How much does it cost to start a catering business?

Answer 1

These are some of the things you'll need to check into and the sites listed below should give you an idea about business costs.

Make sure you have all of your licenses required by your city/state, know what you want to prepare and contact the health department about your new business (better to be prepared than surprised), purchase all of the necessary equipment, create a contract (I suggest you charge 3x the food costs), and you may want to consider culinary school if you aren't already an amazing cook.

Try these sites for more info:
- Entrepreneur
http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/marketingbasics/marketingplan/article43018.html
- Global Gourmet
http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/egg/egg1296/eggtrick.html
- Mission Restaurant Supply
http://www.missionrs.com/catering-supplies.html
- Business Licenses
http://www.businesslicenses.com/

Answer 2

The cost of beginning a catering business depends on the scope of the enterprise. It will cost a minimum of $10,000 just for equipment, advertising, and licensing.

Answer 3

To start a catering van, you will need a catering van, and these can range from $1000 to $10,000. You will also need a permit for selling burgers in most regions.