If you’ve got an idea for a foodie startup, this masterclass will give you the skills and knowledge to make it a success. Over two days, you’ll learn all aspects of running an eatery – from licensing and hygiene, to financial planning and marketing. The course is ideal for anyone who wants to launch a street food business, pop-up restaurant, supper club or market stall, and potentially expand into a bricks-and-mortar business.
Course content
- Getting started – how to launch a new food business
- Business planning and management
- How to develop a fully-formed plan for your new venture
- What you need to know about financing – and what to do if you don’t have any
- How to manage costs
- Best practice for dealing with suppliers
- Food hygiene certification, licensing and legal issues
- Research and brand development
- Marketing your new business, including the importance of social media
- Advice on expanding your ‘pop-up’ into a bricks-and-mortar restaurant, café or bar
- Q&A and group discussion
This course is for you if...
- You’ve devised a concept for a food startup but want a realistic analysis of what to expect before investing time and money into making it a reality
- You’ve recently launched a food startup, and want insight and advice from people who’ve been there before
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Tutor profile
Stuart Langley founded Disappearing Dining Club in 2010 after 15 years of running bars, restaurants and members clubs in London and overseas. DDC aims to bring ‘like-minded people together to enjoy great food, drink and good company in reclaimed or unusual private spaces in London’. Alongside dinner dances and pop-up events, Stuart launched Back in 5 Minutes on Brick Lane in summer 2013.
Guest speaker profiles
Jamie Berger launched Pitt Cue Co. as an American BBQ food van in summer 2011 with business partner Tom Adams. Their take on ribs and pulled pork was a roaring success, and they moved from their parking spot under Hungerford Bridge to a bricks and mortar space just off Carnaby Street.
Abiye Cole decided a few years back that he never wanted to have a boss again, so decided to launch Big Apple Hot-dogs. After living in Manhattan in his 20s and sampling New York’s finest hot dogs, Abiye brought a New York Style Hot Dog Cart to the UK. Based by London’s Old Street roundabout, Big Apple Hot-dogs has become a huge success, selling good quality hot dogs at affordable prices and is famous among street food fans.
Details
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Returns policy
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