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Catering Business Ideas - Just Desserts
Catering business ideas are moneymakers, because many people do not have time to cook or bake for special events, parties, and special celebrations. Few people have the time or the inclination to make desserts, so if you enjoy making special desserts, pies, or cakes you will nicely find your services in demand. Contact party planners or wedding planers, and caters, and offer a menu and samples of your best recipes. You may also be able to supply restaurants and food delivery services.
What you need to know about this business
- The start-up cost will range between $2000 and $4000 if you already have a licensed kitchen or access to one, it will cost more if you have to modify a kitchen.
- Income potential is $10,000 part-time; $22,000 plus full-time and more if you have a cooking assistant.
- This is primarily an in-home business
- Use only the freshest ingredients and do not compromise on your original vision.
How to market this business
- Distribute brochures listing your desserts at the main offices of schools, colleges, corporate office, local men and women’s clubs.
- Contacts restaurants and caterers
- Join your local chambers of commerce for referrals and networking
- Donate a dessert to a nonprofit organization
Target Customers
- Small restaurants and cafes
- Individuals
- Institutions
- Organizations, clubs, and community groups
- Anyone holding special events and dinners
Home based equipment required
- Commercial mixer, various pans, and baking utensils
- Containers for carrying and protecting desserts
- Vehicle for deliveries
- Office supplies
- Computer and software for creating customers, recipes, and connection to the Internet for customer communication and Internet marketing
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