Posted by admin on February 23rd, 2010 under News Tags: restaurants, safety ratings •
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The Restaurant and Catering Association (RCA) has welcomed a new food safety rating system for Brisbane businesses.
The Brisbane City Council will use information from its regular audits to rate the city’s 6,000 eateries by the end of the year.
Those with less than two stars will be made to fix problems.
It will not be compulsory for businesses to display their rating but Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says public pressure will force dodgy outlets to lift their game.
“We want to provide some transparency for the public so they know what they’re getting,” he said. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by admin on January 27th, 2010 under Food Catering Services Tags: Food Catering Services •
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A catering business is most suitable for a person who has a liking for cooking and planning. As a caterer; you would be responsible for planning and providing all kinds of foods, desserts, appetizers, drinks, etc., for all kinds of occasions, parties, conferences, weddings, receptions, and other gatherings. In other words, you would be a contractor of all types of foods for the guests. Starting a catering business from home can also be a great option for people who don’t have a big budget for hiring or purchasing a separate office and kitchen exclusively for the purpose of catering.
The Catering Business
Caterers are experts in determining which set of foods would be appropriate for which event or occasion. They are expected to deliver good-quality food for different events. For learning on how to start a catering business, you should have an idea of some catering business plans which are very important for starting off successfully. If you are planning to start your own catering business, you need to be a creative thinker and have good knowledge about various types of foods and cuisines. You can also make and include your own special dishes and recipes in events after discussing the same with customers. However, this can be done only after you’ve earned yourself a good reputation in the market. Hard work is also a significant factor in making the business productive. For developing business plans successfully, first try out with a catering business plan sample or a mobile catering business plan. Read the rest of this entry »