:11:15 :
In Reply to: Mom's A Cookin' posted by Loren Elks on September 20, 19100 at 19:54:44 :
: My mother is planning to start a catering business that includes the food, beverages, entertainment, etc. She has the financial backing for it. However, she has 0% expertise!
: I'm purchasing some of the "How to" Catering books. I will be helping her.
: Does anyone know of any good resources for equipment, supplies, etc? Are there any professional organizations we could join? Do you know of any resources in NC (where the business will be located)?
: HELP!
: Feel free to post an answer, but also E-mail me direct.
She better have the finanial resources if she is planning on getting into this business with 0% experience.
Why would she want to do this? It takes several years (more than 5) to make a profit in this business. or to establish a strong clientel.
There are equipment sources all over the country. Several.
I have read all those books on "how to". Some good information and some with a lot of holes or half truths. Be careful.!
I happen to be a "start up" catering consultant who will save you more money in necessary than my fee.
I will challenge you and put the questions to you that many in here call rude. I am not pessimistic in the least. I am an optimist who believes the more you know the statistics and analyse who makes it and who doesn't It will aid in making sure you are ready.
My services include :
Proforma business plans.
Marketing support
Equipment and smallwares selection
Operational Support systems
Purchasing negotions
Creating Recipe Archive
Catering Tricks and Catering Food Sience
Food Safety and Sanitation.
I will give you all the free email advice as you like.