Event sweet and dessert buffets

Couples planning weddings, parents booking birthdays and christenings, and companies or venues hosting events.

A fixed package price based on guest numbers and the style of table, with extras for hire of stands, themed colours and custom signs.

• Visual styling and a good eye for display
• Organising and planning ahead
• Friendly customer service
• Basic food hygiene knowledge

• Register as a food business with your local council, usually at least 28 days before you start trading (check with them)
• Public liability insurance, and check whether venues ask for proof of cover
• Allergen labelling rules for any food you supply, including packaged sweets (check Food Standards Agency guidance)
• Whether you can store stock and make any food at home, and if you need permission from a landlord or lender
• Sweets and desserts can melt or spoil, so plan transport and storage carefully

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on jars, stands, signs and stock. Sweets and desserts can melt or spoil, so plan transport and storage carefully.

Check whether you need to register as a food business with your local council, usually at least 28 days before you start trading. Also check allergen labelling rules in Food Standards Agency guidance, public liability insurance, and whether venues ask for proof of cover.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500 as an estimate, depending on how many events you book and their size. It can start at around 8 hours a week, and a good eye for display helps.