Catering is relationship-based. If you want to win the big tentpole moments later this year (teacher appreciation, graduation, back to school, holidays), the work starts now.
In this episode of Restaurant Catering Crumbs, Kelly Grogan (Founder of CRUMBS) shares six creative ways to grow catering awareness locally without waiting for immediate orders:
- Kids workshops and youth events
- Gym pop-ups and fitness studio partnerships
- Apartment complex tenant appreciation days
- Coworking spaces and shared offices
- Scouts and youth organizations
- Monthly “free party” giveaways that build buzz and your database
Bonus: Tax season is a near-term goldmine. Become the go-to for local CPA firms, pop-up tax offices, and any team working long hours right now.
Watch the video, then pick one idea and run it this month. If you want help pressure-testing your approach, post your plan in the comments.
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