How to Start Mobile Catering

A mobile catering business is a good business idea especially if you are an entrepreneur with a love for food and cooking. If you can come up with some delicious food then people will never hesitate to drop by your door to taste it.

The best thing about selling food from a mobile catering truck is that you are not limited to selling in only one area. Mobile kitchens will allow you to reach more customers because you can serve customers from different locations using your mobile catering truck or mobile catering trailer.

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Mobile catering businesses are also well accepted in the United States most especially during festivities and fanfares where people usually look for a mobile catering unit. If you are interested to engage in a mobile kitchen business, here are some tips to help you become successful in the mobile catering business:

Choose the best foods that you can serve from your mobile kitchen

Choosing the right food is essential if you want to serve food from a catering mobile vehicle. This is because there are some foods that sell best in a mobile catering truck and there are those that people will not buy from a mobile catering unit. Among the most popular foods that are served from mobile catering, trailers are breakfast items which include egg sandwiches, bagels, bacon sandwiches, donuts, and coffees. Many mobile catering units also serve hotdogs, sausages, and frozen treats like ice cream.

Make it easier for people to buy and eat the food that they have bought from your mobile catering business

While people cannot expect to be really comfortable when eating foods that they have bought from a mobile catering truck, you will find it a good idea if you provide your clients with a good and clean place to stay while waiting for their orders to be cooked and served. Many mobile catering trucks also provide an option for people to eat their food from inside the mobile catering van by providing an area complete with tables and chairs where people can eat their food. Providing this area is a good idea especially if you are serving breakfast like coffee, eggs, and sandwiches.

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If you want to start a mobile catering business, it is best if you choose the most appropriate foods that you can serve from your mobile kitchen to ensure that you serve the kind of food that people will look for in a mobile catering van. It is also a good idea to provide an area where people can wait for and eat the food that they have bought from your mobile catering business. This area is most useful especially if you are serving breakfast items from your mobile catering truck.

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544 Comments

  • melissa sherrell said on October 29, 2008
    Hi, I wanted to know how to start a mobile store. My husband and I were thinking about purchasing a camper, gutting it out, and putting lots of shelves for all the food a little convenience store would have (milk, bread, eggs, cereals, toilet paper, diapers, and so on...) We want to know what licensing or permits we need and how to get started. Could you please help us?
  • salomi said on January 29, 2009
    hi, I was thinking of this mobile food truck with food like rice biryani (rice with chicken or beef in it. an Indian recipe), and kabobs and sandwiches. the reason I think of this food is there is no one else providing it. there are a lot of Indian Pakistanis working in different companies. and this food is as satisfying as Chinese food, which consists of rice, chicken or noodles, and they are successful as well. Of course, there will be beverage chips. no preparation except packaging is required on the truck.

    initially, as a trial, i was thinking of renting a van and trying it out. other things i want to ask is there is a fee for the route or do I need to take any permission or membership. or can I choose my own route? Please respond. Thank you
  • ray said on February 10, 2009
    i want to start a catering truck business, do you have to buy from the commissary and still pay everyday for storage or can you keep it clean and buy your own products?
  • diana king said on February 24, 2009
    Hi, my husband and I are thinking about going into the mobile food business, my question is where can we buy the unit, please help, thanks
  • cath macpherson said on February 25, 2009
    hi can you help, my friend and myself are going to start a mobile food business l have nvq level2 in food so that's a start could you tell us were to go to find out about getting a pitch in our area
  • K.V RAAMANA said on March 20, 2009
    I am a NRI living in KUWAIT, i want to start a catering truck business, give me full details start it in India as well as in Middle east. please contact through my phone: 965 99235157,67746294, +91 9247790401 thanks
  • india said on April 3, 2009
    I have a food truck and will like to start a catering truck. what should be my first step in getting the truck on the road? I was told that a food truck needs to be sponsor by a restaurant is this true?
  • Gurmeet Singh said on April 19, 2009
    I want to start a tiffin centre in India from home. Please advice on investment, process and how to start.
  • James expert adviser said on April 19, 2009
    @Gurmeet, It is a good idea as you will not loose any money and you also not have to invest a lot. Normally this kinda businesses are started with near and dears so why don't you ask your friends/relatives/neighbors if any one is interested to have your service, let them come home for free food and later decide if they are ready to accept your service. You can then see the response and decide further. If you see a respectable response then get them the menu to mutually agree on and start the service, later you can think about serving them at their door.

