by Alex L. Senara (Author), Eric P. Lozarita (Author), Rodelo T. Salburo (Author) This practical handbook presents an informative guide on starting up a catering business. It is written by a food service professional who has been in the industry for more than 10 years. The author shares knowledge and expertise in various fundamentals of creating a successful catering business. Further, the author carefully emphasizes the importance of becoming an effective, efficient, and effectual caterer by including tips, reminders, and concrete solutions on certain issues and concerns in catering. This handbook is a valuable resource material to all aspiring caterers and even professional caterers. The guide notes are very simple and easy to follow. Important information have been highlighted for better understanding. The handbook also has discussion questions to follow up comprehension and would further facilitate classroom interaction and learning. Generally, this handbook is for everybody who wants to have a successful catering business. Author Biography Dr. Rodelo Torres Salburo is currently an Associate Professor in Management, College of Business and Economics at Aksum University, Axum City, Tigray Region, Federal Republic of Ethiopia. Dr. Salburo holds the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management from the University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City, a Master's degree in Business Administration and Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management both from the University of the Visayas, Cebu City. Dr. Salburo was a Banquet Service Coordinator at Marriott Hotel, Cebu City. The teaching career began when became a Hotel and Restaurant Management faculty at the University of Visayas, Cebu City, and have served for 7 years as the Dean of the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at La Salle University, Ozamiz City and was appointed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Regional Quality Assessor of the Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism Management programs of Region X. Dr. Salburo was also appointed in February 2014 by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as Competency Assessor in the National Certificates (NC II) of the Food and Beverage Services, Bartending, Housekeeping, and Front Office. Dr. Salburo is the Founding President of the Council of Hospitality Management Deans and Heads (COHMDAH) in Region X Northern Mindanao, and also served for 2 years as the Dean of the School of Culinary, Hotel and Restaurant Services Technology at Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, Tangub City.