Italian cuisine has long been an international favourite among food lovers thanks to the incredible selection of flavours and desirable ingredients. Being home to the pizza, multiple types of pasta and of course iconic vineyards full to the brim with delicious vintages, the choice to choose Italian cuisine for your business smells amazing before any food reaches the table.
But how do you go about starting up a catering business in the beautiful land of Italy? Like any other country there are many regulations and laws in place regarding the food industry so being in the know is essential for the best start for your new catering business. Here’s a couple of pointers to get you started.
Why start a catering business in Italy in the first place?
Before applying for various licenses for your business ahve a clear vision on why and where you want to begin your business. Italy is very well known for its incredible cuisine so what can your business bring to the people?
Home cooked food at events and social occasions is highly sought after so perhaps focusing your business on these opportunities could be an ideal place to start. Then speaking of place, the relevance of license applications also hones in on your choice of location. Know where you are heading before applying.
Get your Italian catering business registered
Using the same process as the many delectable restaurants in Italy, before you start catering Milano or any other popular locations within the borders you need to register your business. Although there are many steps and elements to consider to progressing through this stage, it is imperitive to get it right to protect you, your customers and your business.
Begin the registering process by completing a business form. This form should be filled in fully and with all the correct information. Falsifying and data will have an adverse affect on you later down the line, so ensure everything is correct and accurate. Once the form is completed it should be passed on to the relevant authorities related to local taxes, social security and also the employment sector.
What to do after registering the business
The next steps are critical to starting up your Italian catering business. After completing the necessary business forms and contacting the appropriate departments you will next need to apply for a food license. Without one of these you will not be allowed to cook and serve food in Italy.
When applying for a food license from the health authorities you should work to obtain the license for the area in which you intend to conduct business, such as in Milano. Attention to the food code should be second to none and followed by the letter. In order to obtain the license, you and all of your employees should maintain a strict practice of health and hygiene regulations put in place by the authorities.