    Jestin James
    Startup Biz Hub - Senior Advisor (Staff)

  • wylie jackson said on May 16, 2009
    hello, I was thinking of starting my own mobile snacks round i.e sandwiches, cakes, hot, cold food etc but didn't know what insurances you would need, also would you be able to prepare food from home?
  • daniel lombardi said on May 26, 2009
    i want to start a mobile catering business or a small restaurant. please help with details and an idea of start up costs and requirements.
  • joanne jones said on July 9, 2009
    hi, i am like every one else, i'm thinking of starting my own mobile catering business. we want to travel doing this from place to place where ever the best places would be but don't know where you are allowed to stop and how much the licenses are and what licenses we would need. do we need one for different places? thanks, any advice would be great
  • prashant jain said on July 16, 2009
    hi, i want to start my own mobile catering business in india. can you tell me which company manufactures catering truck in india?
  • Larry said on July 17, 2009
    I am considering starting a mobile hot dog and hamburger business using a motor home. Do this sound like a good idea? Is it harder to find places to set up? Do you see me having to invest a lot of money in this venture?
  • e wilder said on July 17, 2009
    would like to start my own mobile catering business. need to travel doing this from place to place where ever the best places would be but don't know where you are allowed to stop and how much the licenses are and what licenses we would need. do we need one for different places? please help
  • James expert adviser said on July 18, 2009
    @e wilder, you need permission for the places to stop by and do the business. All the places are not open to do business so make sure before you head on to stop-by and sell something. You also need a business license, i think you will not have to make several licenses for various places.

    Jestin James
    Startup Biz Hub - Senior Advisor (Staff)

  • Lora said on July 22, 2009
    HI, went through your article and found it good but still hanging with lot of doubts. want to start a mobile food service and not a kitchen. so can you tell me where do i buy this kind of mobile unit and also what licenses and legalities i need to comply. thank you
  • ravi gupta said on July 25, 2009
    hi, i am ravi gupta and i reside in Delhi, India. i want to start initially the food business on mobile van, in commercial area. as a trend here i want to serve razma-chawal, karhi-chawal, paneer-chawal at economical prices. what is your opinion. please suggest me how to start-up initially with minimum investment and also the norms and conditions to follow.
  • Rose said on July 27, 2009
    Hi, I am considering starting a mobile catering truck business. Could you please help by referring me to a list of how to get started? Thanks
  • Dina said on July 29, 2009
    Hi, I know how to make good cakes I'm from Europe i have several recipes which i use in my own cooking for my family and friends most people tell me that it is great and I should offer to some restaurants but I don't know How to.
  • James expert adviser said on July 29, 2009
    @Dina, if so many people say so then you must be making some good cakes. Hey, you can try selling them. If you don't try then you will never know if they are saleble or not. You can offer some samples to your local restaurants/stores, later follow them for feedback. You can also have your own catalog to show your customers. Offer some free cakes in public functions for more advertisement.

