Food ServicesNationwide
Catering
Event-driven revenue with strong margins — building a network of event planners and venues is the real growth engine.
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Business structure
Food preparation and service business for events, from a kitchen or commercial space.
02
Capital requirements
Breakdown in KES.
Figures below are estimates based on typical ranges, not guaranteed costs. Get quotes from local suppliers before committing capital.
Kitchen equipment100,000 - 300,000
Food supplies inventory50,000 - 150,000
Rental deposit and rent20,000 - 50,000
Licensing and registration10,000 - 30,000
Marketing10,000 - 30,000
Total initial investment190,000 - 560,000
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Licensing & permits
Official steps, pulled live from Kenya's eProcedures portal.
Action plan
- Register business (sole prop or ltd company)
- Obtain a Single Business Permit from the county
- Get a Food Handling License
- Meet health and safety compliance for the kitchen
- Obtain liability insurance
Live official procedure — Kenya Investment Authority (eProcedures)
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Open full procedure on eProcedures04
Target market
- Corporate clients
- Event planners (weddings, parties)
- Local families for private events
05
Risk assessment
01Food quality consistency across events
02Event logistics complexity
03Health code violations
06
Marketing strategies
Action plan
- Showcase menus and past events on social media
- Network with event planners
- Partner with venues as a preferred caterer
- Offer referral discounts
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