CATERER

The most financially rewarding method of catering is to be self-employed. With a very low investment ($1,000 in some cases) for food, supplies, and basic equipment, it is possible to make $50,000 in a year of steady events and clients. The investment may be much higher for a professional catering business ($75,000), but people who run catering businesses at this level can generate a six-figure profit with hard work and planning. If you decide to work for a catering company, the pay will depend on what services you perform for a particular supervisor. The goal would be to work your way up to being an integral member of a hotel or private catering team.