I have been doing small catering jobs for friends and family and the response has been much better than I expected. Its got me thinking that maybe I could turn it into a proper business but I am trying not to rush into it without understanding the costs first.

There are things like ingredients equipment transport staff and event bookings that I need to account for. I am now putting together a food catering business plan so I can work out realistic pricing and see what kind of sales I would need each month.

If anyone here has taken a home based or small catering idea and turned it into a full business I would love to hear what you learned along the way. Was there anything you wish you would worked out before taking your first big booking?