    Jestin James
    Startup Biz Hub - Senior Advisor (Staff)

  • Abdul said on July 31, 2009
    Hi, I want to open a mobile food van with Mainly Indian variety of Tandoor items in mumbai, india. could you help me about the norms and regulations (license & paper works) that i should follow and also how do i start. Your suggestions would be highly appreciated.
  • Geetal said on August 3, 2009
    Hi, needed detailed information on mobile food and beverage catering, details like the wagon manufacturers, licenses, etc... Your support is highly appreciated.
  • GENO said on August 5, 2009
    Hi, I am Gene looking forward to opening a breakfast mobile business. I need help with start up money. How do I get $ help.
  • jalesh oberoi said on August 21, 2009
    sir, i want to start a catering business, i want to know about the rules and license in mumbai(india)
  • olu said on August 22, 2009
    hi, i just bought a catering mobile van, i was thinking of selling african dish. i have found a place around the industrial estate. but i don't know if i can just start selling or if i need to get any permit please can you advice me on what license will be needing.
  • king said on August 31, 2009
    Hi, i would like to start my own taco catering business by using a mobile taco-cart and serving at private functions/gatherings. What steps or guidelines do i need to follow in-order to obtain permits. Is it at all possible to do?
  • akshay said on September 29, 2009
    i want to start a mobile food business serving burger and pizza what are the licenses that i'll be needing and whom do i contact for such permits?
  • Mili said on October 2, 2009
    I don't think you will need a license to do this in India...the thela wallas don't have any permits.
  • Mike said on October 17, 2009
    I live in Atlanta GA and wanted to start a mobile catering business but not sure what or where to get the permit needed?
  • Aram said on October 24, 2009
    Hello James my name is Aram, I live in Idaho. I am very interested in opening and starting a new mobile catering business? what do I do at first step/ please help. Thank You.... aramjian@yahoo.com What do I need to cook and serve in mobile truck food like LULLA KABAB, SHISH KABABS, LAMB KABAB, SHAWRMA, POTATO KABAB, HOT DOGS, SOME ARMENIAN AND RUSSIAN SALADS, A LOT OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF CAKES SWEETS TOARTS. PLEASE HELP ME WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET STARTED.
  • James expert adviser said on October 24, 2009
    @Aram, I will suggest you to start small. Figure out what you are best at, if it is of various kababs then focus and advertise on that. Have some offer as you are starting the business in a locality that is not familiar with you. Later increase the menu as the demands increases. Initially don't even buy one truck just start it renting for a month. Make sure that you are not breaking any city laws. go to city hall to know more about the licensing and selling norms. Good Luck!!!

    Jestin James
    Startup Biz Hub - Senior Advisor (Staff)

