Write a listing that answers a booking question
To advertise your catering business for free, start with the information buyers need to choose a shortlist. Say where you work, what you serve and which events you can handle. If you regularly cover garden parties with 30 to 70 guests, say so. Organisers can quickly judge whether your service suits their plans.
Use your business name consistently across your website, public listings and business social accounts. Add the relevant county or town in the description where it reads naturally. If you travel, explain your usual radius and which larger events justify a longer journey.
Show the food, the setup and what guests get
Lead with a real photo of a service you want to sell. Follow with images of the serving area, the food at a typical event and the finish an organiser can expect. Use photos you have permission to display. Add short captions where a picture would otherwise be ambiguous.
Include one typical package or a guide price if you can keep it accurate. Explain what changes the price, such as attendance, on-site staffing, travel or equipment. For example, say whether your buffet price covers delivery, setup and collection. That gives organisers a concrete starting point for a useful enquiry.
Give each free channel a job
A directory listing makes your service easier to discover. A venue’s supplier page gives couples a local starting point. Business social profiles let you show recent work. In groups that allow promotion, share a useful example or answer a relevant request and include a link where the group rules allow it.
Use a simple tracker with the listing, date updated and any enquiries it generates. Review old photos, service areas and prices regularly. Remove offerings you no longer deliver so the messages you receive stay relevant.
Create a free Workavelle catering profile
Create an account, add your business and service details, then preview your public profile and request publication if you want a listing. Publication is subject to review. Joining and publishing a profile are free during launch. You can also join the enquiry service from your workspace.
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