Q: How do I apply for a home catering license?
A: In Illinois, catering generally can't be done from a home kitchen. Here is what a catering business in Evergreen Park needs:1. Licensed commercial kitchen, owned or rented2. Food service permit and inspection3. Food protection manager certification4. Sales tax registration5. Assumed name filing, plus a trademark for wider name protection
A: In Illinois, catering generally can't be done from a home kitchen. Here is what a catering business in Evergreen Park needs: 1. Licensed commercial kitchen, owned or rented 2. Food service permit and inspection 3. Food protection manager certification 4. Sales tax registration 5. Assumed name filing, plus a trademark for wider name protection
Q: How do I get a catering business license, and can I cater from home?
A: Most states don't allow catering from a home kitchen. A catering business usually needs:1. Licensed commercial kitchen2. Food service permit3. Food protection manager certification4. Sales tax permit5. Liability insurance and an assumed name filing