Posted by Gerard on May 27, 1997 at 16:30:41 :
In Reply to: Starting out in Florida posted by Suzie on May 17, 1997 at 18:29:54 :
: I live in St.Petersburg , Fl & saw the posting on the internet of how
: some of you got started. I am really curious & very interested in the catering
: business on a very small scale . Nothing elaborate just the small
: functions & parties . The reason I am more interested in small is we
: travel often & just couldn't do it full time. Some said they took menus
: around to businesses , is there a way someone could show me or even send me
: sample copies or give me some insight on what foods to prepare. I
: have helped out at a couple of friends parties in making of trays which I
: think I would like to keep it to finger food & meat & cheese trays .
: Does this make any sense at all? I would really appreciate any help or
: assistance anyone can give me. Thanks so much
: Suzie
: olhippie@gte.net
I'm not sure it does make sense, it sounds like you are curious and interested but not commited. You won't do it well without sacrifice as its not something to be taken lightly like selling soap-a-dope Amway door to door.
You don't own a food business... it owns YOU.
I don't mean to sound abrupt but it sounds like you're asking people in a business who routinely work 80+ hrs every week to explain the ins and outs for your curiosity sake...but bear in mind that you do a lot of travel and can't get too involved.
This might explain the overwhelming lack de response, but should you go out, do some legwork , get a couple of jobs then come back with direct questions (help I need a recipe) I think you'd see a lot of people trying to assist you.
Its a question of commitment.