Posted by carl jones on September 16, 1997 at 01:40:18 :
In Reply to: Profits & Beverages posted by Paul on June 21, 1997 at 12:40:11 :
: In case you didn't read my earlier posting, my wife and are looking to start up a catering business. I was wondering if we could get some opinions on what type of catering is the most profitable. Should we try to focus on smaller and more expensive meals, larger-scale lower-price menus, or should we plan on doing all of the above?
depends on what you can handle, i would rather make 4.00 pp off 500 ppl, than 10.00 pp off of 20
: Regarding beverages...
: Should we try to provide/serve alcohol or let someone else do it? Are the profits enough to justify the effort? Are there any legal issues involved (beside a license)?
most states do NOT allow you to sell alcohol off premise... the client must purchase his booze from a retail outlet... you can sell him set ups, and service of the booze......
: Thanks,
: Paul & Michelle
good luck,
Carl Jones