Catering Recipes

When it comes to catering recipes for your business, you should look for recipes that are designed to feed large numbers of people. And of course, you should make sure the recipes are good by testing them on a smaller scale before offering them on your menu. Testing recipes can be an enjoyable part of running a catering business, not just for you but for the people you've designated as your taste testers. Always test a recipe on several people to make sure it is popular before deciding to use it.

Another issue when selecting catering recipes is cost efficiency. You want recipes that are delicious but also affordable. Your goal as a caterer is to provide your clients with delicious, quality food at a price they can deal with while making a profit yourself. The recipes and ingredients you choose can play a big part in your bottom line. Look for recipes that feature common ingredients that are easy to buy in bulk and at wholesale. Usually the more you buy at once the bigger savings you can get.

The type of food you should offer depends on your specialty. If you are running a general catering company that offers a variety of different foods try to incorporate all the food groups and courses. For example you could offer your clients a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts to choose from. You want to offer potential clients a good selection and even the possibility of a custom menu. For example, you could ask each client what they are looking for and help them put together a menu based on what they want, how much money they have to spend and what you are capable of providing.

When searching for catering recipes, cookbooks can be very helpful. If you already have some favorite cookbooks, consider trying some recipes from them. Even if the recipes are for small groups you can multiply them. Or, you can shop for cookbooks designed for feeding large groups. One example of such a cookbook is The Wedding Catering Cookbook by Christie Katona. You may also want to look for some titles on running a catering business in general, such as Start and Run a Catering Business by George Erdosh.



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From factories. to Fusionopolis
AsiaOne, Singapore - 15 hours ago
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Simple New Year's Eve Party Ideas - Examiner.com

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Simple New Year's Eve Party Ideas
Examiner.com - Dec 30, 2008
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Unique Tips for Brides for that Special Day - Cincinnati.com

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Cincinnati.com, OH - Dec 29, 2008
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Matthias Otten - Culinary Arts Chef (Thursday, January 01, 2009) (Wheat City Journal)
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Inexpensive ideas for the holiday table - Sioux Falls Argus Leader

Inexpensive ideas for the holiday table
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, SD - Dec 9, 2008
Food is already the main attraction during the holidays, make pretty food the focus of your holiday table, sideboard of buffet, says Susie Macklem, catering .
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Ringing in the New Year with LAC - St. Clair Times

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Ringing in the New Year with LAC
St. Clair Times, AL - 16 hours ago
Top Notch Catering created a table of red and white that would do any peppermint proud. Glorias Arrangements found a way to bring Christmas to the beach .
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Location Is Everything Formica Bros. Bakery Cafe finds a niche in Northfield (Press of Atlantic City)
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City need to raise an extra 50000 - Worcester News

City need to raise an extra 50000
Worcester News,  UK - Dec 30, 2008
The Harry Knowles Lounge could be turned into a members bar and all catering at the Lane will be reviewed. Increased sponsorship, club mascots and payment .
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Monday dividends declared (Sun-Sentinel)
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To do: cooking classes - Sun-Sentinel.com

To do: cooking classes
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - 50 minutes ago
Cooking class/New Year ideas: Lenore Nolan-Ryan Cooking School & Catering Company, 228 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, will host a Ring in the New .
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Out with the old, in with the new! - Monterey County Herald

Out with the old, in with the new!
Monterey County Herald, CA - 22 hours ago
. in the entire US of A. For the last five years I have tried to make them withstand the onslaught of the restaurant business, catering, traveling, etc. .
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Quick winter escapes to the Caribbean, Mexico (MSNBC)
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Snohomish County eateries cook up ideas to boost business - Snohomish County Business

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Check It Out: Open a book, learn a new hobby in 2009 - Enterprise-Record

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