What are the regulations regarding home based catering in NC?
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You will have to call your county regarding rules and regulations governing home based catering. I suggest  you call the NC Business ServiCenter  http://www.nccommerce.com/servicenter/blio/startup/ tel. no. 919 715-2864 or Toll-free ( in NC ) at 1 800-228-8443 and ask for the phone number of your county. You need to talk to the Food Services group. \n\nIn the Nags Head area for example, catering businesses are subject to prepared food and beverage tax that the business operator pays to the county on a monthly basis, and this tax is 1% of total gross of each month. Different counties may have different rules. You also need to get a state ID from the Department of Revenue, which is the ID you will put in those monthly food and beverage report that you will submit to the county. \n\nThere's a lot of things to do, so better call your own county to get first hand information.\n\nGood luck\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a home business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
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Ask a hotdog vendor, maybe they'll tell you.\nI think you can do big business if you get a permit in a prime location, like downtown in the business/entertainment areas.
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You need to contact your local health department. Not sure what part of Georgia you are in, but, that's where you need to start. \nWhy do you think you need a peddlers license? Are you trying to sell soul food out of a mobile cart? There are many limitiations on what can be sold on college campus'. Also, there are additional permits to serve food. Will it be hot food? Cold food? You should also contact a local individually owned restaurant owner and have them mentor you. Selling food isn't as easy as "I love to cook." Food HAS to be kept at certain temperatures. You will need refrigeration, running water, something to keep food hot, etc...\nI own a restaurant....
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go the government food puyramid website\nvery informational and useful
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To have a contractor's license packet sent (it will cost $6), contact:\n\nNorth Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors\nP. O. Box 17187\nRaleigh, NC 27619\n(919) 571-4183\nFax: (919) 571-4703\nhttp://www.nclbgc.net  \n\nIf your company is a partnership or corporation you must register with the North Carolina Secretary of State and include the registration with your application to the Board. You can contact the Secretary of State at: \n\nNorth Carolina Secretary of State\n2 South Salisbury St.\nRaleigh, NC 27601-2903\nMailing address: P.O. Box 29622\nRaleigh, NC 227626-0622\n(919) 807-2225\nFax: (919) 807-2039 \nhttp://www.secstate.state.nc.us/ \n\nNC has a minimum required working capital for each type of license limitation:\n\nLimited = $17,000 (cost of project is less than $350,000) \nIntermediate = $75,000 (less than $700,000) \nUnlimited = $150,000 (no limit)\n\nFor information on starting a business in North Carolina, go to: http://www.nccommerce.com/servicenter/blio/startup/default.asp\n\nTo register your business name, you or the partnership must file an Assumed Name Certificate with the Register of Deeds Office in the county or counties where you will do business. \n\nTo help you decide which business structure is right for you, here are some pages that lists the pros and cons of each structure\n\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol3/legalstructure.htm\nhttp://www.nccommerce.com/servicenter/blio/startup/structure.asp\n\nI strongly suggest you call the NC Business Service Center to help you with your questions on how to properly start a business in NC. Here's the contact info:\n\nCall 919 715-2864 or \nToll-free ( in NC ) at 1 800-228-8443 or\nSend fax to 919 715-2855
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You need to check with your County Health Department for this information.  Since you did not provide your state or city, I can not check this out for you.  But, just type in your county name and Health department into yahoo or google search and see if their site comes up.  I know my county health department posts all of the food regulations on their site.  Hope this helps and good luck.
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It isn't just law in North Carolina. It's law everywhere I know of.  \n\nWould you want to buy something someone else has worn? Consider how many bacteria and other nasties that humans carry just on their HANDS - then consider what might be on swimwear and undergarments... YUCK!!\n\nBuy carefully and use the store's change room and try on OVER your underwear and you will be safe.
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to prepare food for 100 people needs experience, you may know the recipe very well, but making it in huge quantities is different, you'll face practical problems that you have never faced before, you ll need stuff that not in your kitchen normally. \ni suggest you ask for assistance from somebody who did that before or use catering.\ndoing that alone for the first time will be too risky.
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Not much response to your question, so  thought I'd scout the Internet even though it's not my area of expertise. Obviously the range of subcontractors available to you will depend on your anticipated production levels.\nIf you class your recipies as health foods then I guess there's a chance http://www.hfma.co.uk/  might be willing to put you in touch with some of it's members.\n\nhttp://www.foodanddrinkinfo.co.uk/Home.aspx may be able to offer advice.
