Course Details:

Date: Wednesday 9th September

Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm

Venue: Cavan Innovation & Technology Centre, Dublin Road, Cavan H12 R6D6

Introduction:

Are you passionate about food and dreaming of launching your very own food start up.  If so, this fast-moving half day in person workshop is targeted at anyone thinking about starting a food business, or those within the first 24 months of doing so and will provide a roadmap of the possible journey ahead. Whether you are just at idea stage or are a dab hand in the kitchen and want to explore turning your product idea into a business opportunity, this short half day session is for you.

Guest Speaker: A Cavan based food entrepreneur will also tell their story on how they started their food business and will share tips and advice.    

Who Should Attend:

The target participants for this workshop is anyone with even a vague interest in starting any type of food business.  The content is diverse enough to be relevant to those interested in starting a cafe/restaurant, food trucks, selling at farmers markets, supplying shops and foodservice operators or those with an interest in Ecommerce direct selling. 

Why Attend:

• Connect with other likeminded aspiring food entrepreneurs.
• Be guided by our food industry expert running the workshop.
• Have an opportunity to ask the key questions you have always wanted answered.
• Understand the road map of next steps.

Workshop Content: 

Delivered by James Burke, a leading advisor in the food sector, it will cover the following topics:

• Understanding County Cavan's local food culture.
• Food in tourism.
• Where to sell your product – getting your product to the customer from farmers markets right through to supplying the retailers, cafes etc.
• Exploring the basic tools to get started.
• Ensuring you have the right product and can make a profit.
• Understanding the basic legal requirements.
• Guest Speaker: A local food producer will also tell their story on how they started their food business and share tips and advice.

About the trainer:

This course will be delivered by James Burke, JB&A Food & Retail Business Advisors, on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Cavan.