This book offers practical hands-on help for anyone wanting to start their own business in a range of disciplines. If you are one of the thousands of people who have expertise you think you can turn into your own business, the "Start and Run" series shows you how to set about achieving your dreams. Written by experts in their respective interest areas, but always easy to read, these books provide step-by-step coaching for businesses as diverse as bed and breakfasts to teaching English as a second language. All Self-Counsel's "Start and Run" titles include a free CD with business and marketing tools to help you get going as soon as possible. Successfully running a small catering business takes much more than a passion for cooking. This book and CD shows how.
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Successfully running a small catering business takes much more than a passion for cooking and a knack for preparing tasty dishes. You have to be a superb planner and manager as well. Whether you are already in the food service industry or are looking for a challenging career move, this book is a complete guide to succeeding as a caterer.
Detailing everything you need to know to attract clients and turn a profit, this book also offers tips on unique table decorations and surefire recipes that will win rave reviews. This newly updated edition includes information about effective use of the Internet to help you improve both the culinary and the business aspects of your catering business.
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- Understanding different catering options - Planning and organizing events - Purchasing supplies and equipment - Finding useful food- and cooking-related Web sites - Attracting clients - Successfully orchestrating meals - Choosing the right staff and image
About the Author
George Erdosh received his PhD in geology from McGill University. After many years as an exploration geologist, he realized a long-time dream of starting and successfully running a catering business. He currently runs a catering business, Morning Glory Catering Co., in Northern California's Amador County. He also writes magazine and e-zine articles on food and cooking, and has published eight books and two e-books on these subjects.
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Before you embark on your new catering business, you should realize that there are essential skills and knowledge that every caterer must have. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
large caterers, small caterer, disposable platters, pesto torta, social catering, disposable ware, corporate catering, holding oven, chicken trimmings, many caterers, other caterers, small catering business, most caterers, buffet items, rental items, serving equipment, catering kitchen, kitchen manager, guest count Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dough Catering, Yellow Pages, John Dough, Chuck Roast, Jane Pastry, Aunt Mabel, The Squealing Pig Quartet, Joy of Cooking New!
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Before you embark on your new catering business, you should realize that there are essential skills and knowledge that every caterer must have. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
large caterers, small caterer, disposable platters, pesto torta, social catering, disposable ware, corporate catering, holding oven, chicken trimmings, many caterers, other caterers, small catering business, most caterers, buffet items, rental items, serving equipment, catering kitchen, kitchen manager, guest count Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dough Catering, Yellow Pages, John Dough, Chuck Roast, Jane Pastry, Aunt Mabel, The Squealing Pig Quartet, Joy of Cooking New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- JOY OF COOKING by Irma S. Rombauer on page 23
- Joy of Cooking (Aldine Pbs.) (Aldine Paperbacks) by Marion Rombauer Becker Irma Starkhoff Rombauer on page 23
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