8 TIPS FOR START UP FOOD CATERING BUSINESS

Tips for start up food catering business.

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Food catering is a good choice if you are going to start a business. Many events are considering food catering to lessen their stress and hassle for their event planning.

But you must remember that it is not a glamorous business. You need to dedicate your full time and effort in making this business a success.

Be Realistic and Be Cool 1.Keep in mind that having a food catering

business is no joke! You have to be serious in working hard because this will need long hours of preparation. You are working while others play in the event. Consider these truths before investing your money, time and effort in putting this business in reality.

2. In starting a food catering, you must be ready to handle stress. Be cool as a cucumber! Be sure that you can handle not only your own stress, but the stress of your client as well. Always think what is good for them even when it means stressing yourself.

Be Punctual and Be A Good Listener

3. Time is really important in this kind of business. Serving food on your guest's tables must always be on time. It is acceptable to have a leeway of five to ten minutes, but if possible, never allow your guest to wait for their food.

4. Please your clients by being a good listener to their ideas about what to prepare for their event. Yes, they are allowing you to decide when it comes to the food that you are going to offer, but listen to them if they have suggestions.

Be Reasonable to Price and Be an Early Bird

5.Offer a reasonable price to your clients, but never apologize for your price if they are saying that it is too pricey. Remember that your product will cost more than what they can buy from the market.

6. Always start early when it comes to preparing for your food catering. Remember that every minute counts. And starting early will give you more time to think and relax. Organizing your to-do list is very important.

Be Friendly,Flexible and Be Professional

7.Be Friendly and Flexible -There are times wherein you have to hold the serving time of your food because the guest of honor have something important to say or he is just late. 8.Be Professional -It is easy to get caught up in excitement, especially when the event is so glamorous. But always remember your place and work hard as who you are.