Restaurant – Side Hustle Crunch

3 Ways to break into the Catering Business

By sidehustlecrunch May 19, 2020Catering, Restaurant

I operated a restaurant equipment business for over ten years. One of things that always fascinated me was how people got started in the catering business. Almost always it started off as a hobby turned underground side hustle. I say underground because they built their client list prior to properly setting up their catering business up according local laws and requirements. Lets dive into what I call the catering underground. For every startup there is always a reason or in this case a hobby, interest, or natural born talent that started these three tasty side hustles.

Commercial Restaurant Exhaust Hood Cleaning

By sidehustlecrunch May 18, 2020Pressure Washing, Restaurant, Restaurant Hood Cleaning

Earn extra cash pressure washing restaurant hood systems. Restaurants and food facilities are required to periodically have their hood systems cleaned. A hood system is a fire suppression canopy, exhaust fan and duct work located above the cooking equipment. Over time the restaurant cooking grease builds up and the material must be removed. The national fire code requires periodic cleaning to reduce the fire hazard. This can be a side hustle because the restaurants usually have it done at night time when the restaurant is closed.

Knife Sharpening Service

By sidehustlecrunch May 15, 2020Knife Sharpening Service, Restaurant

This side hustle usually starts as a hobby and evolves into a money making venture. After being in the restaurant business for many years I can tell you sharp knives are a must! A sharp knife makes the job easier, and safer. A sharp knife also makes the end product look better because it does not have smashed, ragged cuts. So, how do so many restaurants keep their knives so sharp? The answer is that they use a knife sharpening service.