  • alma said on October 31, 2009
    Hello, I wanted to know if you knew any catering company or storage place where I could wash, store, and dump waste in atlanta, georia or around that area. Thanks.
  • Jeremiah said on November 2, 2009
    Hello my name is jeremiah. i wanted to know what licenses are required to start a mobile catering, frozen or boxed food business?
  • Karen said on November 20, 2009
    What are the licenses requirement to sell tacos, burritos, and quesadillas on a mobile food truck specially when you find a good location and want to stay on that spot permanently. Miami, Florida.
  • john edwards iii said on December 9, 2009
    Mobile Food Business in St.Paul, Mn. I would like to know if there any insurance issues in renting a van or small truck to start a mobile food business. thank you.
  • James Dsouza said on December 22, 2009
    Would like to know the licenses/permits required to start a mobile catering service (truck/van based) and also for a normal catering business in Mumbai maharashtra India. Thks
  • PARVEEN MEHTA said on December 26, 2009
    I AM KEEN TO START MOBILE CATERING BUSINESS IN CHANDIGARH GIVE ME THE TECHNICAL KNOW HOW. CHANDIGARH, INDIA, 09814895600
  • desi meredith said on December 30, 2009
    I would love to start a mobile catering business here in St.Geirge, Utah. There is only 1 other truck out here that does mexican, & there are tons of mexican joints out here. My brother & I are polynesian and are well versed in our cuisine. we've catered many parties/weddings/grad.etc..Would like a general idea on what start-up costs would be including the purchase of a new/used truck.
  • John Nicoletti said on January 4, 2010
    I would like to start a Catering truck business in the central valley in California, could someone help me by directing to what information i should be gathering prior to purchasing a truck? John
  • sean berry said on January 4, 2010
    hi, i am interested in starting up a catering van in ireland! does anyone knows what is the first step of getting license etc, thanks
  • Jade said on January 11, 2010
    how do i open a mobile catering business in Bakersfield, CA
  • John Nicoletti said on January 12, 2010
    I would like to start a catering truck business in northern Michigan. Could you please inform me as to what are the first 10 things I should do to get the ball rolling?
  • h patel said on January 14, 2010
    i want to start mobile food business in van please provide me with all information + license that i need extra please give your contact info so i can contact you. toronto, ontario, canada
  • NITIN KUMAR said on January 15, 2010
    my uncle have catering business but know about how to start a mobile catering, where to set up the business how to do a marketing about the business & useful tips to do it
  • Mansi Bajaj said on January 16, 2010
    Hi. I am looking at starting a mobile catering business in Mumbai, India. Could you please help me with information on licenses and permits required for the same. Also I need advise on the capital investment that would be required and things to look out for while planning.
  • PRAKASH said on January 17, 2010
    Hi. I am looking at starting a mobile catering business in VARIOUS CITIES IN INDIA Mumbai, KOLKATA, GURGAON, DELHI, NOIDA. Could you please help me with information on licenses and permits required for the same. Also I need advise on the capital investment that would be required and things to look out for while planning. REGARDS, KUMAR
  • naresh said on January 17, 2010
    I want to start a mobile catering business in india(delhi), I need help in how to get it started. Please give all type of information like manufacturing and license. Thanks 9968596677
  • Tae Wilson said on January 23, 2010
    I want to start Mobil food wagon business, and i have some good ideas of food items, however my problem is to finding a good used mobile food truck. Could you help me with this problem. and if anyone who have wagon for sell please contact me at 425 315-6802
  • linda miranda said on February 1, 2010
    hi i am from delhi, and would like to start a fast food van service. would anyone be able to guide me about how to go about starting up. what are the legal requirements etc. what would a van cost and where i can procure it from, is it custom built and if so who/where can i go to find out. if anyone can guide me please call me, 9891427503, thanks
  • Amol d kasbe. said on February 7, 2010
    Hi, I'm aspiring chef working in London. I want to start a sea food cartering in Mumbai( India) wish to serve the executive class people of different parts of Mumbai. Kindly suggest me how should I promote my bussiness to them as I'm new in bussiness or suggest me whether my this decision is right for growth of business. Thanking you.
  • Smita said on February 8, 2010
    Anyone wanting to get license for mobile catering vans in Delhi get in touch on csmita18@rediffmail.com asap as only this month it can be done as the survey is on. Once the survey is done no chance for next 2 years
