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Page 1: Setting Preferences When You Acquire Catering Equipment From A Hospitality Superstore

Setting Preferences When You AcquireCatering Equipment From A Hospitality

SuperstoreStarting a catering business is a wonderful idea because parties are getting bigger andpeople prefer outsourcing the hospitality part of the celebration. However, it can also bepretty daunting because the competition in the catering industry is very high. One of thetricks to succeed is to play it smart and try for optimum results with minimum expenses.

Usually, when people start businesses, they tend to overspend in their excitement andbecause they want to have every facility in their company. They invest in a lot of equipmentthat they might end up using very rarely. This results in increased capital costs without theright returns. Moreover, according to research, overspending is one of the major causesfor the downfall of most companies. The good thing is that a little bit of restraint and logicalthinking can help you stay afloat till your catering business gets a strong footing in themarket.

The first thing you work on when setting up catering business is to acquire the appropriateequipment. You can always approach a reputed hospitality superstore to get all yourequipment. Before you start shopping, you need to set your preferences so that you buythe right kind of equipment and do not overspend.

What do you plan to specialise in?

Start by deciding on the genre of parties you want to cater to. Do you want to cater to

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weddings? Do you prefer to start with smaller parties like birthdays? Or would you like tocater to the professional corporate clientele? The equipment you purchase should dependthe volume of food that you plan to prepare. As your business grows, you can always scaleup your equipment. But if you are cash strapped in the beginning, it is a good idea to stickto your precise requirements. If you get a rare order for other catering services now andthen, you can always hire equipment for a couple of days.

Ensure a good mix

Set your preferences to include hospitality equipment for both formal and informal events.You can have a set of serving accessories for both. Formal gatherings that have a sit-downdinner will need centre pieces, cake stands and dinnerware. A casual gathering is likely toneed chocolate or champagne fountains, buffet carts, table skirts, glassware, silverwareand dinnerware.

In the kitchen, you will need the basic equipment such as ovens, gas stoves, fryers,refrigerators, workstations and pots and pans. Basic appliances also include foodwarmers, coolers, freezers and microwave ovens. Steaming and boiling equipment arealso a good investment. You can rank the butchery set a bit low in your list. However, donot compromise on the equipment and accessories needed for cleaning and maintainingsanitation, especially in the kitchen area.

However, depending on the major focus of your catering company, you can again make alist of appliances or equipment that you need on a priority basis. For example, if you planto carve a niche in desserts, besides the other sections of catering, you would want toinvest more on acquiring equipment and accessories required for preparing desserts.

Your passion and enthusiasm for cooking, presenting and serving food is what ensuresyour success in catering business. However, making the right investment choices will keepyou financially sound and stable in business.

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