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WEB SITES
Belgio's Catering
http://www.belgios.com
This Chicago business offers free tools for people seeking caterers, including a catering bid worksheet to help clients get the best deal possible from a caterer.
Catering Web
http://cateringweb.com
This is a great Web site for caterers and customers. Catering Web refers potential clients to caterers who register with their service. There is also a self-catering link for visitors who may be thinking of catering their very own special events.
Direct Catering
http://www.directcatering.com
A cool search engine that enables customers to search for the precise event they would like to host.
Woodstock Moveable Feast
http://woodstockmoveablefeast.com
Another small caterer with a guide on obtaining catering services.
BOOKS
Erdosh, George. Start & Run a Catering Business, 3rd ed. Bellingham, WA: Self-Counsel Press, 2007.
Another step-by-step manual for would-be caterers.
Halvorsen, Francine. Catering Like a Pro: From Planning to Profit. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, 2004.
A great no-nonsense book that describes both the pros and cons of starting a career as a self-employed caterer.
Roman, Michael. Catering: The Art, Science, and Mystery. Chicago, IL: Catersource, Incorporated, 2001.
Roman is considered the guru of catering and is an in-demand instructor and consultant. His book includes how-to's on starting and running a catering business, as well as other insightful information.
Shiring, Stephen B. Introduction to Catering. New York, NY: Delmar Learning, 2000.
A good reference with interviews and a discussion of the difference between an amateur caterer and a true professional. Also includes stories describing the ups, downs, and potential mishaps that are bound to occur in the career of a caterer.
Stefanelli, John M., and Patti Shock. On-Premise Catering: Hotels, Convention and Conference Centers, and Clubs. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, 2000.
A guide to catering large-scale events in locations that have spaces to accommodate large groups of people.
Vivaldo, Denise. How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business, 5th ed. Guilford, CT: Globe Pequot, 2005.
Vivaldo has written one of the best books on the market for people looking to explore the career of an independent catere
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