Case Studies

Real stories from catering business owners about their experiences and challenges. Each article shares specific situations like food poisoning accusations, employee theft, and business partnerships.

Accused of Food Poisoning Wedding Guests: A Case Study

A cake baker's business nearly destroyed after 50 wedding guests got food poisoning from her cake, sparking investigation and intimidation.

Employee Was Stealing from My Cafe: A Case Study

How a cafe owner caught an employee stealing and what she did to protect her business.

I Started My Own Wedding Catering Business: A Case Study

How one school assistant turned baking skills into a thriving wedding catering business after a single wedding cake order.

I Turned My Front Parlour Into a Tea Room: A Case Study

Kate turned her Devon cottage's front parlour into a thriving tea room after her local favourite closed down.

My Home Cake Baking Business: A Case Study

Jane Scott turned her passion for decorating custom cakes into a home-based business and shares how she got started.

Our Retirement Catering Project: A Case Study

How a long-running catering business transitioned to retirement and found a new home for their equipment.

The Village Without Chips

A teashop owner fills a gap left by a closed chip van, bringing hot meals back to a village where elderly residents had nowhere else to turn.

When a Business Split Means a Marriage Split as Well

Sue and Steve Simpkins built a catering business together, then watched their marriage crumble as work consumed everything they shared.