How to Become a Caterer: Turning Food Passion into Entrepreneurship

Caterer - Entrepreneur

Ready to turn your side hustle into a real business? In this special Entrepreneur Corner episode of How Much Can I Make?, Mirav sits down with Marcey Brownstein— boss, and owner of a thriving catering company—to talk about the career path that took her from party-planner-on-the-side to full-blown food industry success.

Marcey didn’t start her job in food. But after years in another field, she followed her gut (and her taste buds) and started saying yes to small catering gigs. Fast forward a few years: she's running a bustling operation with a staff, a pro kitchen, and a reputation for events that wow!

Whether you're dreaming of starting your own business, or just love a good success story, this episode is packed with career insights—from taking the first leap to managing a growing team. Tune in to hear how Marcey cooked up a career she loves—one plate at a time.

Resources
https://www.marceybrownstein.com/

https://www.instagram.com/marceybrownsteincatering/p/DJrvrtbRaJN/?img_index=1

Escoffier.edu - Starting a Home-Based Catering Business
National Association for Catering & Events

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Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation