Everything you need to know to build and run a successful catering business from your home. Are you passionate about parties? Do you live to cook? Now you can realize your dream of working from home doing something you enjoy. Denise Vivaldo shares her experiences and advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based catering business, from estimating your start-up costs and finding clients to outfitting your kitchen and staying profitable. She even offers tips on working green, as well as the latest high-tech help: culinary Web sites, online videos, and computer software designed especially for chefs and caterers. Whether you want to plan parties, cater corporate events, or specialize in beautiful weddings, How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business can help you experience the satisfaction of building your own home-based business. It is packed with forms, checklists, and worksheets, including: Equipment checklists Sample menu themes Sample catering contracts Party budget worksheet Event planning worksheet.