Party buffet served at the venue

Parents who want a stress-free party, plus schools, clubs and venues that host regular children's events.

Package price per child with a minimum order, plus charges for staffing, delivery, tableware hire and extras.

• Cooking and preparing food in volume
• Good organisation and timing
• Confident with children and parents
• Safe food transport and handling

• Food business registration, and check whether your preparation kitchen meets council requirements
• Allergen information must be accurate and available on the day
• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance if you hire helpers
• Keeping food at safe temperatures in a vehicle and at venues without a kitchen
• Check whether venues have their own rules for outside caterers

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your vehicle needs, equipment, tableware and insurance. These are estimates, so cost your own setup before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many events you serve and their size. It is an estimate, and helpers and travel costs come out of it.

Check food business registration and whether your preparation kitchen meets council requirements. Also check allergen information is accurate on the day, public liability and employer's liability insurance if you hire helpers, and venue rules for outside caterers.