Course Aim: Give participants an overview of the steps required to set up a food business and to create an awareness of essential knowledge and skills necessary. The participants will have a clear understanding of the facts, costs and protocols in setting up a production or food service business.

Course Content

• Types of Food Business
• Sourcing premises or space to trades
• Sourcing equipment
• Menu planning or product development
• Financials
• Food Safety
• Human Resource Management

Course Outcomes

• Know the difference in types of food service and high and low risk Food production
• Requirements to be aware of when sourcing a trading space or renting a premises
• Knowing target market and planning food offerings and pricing accordingly
• Participant will be made aware of basic food safety and financial requirements