Business Idea Center: Chef - Professions

Bakery

Bakery

Cook up a business with a combination of culinary and business skills.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? No
Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast

Create a cozy spot for travelers to rest with a B&B.
Startup Costs: $100,000 +
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Buffet-Only Restaurant

Buffet-Only Restaurant

Let customers customize their dinners at a buffet restaurant.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? No
Catering

Catering

Love food? Love people? Bring your interests together with a catering business.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Catering Truck

Catering Truck

Offer the convenience of a mobile food business.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Chocolate Making

Chocolate Making

If your chocolate expertise can offer something the grocery store candy aisle can't, you could be in business.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
Chuck Wagon

Chuck Wagon

Start a mobile restaurant business to bring food to your hungry customers.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Cookie Gift Business

Cookie Gift Business

Have a knack for baking? Create delicious gifts.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
Cookie Sales

Cookie Sales

Get people to line up for your addicting desserts.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? Yes
Cooking Classes

Cooking Classes

Cook up a recipe for business success with culinary classes.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Part Time: Can be operated part-time.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? No
Dessert Shop

Dessert Shop

Satisfy your customers' sweet tooth with a dessert shop.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
Doughnut Shop and Bulk Sales

Doughnut Shop and Bulk Sales

Pull in your dough with this sweet business.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Franchises Available? Yes
Online Operation? No
Food Kiosk

Food Kiosk

Serve food to your customers without having to lease a shop.
Startup Costs: $2,000 - $10,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
Food Truck

Food Truck

Chase you culinary dream on wheels.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes
Fresh Pasta Making

Fresh Pasta Making

Supply Italian restaurants with authentic, fresh pasta.
Startup Costs: $10,000 - $50,000
Home Based: Can be operated from home.
Franchises Available? No
Online Operation? Yes