Cookin’ Streams of Income
by: Detra Davis
One of the major issues sounding life as a parent is money. There rarely seems to be enough to make ends meet and provide your child or children with the basic necessities of life. If only some one would come on television and say, life is not the way it is one Desperate Housewives, or King of Queens or any other program on primetime. Life is difficult; it is unfair and at times down right menacing, but it is also fun, interesting and short. So what is the key to a manageable, prosperous life? Understand that no matter what, a single stream of income will not keep you living in the fashion to which you have ground accustomed. You and your family will always need more.
So what is a parent to do? Create streams of income. They don’t have to be large streams, but they do have to be steady.
Are you a seasoned cook who wants to share her delicious delicacies with the public producing incredible streams of income?
Recently I interview a mom in Cary, North Carolina and this is her story.
It has been over twenty five years since I started a small catering company that specialized in International Tapas, tiny silver trays of finger foods to delight the eyes and satisfy the stomach. These little morels were tasty, light and filling. At the time I did not know the little delicacies I placed on the buffet would give way to a very traditional way to dine. I just thought my customers should be exposed to something a little more exciting than Wing-Dings and Swedish Meatballs. I really wanted to move away from serving full meals and introduce my customers to a variety of food from all over the world.
Today with food being the number one American pass-time, catering has come full circle, and even a novice cook with the right recipes, a good head for business and a charming personality can start a small catering service to address the needs of the corporate world and the new breed of entertainers that frequent theatre houses and night clubs. It’s no secret that when a band or theatre group hits a town, they are often looking for a great place to eat and if you can offer a unique dining experience all the better.
If you think becoming a caterer is something you might want to consider, assess your skills and talk to professional caterers in your community. You may want to volunteer for a couple of events to get your feet wet or sign-on as a part-time helper. Caterers are always looking for good people and smiling faces.
After jumping in feet first and discovering that catering is your thing there are a few things you must know and understand about this profession.
(continued...)
Cookin’ Streams of Income
Page 2
|
