WHY START A MOBILE CATERING BUSINESS ?

Starting up a mobile catering business might just be the best thing you ever do. And we can help you to do it the right way with lots of tools, advice and help on all things safe, legal and profitable. But before we get into all of that, check out these ten reasons why this industry is so great, and start getting excited about making it your own!

You can be your own boss

Many people dream of being their own boss. It’s the fantasy of not needing to answer to anyone else or have meddling managers interfere with your work when you clearly know best. In your own business you make the decisions. Running your own mobile catering business allows you to do just that. 

The start up costs are generally pretty low

A lot of people are put off from running their own business because it requires a massive capital investment. Many just don’t have access to that amount of cash. But it is possible to begin operating your mobile catering business with just a few thousand pounds. You won’t have a big fancy motorised trailer for that, but you can be operating regularly and making a tidy profit. 

It’s a fairly low risk business

We always advise new mobile catering businesses to start operating at weekends and evenings. That means you don’t actually have to give up your day job until you know what you’re doing, and if you enjoy it.In addition, if you decide it’s not for you, there is a ready market for good second hand units (like in our very own Buy & Sell section), so you won’t be too far out of pocket. 

You don’t necessarily need that much experience
You don’t need a degree to start a mobile catering business, or to have had ten years prior experience (although that would help!). The main attributes you need are a bit of business understanding, good people skills, a hard working attitude and lots of ‘get up and go’ to drive you forward on the odd cold or wet morning.