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Catering for events
Cook for weddings, parties and office events.
Money to start
Up to ₹5 lakh
Time it needs
25 to 40 hours a week
Risk
Medium
Works from home
Mostly outside
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The short version. The full Assess, Run and Nurture steps for this way are being written.
Caterers cook in bulk for events and offices. It needs a team, large equipment and an FSSAI licence matching turnover. Advance payments and careful costing per plate decide profit.
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