What's the best way to promote my catering company. I offer pass or buffett style service.?

Question

Im interested in catering for Photo Shoot/Student Film/Corporate events/Private events/Office Partys. Catering from 10-300.

My nich is charcoal/gas grill style cooking. Im a classicaly trained chef and have worked in the industry for several years.

Any help would be appreciated. Please visit me at

www.theeclecticgrill.com

Thank You.

Answer 1

I run a small restaurant and I advertise on BdayDeal.com

it's pretty cheap, $30 for a year listing. They target your business toward the birthday group. You can offer your customers some type of discounts on their birthday to attract them.

you can read more about their service here

http://bdaydeal.com/BusinessWithUs.asp  

good luck buddy!

Answer 2

If you have company-related events, I suggest you make full use of the internet and spread the word around. You might also wanna try going to different food blogs and posting content there. One site I stumbled upon where you can post events for free is http://www.kangalope.com -- it takes a few seconds to sign up and it gives free exposure for your company's events.

Answer 3

Find a company that works at the same kind of events that you want to work at, but that you wont be competing with.

In your case, that would be DJs, musicians, game companies (with the giant inflatables), etc.

Another thing you could try is contacting radio stations and TV stations in your area. Alot of times, they will have special events, and they could probably work out some free advertising in exchange for food service at those events.

Lastly, fair season is upon us. Find out what fairs are running in your area, and see if you can run a stand selling your food, or giving away samples.

Best of luck

P.S: Grilled Duck Thai Pizza sounds amazing.....

Answer 4

Fish where the fish are. Advertise your services by calling companies and asking for the events coordinator. Offer them a free meal or special discount if they book your services for more than 3 events. Its hard to say no to a great deal, if its free. You never know what other business you could land if you food is as good as the price. GuidedEnergy.Org