Quick questions for start-up event caterers Survey

Thanks for taking this short survey for (potential) start-up event caterers. Your answers will help us to help you get started. There's only 8 questions and it'll just take a couple of minutes tops. Cheers!

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* 1. Why do you want to work in event catering? (Select up to 3)

I want to work for myself

I think it has potential for high earnings

The potential low start-up costs are attractive

I think it will be easy to find work

I want to run a restaurant and this is the best place to start

It's a growing industry and I want to be part of it

I already have experience working in event catering

My planned unit and food will be most suited to event catering

I know I'll be able to get a lot of support from NCASS

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What sort of food/drink are you planning to sell?

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* 3. What sort of unit do you plan to trade from?

Gazebo

Marquee

Build-up stall

Trailer

Van

Cart

Kiosk

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How do you plan to market the business? (Select all that apply)

Flyers and leaflets

Twitter

Facebook

Google+

Website

Word of mouth

I don't plan to market my business

Not sure yet

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Where have you looked for start-up information so far?

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* 6. What are your biggest concerns about starting up in mobile catering? (Select up to 5)

Not understanding the legislation involved

Not having due diligence documentation in place

Not being covered by a Primary Authority

Overpriced pitch fees

Getting to grips with finances

My lack of experience

Finding the right equipment at the right price

Too much competition

Events might become less popular

Not being able to get onto profitable events

A lack of profitable opportunities to work

Not being able to find any work at all

Liaising with event organisers

Not being able to find enough information to get started

Other (please specify)

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* 7. NCASS have helped thousands start up in this industry. Would you like to chat about getting started? If so, please enter your name and phone number below and we'll get back to you soon (:

Name

Phone Number

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* 8. We'd love to send you news and updates about the event catering industry and helpful start-up information. If you're ok with that, please enter your email address here.

Email Address