These days, starting a catering business has become a very profitable option in the country.
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, or any celebration, people always want delicious food at their special events.
If you are good at cooking and can provide quality catering services, this business can become a great way to earn money.
Let’s understand how to start this business, how much money it will need, and what steps are involved.
Plan Before You Begin
Before launching a catering business, it’s important to make a proper plan. You should be clear about your goals, target customers, budget, expected income, menu, services, and how much competition you will face.
Choose the Right Type of Catering
There are many kinds of catering businesses. You need to select the type you want to start. For example—wedding catering, birthday party catering, corporate event catering, food truck service, or theme-based catering.
Licenses You Will Require
To run a catering business legally, you need some important licenses and approvals. These include an FSSAI license, GST registration, a Shop Act license, and approvals from the fire and health departments.
Things Needed to Start
To start a catering business, you will need items like big cooking pots and pans, commercial ovens, plates, serving trays, cutlery, refrigerators, freezers, and vehicles for food delivery.
Starting Cost of the Catering Business
The cost to start a catering business depends on your business size and how much you want to invest. You may need:
₹1 to ₹3 lakh to set up a kitchen
₹10,000 to ₹50,000 for licenses and approvals
₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh to buy cooking equipment
₹10,000 to ₹20,000 for advertising
₹10,000 to ₹50,000 per month for staff and other daily expenses
How to Market Your Business
You can promote your catering business through social media platforms. Apart from that, local ads and newspaper advertisements can also help you attract more customers.
How Much You Can Earn
Your earnings in the catering business depend on service quality, number of clients, and promotion. On a small scale, you can earn between ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month.
On a large scale, this can go up to ₹5,00,000 to ₹10,00,000 per month.
