Catering is a very exciting business, but like any other business to start a catering business you really need to do the work up front. What I mean is, you need to write a very sound detailed business plan before you get started.

That business plan is going to walk you through all the pieces of the business. From licensing and regulation to identifying your competition creating a marketing plan and setting up your price structure. All those things will be necessary.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has some great information on writing a business plan. There is a lot of other resources out there to help you write a business plan.

Also, you need to decide what kind of caterer you want to be. There are many different forms of catering. There is corporate catering and there is also social catering which a large segment of that involves catering for weddings. Often you find some caterers will only do weddings.

There is special events, kosher services, community affairs, and some who insist on only serving liquor. You should decide what you want to do, specifically what you want to specialize in and then take it from there.

Two things that are going to be vital in your business are your kitchen. You are going to need a kitchen to work out of and make sure to check with your state’s health department regulations. Most states require you to work out of a licensed kitchen. A lot of equipment will also be required. This includes both cooking equipment and catering equipment.

You are also going to need a list of good recipes. These can be recipes of meals that you can cook good as well as those that you specialize in. You always want to be known for your food, so it is a very good idea that you perfect your food before you get started.

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