  • Nicole said on February 12, 2010
    My husband and I are interested in starting a mobile restaurant. We don't know where to start as far as licenses, permit and price. We are in NYC my husband is a sous chef in a french restaurant so he has the experience. Please help us out.
  • ruchika saluja said on February 16, 2010
    Hi! I want to start mobile catering business esp deals into breakfast & fast food in Indore, Madhya pradesh India, I am looking for info regarding-catering truck cost, initial investment, permit, license, product strategy & marketing Strategy. thanks
  • SONIYA said on March 4, 2010
    HELLO SIR, I M SONIYA FROM RAJASTHAN JAIPUR, WANT TO START A HOME BASED CATERING BUSINESS LIKE TO OPEN TIFFIN CENTRE FIRST AT A SMALL LEVEL. BUT I LIKE THE IDEA OF MOBILE CATERING ALSO. I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO START IT AND HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO INVEST IN IT.... PLEASE HELP ME OUT...THANK YOU
  • anita said on March 15, 2010
    Hi, i want to start mobile business in india. can u please give information regarding catering truck cost, permit, license etc. and where can i get mobile truck in chennai. thanks
  • Yatin Pawar said on March 18, 2010
    I want to start a mobile catering business in Mumbai Location. Though you can see lot of road side hawkers in mumbai. I want to start a different kind of mobile catering business with a proper mobile van and my own created brand name with it. I also wanted to know what all permits or licenses are required to start a mobile catering business in Mumbai. Do the government of Mumbai allow it. One more thing to ask is, in mobile catering business do they allow to use gas inside the mobile van. The location, I am looking is Mumbai, Maharashtra & India. Your revert will be awaited. Thanks & Regards Yatin
  • Suneet said on March 19, 2010
    Hello! I want to start a mobile catering business in Chandigarh(U.T), Mohali(Punjab),Panchkula(Haryana) etc.. in India for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please let me know
    1. About the total/estimated investment
    2. Legal formalities and offices and their address to be contacted for the said purpose
    3. The cost/price and the addresses from where the mobile catering van can be purchased
    4. Any other suggestions.
    Waiting for you kind suggestions and reply. Thanks in anticipation and regards.....Suneet
  • Suneet said on March 19, 2010
    This is in reference with my earlier query. I also want to put my own created brand name with the mobile catering business. Does it require any legal requirements and if so as to which offices to be contacted and their addresses. Your reply is awaited. Thanks again ...Suneet
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  • Ravindra parab said on March 28, 2010
    I want to start a mobile catering business in Mumbai location. I want to start a different kind of mobile catering business with a proper mobile van & my own created brand name with it. I also want to know what all permits or licenses are require to start a mobile catering business in Mumbai. Do the Municipal Corporation of mumbai & R.T.O. allows to use L.P.G. Gas inside the mobile van For cooking Purpose. Please, give me another suggestions & reply to start this business successfully. Thanking you, Ravindra Parab.
  • riyal sethi said on March 28, 2010
    Hi, I want to start a fiid van of maggi & pasta in agra. can you please guide me the formalities i required before starting the business, 2. from where i can buy food van. 3. If i open with the name Maggi will it be any problem under the law. 4. what will be the total investment. Regards Riyal sethi, Agra, India
  • giftti said on March 30, 2010
    Nshville, TN USA. how do i start catering business? (i owned a small restaurant).
  • stinnett said on April 3, 2010
    I would like to start a mobile catering business in TN. I would like to sell to the local factories offering a variety of foods including plate lunches. I am assuming I will need to get permission from the various places. Are they usually apt to grant permission? Can you also send everything I will need to get started such as licenses required, food preparation areas and so on? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
  • YUSUF KALAM said on April 5, 2010
    i am from mumbai, would like to start mobile van for food. pls advice how to get license & do set up.
  • pallavi pereira said on April 5, 2010
    want to start chapati bhaji and snacks counter at naigaon- vasai, thane. please guide the necessary legal and govt procedure and rules. thanks, pallavi
  • rahul deb sarkar said on April 6, 2010
    What are the legal requirements to start a catering business in Kolkata?
  • Raja said on April 7, 2010
    Hi, I would like to start a burger shop in chennai, india. Want to know what are the legal formalities to be done to start such a business. Can you assist with the procedures, license, registration details. Regards, Raja.
  • Lindsie said on April 8, 2010
