Starting from Scratch

Why you should start your own food business

Maybe you’ve been made redundant, or you’ve re-evaluated your life aspirations. Maybe you’ve been inspired by the success of another, or this has always been your life-long dream. Whatever your motivation, you’ve stumbled across the best place to find all the information you need.

Here at NCASS, we know all about starting from scratch. In fact, NCASS founder, Bob Fox, took the leap into catering after his engineering firm went bust and his new circumstances encouraged a change in direction. It all began with a borrowed burger van trading on an industrial estate. From there Bob went on to start the Nationwide Caterers Association and help thousands of people make their dreams of starting their own food business a reality.

Setting up your own catering business from home, investing in a street food set-up, such as a van or pop-up stall or raising the capital to kit out bricks and mortar, is a fantastic way to dip your entrepreneurial toes into the world of independent hospitality.

You may have prior experience of working as a chef, or simply love to cook and eat delicious food. Either way, we’re here to help you decipher whether delving into the independent hospitality industry is right for you.

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Why launch a food business?

Everyone needs to eat. Food brings comfort, provides people with a way to treat themselves and those around them and gives bring joy. This is especially important in times of global uncertainty and struggle. Food evokes memories for people; whether it be tucking into a fat slice of tiramisu like your Nonna used to make or reminiscing about the succulent souvlaki you ate at that beach bar one summer in Greece. There’s a reason why they say, “food is the language of love.”

If you’re passionate about cooking, then we know that you eager to share that passion. You won’t settle for sending out mediocre dishes, in fact, we’d go as far as to say you are an innovator, always looking for new ways to showcase your ingredients and deliver dishes that pack a punch. Launching a food business enables you to share your passion, hone your skill and contribute to the diversity of independent hospitality.