Takoyaki for parties and private events

Hosts of parties and weddings, companies running staff or client events, and venues looking for something different.

Charge a fixed price per event or per guest, often with a minimum fee to cover travel, set-up and ingredients.

• Cooking in front of guests
• Clear quoting and booking
• Organising kit and travel
• Social media and photography for marketing

• Register with your local council as a food business before you start trading
• Allergen information for guests, particularly fish, molluscs, gluten, egg and soy
• Public liability insurance, and ask venues what cover and safety checks they need
• Gas or electric equipment safety at indoor venues, check venue rules
• Bookings can be seasonal, so income may vary through the year
• You will need a car or van to carry equipment

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £4,000, depending on your cooking equipment and transport. These are estimates only. You will need a car or van to carry your kit to events.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,500, depending on how many events you book. These are estimates only. Bookings can be seasonal, so income may vary through the year.

Check you are registered with your local council as a food business before trading, and prepare allergen information, particularly for fish, molluscs, gluten, egg and soy. Check public liability insurance and venue rules on gas or electric equipment.