    I am considering the possibility of starting a mobile beverage cart. It would be out of a van. Like a Volkswagen Bus. What would my first step be and legally, how do I get this thing going?
  • Manjit said on April 13, 2010
    I m an ex -defence officer, I want to start mobile food van in delhi, can u pl guide me. Col. Manjit Singh, nda_hunter57@yahoo.co.in
  • Debbie Aram said on April 14, 2010
    Hi, I'm very interested in buying a burger van and starting up, however, can you assist with the procedures, licenses plus how you go about finding a pitch etc. many thanks
  • A.Sahaya said on April 14, 2010
    I am considering starting a mobile catering truck in India(Delhi), could you please assist me with information pertaining to licenses, where to purchase a mobile catering truck from and any other help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
  • helen lawrence said on April 14, 2010
    newmarket suffolk cb80ql uk hi i am interested in starting a catering van business. need advice on all the ins and outs including finance. many thanks. helen
  • Jasmeet Singh said on April 15, 2010
    Hey I want to open Roadside Food cart chain in delhi..Please guide me how to take necessary licenses
  • vasantha said on April 17, 2010
    Hello! I'm looking to start a mobile catering services for breakfast and lunch and eve snacks at key business locations in mumbai, India to the office going customers at extremely affordable prices. Please let me know
    1. About the total/estimated investment
    2. Legal formalities and offices and their address to be contacted for the said purpose
    3. The cost/price and the addresses from where the mobile catering van can be purchased
    4. Any other requirement
  • Julie said on April 18, 2010
    I would like to start a mobile catering business in my area. The food will be already prepared and packaged when it is being sold from the mobile. I would like to know what licensing or permits do I need and how to get started. Could you please help me?
  • satabdee biswal said on April 19, 2010
    hi, i want to start a catering business. I DO NOT KNOW PROCEDURES. i want to start soon. you give me procedures laws about it. i want to start business in balasore my home town. my investment start from 10,000. i am 23 year old. i want to prepare food and deliver it by order. give me suggestion.
  • amarjeet singh said on April 20, 2010
    i would like to know the mcd license required to start the mobile food van in delhi.
  • Michelle said on April 21, 2010
    My husband and I are getting all the info to start a mobile lunch truck. I am trying to track down all the info needed for expenses but I cannot seem to find how much monthly maintenance is on a full kitchen catering truck. We are located in Port Orchard, Washington, US. I hope someone with experience will be kind enough to assist me with this info whether its which website to go to or someone who knows from experience. Thank You
  • Donna said on April 22, 2010
    Hi, I am very interested in starting a mobile food business in Canada. I have heard it's becoming very popular with the working population who just dont have time to sit down for lunch and its more economical. Do you know what kind of truck or van I would need to start up? and what kind of modifications that would have to be done on it? What would the cost be to run such a vehicle. Thanks
  • Robin Jain said on April 23, 2010
    Hello Sir, I want to start mobile van operations for my food products in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. I want to know what are the rule and regulations for the same? From where can I get information regarding the same?
  • suzanne said on April 25, 2010
    I would like to own a lunch truck in Salem Oregon. Where would I find the best information on how to start? Thank-you in advance for your reply.
  • madan said on April 28, 2010
    HELLO SIR, I M MADAN FROM RAJASTHAN JAIPUR, WANT TO START A HOME BASED CATERING BUSINESS. I LIKE THE IDEA OF MOBILE CATERING. I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO START IT AND HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO INVEST IN IT.... PLEASE HELP ME OUT...THANK YOU
  • Abhay Tiwari said on April 28, 2010
    Hello Sir, I want to start mobile van operations for my food products in Delhi. I want to know what are the rule and regulations for the same? How to get license. From where can I get information regarding the same? I have food kitchen and it is operational with all licenses. Regards, Abhay
  • Srinivas said on May 5, 2010
    Hi friends i want to start mobile canteen in hospet karnataka i want to know what are the rules and regulations for the same? How to get license other information please help me, thank u
  • Max Fellows said on May 11, 2010
    London, UK. I am looking at starting a mobile catering business, i will be mainly trading at events and concerts. To date i have looked into a unit but have yet to sort out insurance, health and safety as well as marketing and stock etc. I was hoping for some assistance and guidance as to what is required to start trading and the best way to go about starting up ? I appreciate any help. Thank you
