How to Start a Catering Business. Reviews of the Top Guides on Starting a Catering Business...

There are a number of guides available online that advise newcomers on how to go about starting a catering business. Over the past two years I have reviewed three of these popular startup guides for caterers. Below I have set out a review of the one that I recommend above all others.

First Choice - The Starting a Catering Business Start-Up Guide Kit

The Starting a Catering Business Start-Up Guide Kit is kind of a classic when it comes to online catering guides as it has been around for at least seven or eight years. However, the contents are still very much relevant and up to date.

After glancing at the sales page for this product for the first time two years ago I must admit that I was a little hesitant about getting it. However, as there was little choice online at the time my curiosity got the better of me and I went ahead and purchased. I must say that I am glad that I did as the information contained within this guide and its accompanying material is top notch.

This guide offers an in depth insight into the catering business as well as offering you the tips and tricks that you need to get started quickly and succeed. Perhaps most importantly, this guide helps you to avoid a number of common mistakes that beginners in this industry often make.

The Starting a Catering Business Start-Up Guide Kit is definitely the most comprehensive of the three guides that I reviewed. It offers detailed information on all aspects of the catering industry and allows readers to skip the learning curve and fast track their way to the mindset of an experienced caterer.

Who Should Read This Guide?

The main purpose of this guide is to simplify things for beginners and teach them how to start a catering business off the right way. However it also contains information that would benefit even the most experienced caterers. The content has been written for both those wanting to start a home catering business and those running an onsite or offsite catering business from a commercial kitchen.

What's Included?

This guide gets straight to the point about getting set up, compliance, analyzing opportunities within the market, employees, marketing, sales and much more. However it is strong on the practical side of catering as well as the business side. It includes sections on food preparation, event management, equipment, menu planning and organizing kitchen space. For a full list of chapter titles click here.

The guide is set out as a kind of action plan that provides readers with a clear path to success. It offers checklists for all aspects of organizing and pulling off a successful event. These are invaluable to you if you are starting a catering business as you will have to think about every little detail if you want to satisfy your clients and win repeat customers and referrals.

I was pleased to see that the content of this product is light on recipes as there are plenty of places to get recipes for free online. With other catering books and guides you feel like you are reading a recipe book when what you really need is event planning guidance and marketing advice.

Along with a guide book, buyers also get a free set of useful catering business forms, standard letter templates and a complete business plan sample.

Great Value

Another factor that really sets this product apart from the others on the market is the exceptional value that it offers. Currently this guide sells for only $29.95, making it an essential purchase for anyone who is seriously wanting to start out in catering.

It also comes with a 60 day money back guarantee so you can check it out risk free and get a refund if you are in any way dissatisfied.

Click here to learn more about this excellent startup guide and what it can do for you as you proceed to start your own catering business.