Before Starting

Key considerations before launching your catering venture, from choosing business structures to acquiring premises. Articles cover personality assessments, franchise opportunities and available support programmes.

Are You Business Minded or a Caterer?

Thinking about starting your own catering business? Make sure you're cut out for running a company, not just cooking.

Buying a Catering Franchise

Buying a catering franchise gives you an established business model and support, but you'll need to find the right one and secure funding first.

Buying an Established Catering Business

Buying an established catering business lets you start with immediate revenue, but check why it's being sold and sort out staffing before you commit.

Buying an Existing Business

What to watch for when buying an existing catering business, from checking finances to uncovering why it's actually for sale.

Finding Business Premises

Choosing the right location, size and licensing for your catering business premises takes careful planning and local authority checks.

New Business Support Schemes

Help getting your new catering business off the ground with funding, mentoring, and support schemes tailored to your age and situation.

Sole Trader or Partner?

Weigh up the pros and cons of running a catering business solo or bringing in a partner to share the workload and decision-making.

Starting a Business from Scratch

Know your product inside out and get proper funding before launching your new business.

Temperament for Starting a Business

Does your personality match what it actually takes to run a business, or are you just dreaming about being your own boss.

Turning Your Business Plans Into Reality

Turn your catering business plans into action with detailed budgets, banking relationships, and documented ideas that actually work.