Dessert Catering?!
OK, not long ago I posted a question about what kind of desserts I should make for a group of 50-60 people!. Well I have figured out the options I will be giving them, based on my skill of baking!.
I have decided to make mini cheesecakes, cream puffs, brownie bites, large chocolate and yellow sheet cakes and banana pudding!. And of course they can request something specific, if they choose too!. My new dilemma is: how much should I charge them!? I dont want to charge too much and they decide not to use my services but I also dont want to short change myself either!. I have never charged anyone for the desserts I make, because I love making them!. But now with the price of everything going up, I cant make this big of a dessert tray without being compensated!.
Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have decided to make mini cheesecakes, cream puffs, brownie bites, large chocolate and yellow sheet cakes and banana pudding!. And of course they can request something specific, if they choose too!. My new dilemma is: how much should I charge them!? I dont want to charge too much and they decide not to use my services but I also dont want to short change myself either!. I have never charged anyone for the desserts I make, because I love making them!. But now with the price of everything going up, I cant make this big of a dessert tray without being compensated!.
Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I am a caterer!. You need to work out your cost price first remember to include everything ingredients, time, transportation costs, packaging/trays ET!.c!. once you've got this you've got your starting point do not go lower than this!. you decide how much profit you want, compare your self to other caterers most tend to charge 20% to allow for things to go wrong et!.c, additional costs et!.c!. remember if you want any trays et!.c back to ask for a returnable deposit, or you might struggle to get them back!. good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Your best bet is to call a caterer and ask how she charges for her desserts!. Call a few to get an idea and then set a price you think is fair!. You may also be able to look up caterers online!. Some list their prices!. Good luck!Www@FoodAQ@Com
