Posted by Carl Jones on May 20, 19101 at 02:20:41 :
In Reply to: Starting from Scratch posted by Rhonda on May 18, 19101 at 08:25:16 :
: Hello All! I just wanted to say that this message board has been very helpful. Most of the questions asked (& answered...thanks Carl and Sam) have been some of the same on my mind. I am currently starting a catering business from scratch in my hometown of Charleston, SC. There is some terrific competition here and I am very excited to be joining some of the best. I have managed (and cleaned and cooked and decorated for) a professional catering business in Seattle for my brother's restaurant and I have a BA with an Accounting emphasis. I am getting my business license and permits within the next few weeks and I have my first catering job lined up (I have a terrific "in" with the school districts). In the meantime, I have met and befriended a woman that has been doing catering (though she is not licensed) and I am helping her to gain some experience and contacts (and money!). I plan to keep my job (marketing) for the next few months so I don't have to live hand to mouth. I am a single mother of 2.
: So, Carl and Sam and the rest of you......I am very open to any professional advice you can give me. I know I can't do it alone and it's nice to know you are around for questions!! Thanks in advance!!!
: PS.....what's a Viennes Table???? Is that a buffet?
: :-) Rhonda
A Vienesse Table is a dessert table with various bite sized pastries....
Glad to help with advice. Bring on the questions and we will respond!!
Carl