Remember a successful catering business relies on excellent food and top notch service
. To make sure your clients get the party they deserve and pay for you will need prices for all budgets. The parties are pretty much the same whether the are small or large. The customer will get in touch with you at first and then you can interview them at that time or a later date. It is then you can have a written proposal with ideas like pricing and the menu. It is not a good idea to give them a price before a proposal is written as it will depend upon the things that they will require. If they insist tell them it will cost between fifty dollars and one hundred and fifty dollars an hour with all expenses added to that. The cost will really depend on what the customer want for the event. Have another interview in case there are any changes and give them your proposal. If there is an agreement have them give you a deposit. Follow the contract and do the party as described in the contract and the you can receive final payment when the party is over. Having a successful party catering business is made easier with good planning and following your plan.