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Interested in a career where you could exercise your culinary skills and build up your professional reputation – right from your own home?

Starting a home-based catering business can be a flexible and rewarding way to take charge of your career. And our exclusive guide is here to help show what it could take to get started!

* Always consult with a professional advisor before creating a new business entity

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What’s inside?

For the aspiring culinarian, a home-based catering business can have lower startup costs than a restaurant while also offering more flexibility and control. But even with those potential advantages, it helps to have a plan.

That’s why we created this guide – to provide an introduction to some of the key parts of starting your own business, like:

  • Crafting a menu to help express your creativity – and potentially turn a profit
  • Navigating official requirements to help get your business off the ground
  • Marketing your business and finding your target customers
  • …and more!

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Can I really start a business from my own kitchen?

Rules may vary depending on where you live – but generally speaking, yes, it can be possible to grow a successful culinary business right in your own home!

This guide draws on Escoffier’s programs to offer guidance on some of the key business decisions you may face as you begin your entrepreneurial journey – like how to:

  • Start a financial plan and keep expenses low
  • Cultivate good relationships with food vendors
  • Find, hire, and train staff to help your business thrive
  • Carve out your own culinary specialty

Ready to Grow Your Own Business?

Launching a small business can be an exciting way to take charge of your future. And with the right plan, getting started may be less daunting than you think.

If you think you’re ready to take the first step on this journey, then download the guide today to start exploring!

What draws me to catering... is the fact that you’re a part of the big events in people’s lives. You’re a part of weddings, birthdays, bar mitzvahs... You get to see a lot of culture, a lot of changes, a lot of people’s big moments. Being a part of that is huge to me.”*
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ESCOFFIER GRADUATE, “THE COWBOY CHEF”
*This information may not reflect every student's experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.

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