Outside Catering

Guidance on providing food services at external venues and events. Articles cover wedding catering, corporate functions, home deliveries and seasonal opportunities for mobile caterers.

Catering for Corporate Functions

How to start and run a catering business for corporate events, from planning menus to managing presentation details.

Catering for Dinner Parties

Get ready-made dinner parties delivered hot to your door, perfect for busy hosts who want restaurant-quality meals without the cooking stress.

Catering for Meals on Wheels

Help housebound people eat well while growing your catering business through Meals on Wheels services.

Catering for Parties in the Home

Host weddings, anniversaries and parties at customers' homes by adapting your catering menu and offering complementary services.

Catering for Themed Events

Help your catering business grow by offering themed event services that attract customers looking for something different.

Catering for Unusual Events

Find catering opportunities at town shows, festivals, pet events and other gatherings by networking and pitching what makes your food different.

Christmas: A Lucrative Time for Caterers

Caterers can book more Christmas jobs by targeting local businesses and venues with early planning and personalised pitches.

Office Sandwich and Lunch Deliveries

Boost your catering business by delivering sandwiches and lunches to local offices and factories during weekday gaps in your schedule.

Outside Catering for Weddings

Help couples celebrate their big day by starting a wedding catering business that fits any venue and budget.

Reducing Energy Costs for a Catering Business

Commercial kitchens are among the most energy intensive business premises you can operate. Unlike an office or retail unit where lighting and heating make

Seasonal Trends in Outside Catering

Outside catering demand shifts throughout the year, so adjust your services and stay flexible to capture bookings across all seasons.

Supplying Lunchtime Food to Local Businesses

Start a lunch delivery business for local offices with leaflets, a website, and building relationships with key contacts in each company.