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Check with your particular state, but I know of no law that even says you have to allow children in your restaurant, much less provide boosters and high chairs for them.\n\nHowever, if you are planning on attracting families, or even couples under 45, you'll do well to have plenty of boosters and high chairs available. Children's needs and wants greatly effect the buying decisions of their parents.\n\nIf you don't make your restaurant "familay friendly", you'll effectively lose half your potential market before you start.\n\nBrandon O'Dell\nO'Dell Consulting\n(316) 361-0675\nbodell1@cox.net\nhttp://www.bodellconsulting.com
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You will need to check with your city & state and see what licenses you  need such a s "food handlers certificate".\n\nYou will need URL equipment\n\nYou will need to be "food / health inspected"\n\nStart with this and the people within these areas will help you go from there!\n\nGood luck from a bake -a-holic !\n\n : )
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http://www.peoples-law.org/housing/ltenant/legal%20info/Bal%20county%20special%20rules%202.html\n\nthat link has alot of Information maybe what you want is there. I hope I helped.
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North Carolina Vital Records\n\n1903 Mail Service Center\nRaleigh, NC 27699-1903\n(919) 733-3526 \n\nThe North Carolina Vital Records Unit is responsible for registering all births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages, and divorces which occur in North Carolina, coding those events for statistical research purposes, maintaining the records properly, and locating and providing certified or uncertified copies of those records. The registration process involves a statewide system of hospitals, funeral directors, registers of deeds, local health department staff, and others who register vital events. Once vital events have been registered, the individual vital records are preserved in a secure environment. When appropriate, they are corrected, amended, or even replaced. Certified and uncertified copies are provided when requested for legal actions, passports, law enforcement investigations, child support enforcement, health-related research, and official identification. Standard fees authorized by law are charged for services.\n\n"In an effort to better serve all our customers, we are making some changes in operations effective September 1, 2004. Beginning on that day, we will offer walk-in services in our lobby only for simple certificate requests. All other services (such as amending a certificate) will be conducted by appointment only. All services provided on a walk-in or appointment basis will be subject to the expedited same day services fee of $15. Customers are encouraged to conduct business by mail or internet when possible."
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You will need a number of licenses notably a public health license and preferably a liquor license as well. If you are customer with a bank and you have a good relationship with them, you would best off approaching them first. You might also want to read about setting up a business and writing a business plan. Finally, you might want to recruit key staff msot notably a chef if you are not planning to cook yourself. For advice relevant to your area, you might want to speak with your local chamber of commerce as well as your local business advice bureau. If you are a franchisee, the franchiser should provide you with advice about setting up your restaurant.
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Try this website that gives information for the entire state of NC.  One of those links should lead you to what you specifically want.\n\nhttp://www.nc-van.org/nc_resources/index.asp
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Here is the website for the state laws of NC.   I would recommend checking here first for general requirements for ALFs in your state.  you can search the statutes by keywords. \n\nI think this will be a good starting point.  \nhttp://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/Statutes/Statutes.asp
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Fictitious name/business name registration would suffice. Businesses, even the smallest home-based operations, are required to register with either their city or county. Check with your city or county office the procedures in filing for business registration.\n\nLicenses are for specific businesses (e.g. restaurant, daycare) and marketing businesses are not often asked to apply for licenses. But to be sure, contact your county and ask for the requirements. On the Web, you can start by going to your Secretary of State website, which often have the information on how to start a business in your area.\n\nGenerally, businesses need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) or federal tax identification number. The EIN is used to identify a business entity such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership. Sole proprietorships that need to pay federal excise of employment taxes are required to get an EIN. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web site at http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98350,00.html contains all the information you need about EIN and how to apply for an EIN electronically.\n\nA business that sells any tangible item is required to get a sales and use tax license. Sales and use tax that applies to the retail purchase, retail site, rental, storage, use or consumption of tangible personal property and certain services vary between states. Check with your state Comptroller office for the requirements and procedures in getting a sales tax number.\n\nAnother thing to consider is zoning permit, especially for home-based business. This is especially important if clients will be going to your home. While many home based entrepreneurs get away with not having to file zoning permits, the litmus test is often the neighbors. If a neighbor complains, then that's when the zoning board typically steps in.