Food business
Hello everyone, I am 18 and planning to open a food business in the summer holidays as I can cook very delicious dishes.
I am currently not sure:
Where I could find a place(probably after more research I could find a place)
And what does the government need to know, things like tax, and u know these types of rules, which I know nothing about. So please could you give me some information on what things I need to do before starting
As I got no one to ask and want to start as soon as possible.
Thank you!
I am currently not sure:
Where I could find a place(probably after more research I could find a place)
And what does the government need to know, things like tax, and u know these types of rules, which I know nothing about. So please could you give me some information on what things I need to do before starting
As I got no one to ask and want to start as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Reply 1
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by Silence22222Hello everyone, I am 18 and planning to open a food business in the summer holidays as I can cook very delicious dishes.
I am currently not sure:
Where I could find a place(probably after more research I could find a place)
And what does the government need to know, things like tax, and u know these types of rules, which I know nothing about. So please could you give me some information on what things I need to do before starting
As I got no one to ask and want to start as soon as possible.
Thank you!
I am currently not sure:
Where I could find a place(probably after more research I could find a place)
And what does the government need to know, things like tax, and u know these types of rules, which I know nothing about. So please could you give me some information on what things I need to do before starting
As I got no one to ask and want to start as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Rather than set something up, why don't you get yourself a job and learn the trade. You can then ask about the various aspects of running your own business.
In terms of legislation, it is challenging. Yes, you have the financial / tax elements, but more importantly, you have the food hygiene side of things. You can go on a Good Hygiene level 2 course which will give you everything you need to know. The last thing you need is to accidentally poison your customers.
Lastly, you may well have some nice recipes, but do your potential customers appreciate them? You need to do some market research. Remember, good businesses satisfy the needs of their customers. Poor businesses pander to the whims and likes of their owners.
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by hotpudRather than set something up, why don't you get yourself a job and learn the trade. You can then ask about the various aspects of running your own business.
In terms of legislation, it is challenging. Yes, you have the financial / tax elements, but more importantly, you have the food hygiene side of things. You can go on a Good Hygiene level 2 course which will give you everything you need to know. The last thing you need is to accidentally poison your customers.
Lastly, you may well have some nice recipes, but do your potential customers appreciate them? You need to do some market research. Remember, good businesses satisfy the needs of their customers. Poor businesses pander to the whims and likes of their owners.
In terms of legislation, it is challenging. Yes, you have the financial / tax elements, but more importantly, you have the food hygiene side of things. You can go on a Good Hygiene level 2 course which will give you everything you need to know. The last thing you need is to accidentally poison your customers.
Lastly, you may well have some nice recipes, but do your potential customers appreciate them? You need to do some market research. Remember, good businesses satisfy the needs of their customers. Poor businesses pander to the whims and likes of their owners.
Hello, thank you for your comment...
I don't really want to be imploied. instead, I want to be my own boss and take my own risks, I know it's going to be a tough journey, but I am willing to take it
Interms of food hyajine I got taught all about it by family as I have my mother who is a good chef and already has the qualification though she doesn't work.
And in food gcse you learn nearly everything about food hygiene and how you handle food...
Because of this, I feel I can handle and store food safely with no problem.
I know there are level 2 food hyagine qwalificstion, so I am going to do this before I start to learn more.
The only thing I am struggling with at the moment is... finding a good place, and knowing who to inform about my business, e.g, the government or something not sure
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by Silence22222Hello everyone, I am 18 and planning to open a food business in the summer holidays as I can cook very delicious dishes.
I am currently not sure:
Where I could find a place(probably after more research I could find a place)
And what does the government need to know, things like tax, and u know these types of rules, which I know nothing about. So please could you give me some information on what things I need to do before starting
As I got no one to ask and want to start as soon as possible.
Thank you!
I am currently not sure:
Where I could find a place(probably after more research I could find a place)
And what does the government need to know, things like tax, and u know these types of rules, which I know nothing about. So please could you give me some information on what things I need to do before starting
As I got no one to ask and want to start as soon as possible.
Thank you!
How many covers are you looking to serve at any one time?
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by Silence22222The only thing I am struggling with at the moment is... finding a good place, and knowing who to inform about my business, e.g, the government or something not sure
This is why you work for someone else because that is the sort of question you need to ask and will learn. This isn't about taking risks, just finding answers to questions you will never be able to learn about / read about in a book or at school.
Your first question, before you even start looking for somewhere is - "Is there a market for what I am trying to sell?" Do you know the answer to that one yet? For what it is worth, most food businesses / restaurants go out of business within the first year. They are a very good way of losing money quickly, so make sure you do your homework. I don't think even a seasoned restaurateur with lots of experience would consider starting from nothing with a view to opening this summer.
But since you asked about premises, you need to look for a a premise that is already categorised by the council as either a takeaway or eat in
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-weight-environments-using-the-planning-system/addendum-hot-food-takeaways-use-in-the-new-use-class-order
You also need to be aware that depending on where it is located will attract both rent, and business rates, payable to the council and that if you are going to rent, you will end up entering into a lease which might tie you in for 1,2, 5 or more years.
Then you will need to outfit the premises or upgrade any equipment as per food and safety standards. Only then can you start serving and will need to do marketing to attract people in, write your menu and home what you intend to sell.
But of course, there is no point to any of that if no one wants to buy what you intend to sell, so step 1 - have you done some market research to find out if people will buy what you are offering?
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