If there's one thing that will
always be in demand, it's food. Everyone needs to eat, so there will always be
a market for food-based businesses. With the overwhelming amount of restaurants
and artisanal food purveyors out there, it can be tough to stand out, but with
the right angle and marketing techniques, you can turn your culinary passion
into a successful startup. If you love food or cooking, consider one of these
10 business ideas
Jams
& preserves maker
There are few foods that are easier
to hand-make and package in large quantities than jam. With access to a steady
supply of high-quality fruits and mason jars, you can go
Bakery
If you frequently find yourself
whipping up a batch of cookies to stave off boredom, why not get paid for it by
opening a bakery? Pull out grandma's old recipes (or create your own) and find
desserts that you can replicate perfectly every time. Of course, retail space
and equipment can cost a small fortune, so if you want to launch your bakery
sooner rather than later, accept orders online and deliver or ship to local
areas. This is a great business to run in your spare time, as you can fill
orders during evenings and weekends. The best part about being in the baked
goods business? You'll never find any shortage of volunteers to help you eat
your mistakes.
Catering
Have you ever hosted a dinner party
or holiday meal and found yourself barely able to enjoy it because of all the
preparation? If you're a skilled home cook that can create delicious meals for
a large group of people, you can help alleviate the stress of planning and
preparing food for parties as a caterer. While bigger events like weddings and
Sweet 16s might be hard to handle without a team, you could likely handle
smaller home gatherings by yourself or with a business partner. Make sure you
have enough kitchen space to prepare the meals and the means to transport the
food to your clients. Go the extra mile and offer to help clean up after the
party for great customer service (not to
mention the fact that you'll probably earn a nice tip).
Restaurant
franchise owner
Investing in a franchise is a great
way to become a business owner without having to come up with a concept or
marketing strategy. With restaurant franchises, the product, brand and audience
are already in place. All you need is a good location and some startup money,
which is relatively easy to come by: Because a franchise has a proven business
model, you're more likely to get a loan for this low-risk investment.
Personal chef
Personal
chef
Another way to tap into the
"busy family" market is by offering personal chef services. This
business requires you to plan and prepare weekly or daily meals for your
clients, so strong cooking skills and a working knowledge of nutrition and
special diets (if applicable) are a must. While you don't necessarily need to have
graduated from culinary school, taking a few cooking classes will boost your
credibility. If you've ever fantasized about working for a celebrity, this might be your ticket
in: A lot of high-profile individuals employ personal chefs to maintain a
healthy diet with their round-the-clock work schedule.
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