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How to start a catering business from home in 2026: cottage food laws, licenses, pricing, and getting your first clients. A step-by-step plan from a former restaurant CMO.
A catering license isn’t one document. Here’s exactly which permits you need to legally cater in 2026, what each costs, and the order to get them.
What catering business insurance costs in 2026, the coverage every caterer needs, and how to buy it. Real provider quotes for general liability, liquor and workers’ comp.
Download a free catering contract template (Word + PDF) for 2026. The 12 clauses every catering contract needs, plus how to handle deposits and cancellations.
Write a catering business plan that lands funding in 2026. Free template, a real section-by-section sample, and the financials lenders actually check.
If you want to know how to start a catering business in 2026, this is the guide. No fluff, no theory — just the actual
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