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Entrepreneurs - Want To Open A Small Catering Business And Not Sure What You Need?
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Entrepreneurs - Want To Open A Small Catering Business And Not Sure What You Need?
You want to set up a small catering business or maybe a part
time business and are not sure what you need to do to be legal and efficient.
First of all, you will need a food handling certificate at
least and you will need your kitchen inspected so that it reaches the legal
health and safety requirements. You will
then need this certified and usually checked each year. This will involve you understanding about
fridge and freezer storage and food handling including the difference between
cooked, processed and frozen meat. You
will need to show that you understand about using different knives and chopping
boards as well as general hand, surface and food cleanliness. Needs vary from country and state to state so
you need to check the appropriate requirements.
In addition you will need:
* To pay tax - everyone needs to do that - but you will get
a lot of allowances - go to your country’s tax web site or get advice from an
accountant.
* Limited liability insurance - so that you don't get sued
for any accidents or problems.
Catering for numerous people at once or numerous people in a
rota is far different from domestic cooking.
You will need different kit such as large pots, pans and cooking trays,
heavy duty utensils and good quality knives and cookery gloves. You will also need hardwearing, quality
crockery and cutlery (flatware) as well as a selection of cups and saucers and
glasses. You may also need an industrial
cooker/oven and dishwashing machine to cope with the volume of cooking. You might also need disposables such as
serviettes/tissues/napkins and condiments and sauces. Lastly you may need benches, tables and
chairs for your guests.
If you are carrying food to other places you will need a
bains marie to keep it hot and a refrigerator to keep it cool. Food that goes below or above set temperatures
is asking for food poisoning!
You can hire crockery, cutlery and glasses if need be – but most
other items you will need to buy or lease.
Good luck in your new business.
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