  • Manoj Sharma said on May 13, 2010
    I want to start a mobile food van business in banglore plz. guide about all the aspects of the business and can you give me a list supplier of such vans.
  • Kate Surgay said on May 17, 2010
    Hi, i'm looking into starting a mobile catering business in UK. I've looked at a few camper vans and mobile catering vehicles also health and safety certificates but would greatly appreciate any other information on how to start up. Thank you!
  • debraj aich said on May 24, 2010
    Hi, i'm Dev i want to start mobile food business in Mumbai. can u please give information regarding catering truck cost, where can i get one, About the total/estimated investment, Legal formalities and offices and their address to be contacted for the said purpose, license etc. and The cost/price and the addresses from where can i get the mobile catering van can be purchased. and if Any other requirement is needed. thanks
  • Vishwanath.Kirodian said on May 26, 2010
    Hi this is vishwanath from mumbai. My self would like to start a mobile food business.Can u give me the different type of license required for this purpose. License for ready packed food + license required for that. Thanks and regards vishu
  • subrahmanya said on June 1, 2010
    I WISH TO ESTABLISH A MOBILE KITCHEN/FOOD CART BUSINESS IN BANGALORE, INVITING INFORMATION ABOUT THE REQUISITE LICENSES AND APPROVALS NEEDED TO START THE BUSINESS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE RISKS INVOLVED. ANY BODY TO HELP????
  • DanielF.D. said on June 1, 2010
    I am very interested to put my business idea in a catering truck. I have a very unique product and would love to compete in Los Angeles. Can someone tell me what I need to do to start this? what licenses, health permits, insurance and start up capital is needed? Thanks!
  • abhijeet said on June 3, 2010
    hi, seen lots of people want to start a mobile restaurant in mumbai, i wish the same , looking for like minded people whom i could start with, i have got a brilliant idea, my number is 9819930063 , do call
  • kalyan said on June 10, 2010
    hi, i want start a catering service with low investment in hyderbad give me some guidance about marketing and maintenance and how to manage kindly give me some guidance. thanks and regards
  • vikas said on June 11, 2010
    hi, i want start a fast food service with low investment in chandigarh give me some guidance about the initial investment is required?
  • manish solanki said on June 14, 2010
    hi, i wanted to start a food cart ...what and from where i should i start. please also advice any legal proceeding?? or work required
  • Ankit said on June 16, 2010
    Hi, I want to start a Mobile Food Van in Chandigarh. Kindly guide me with some creative ideas and marketing techniques to get a HIGH FOOT-FALL. Also guide me with the rules and regulations made by MCD and other government authorities which should be taken care of.
  • ritesh said on June 16, 2010
    As far as i can think, the most important thing to start in food business is to be fond of making and relishing food.
  • Appoorv Saxena said on June 22, 2010
    Well I see lot of people interested in fooding Biz. I am a big foodie myself, and have been interested since i graduated in '93. Let me tell you its not that easy by what we see either at Mobile Vans stationed at the Bazaars or the Malls or ur neighborhood or say inspired by watching cookery shows. After an initial start up in 93 with my Dads retirement money I started the food venture in Visakhpatnam A.P. After 1 Yr or so I lost out interest as we weren't making good money besides our non ignorant of how a food business should run. We closed it down after 2 Yrs. After almost 17 Yrs, I am at it again but careful n lets say a little learnt. I have since moved to Jaipur, Rajasthan after loosing out my Job in the recession. Six months with no Job, I decided to start a Tiffin Centre in the strong Student Community area. With Just 2 Tiffins for a month, and No Huge Investment (Just Rs 300/ - for 2 Tiffins) My wife and I started out on this venture and we are able to get comfortable money almost matching my last pay check. But this was only earned through sheer hard work, and Never Give up attitude. 6 am to 12 Midnight is what is the order of the day. We are now planning to scale up and God willingly we shall achieve it. The Idea to write this was just to make you guys realize the effort and the pains it takes to achieve ones aim and goals. Best wishes. I can be contacted nirmalskitchen at gmail dot com or visit www.nirmalskitchen.blogspot.com
  • Sourabh said on June 23, 2010
    Hello, as everybody else, I would like to start a mobile food van / cart (in jaipur). Could you please help me with all the licenses and permissions required, where can i buy and modify the food vans? and what all do i need to know about this business. Thank you so much

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