How to Start a Food Business - LEW 2026

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
04/03/2026
 
Note:
Wednesday 04th March
 
Time:
Please select your preferred time
 
Category:
Enterprise Week
 

This FREE service gives you the opportunity to discuss your idea/business confidentially and seek further information on LEO supports and services. You will chat with one of our mentors on a one-to-one basis for 45 minutes. This clinic is sector specific to the Food and Drink sector.

Free
 
 

Business Advice Clinic (Food & Drink) 

 The Food and Drink advice clinic is suitable for anyone planning or currently producing food and/or drink product(s).

It doesn't matter if you are experimenting out of a back kitchen at home, producing for a market stall or a larger-scale producer, this clinic will help you answer any questions you have about the food business.

  • Food Safety and Regulations
  • Supply Chain
  • Starting a food business
  • labelling
  • Scaling up
  • Accessing markets and business opportunities
  • Technical & troubleshooting
  • Production and equipment
  • And everything in between

Book your place to speak to a mentor on a one to one basis for 45 minutes.

Please select your preferred time slot: 9-10am, 10-11am, 11-12am, 12-1pm.

Booking is essential.

Please Note: This Business Advice Clinic is only for businesses currently trading or planning on trading in Waterford City or County.

If you are based outside of Waterford please contact the relevant LEO to access a similar service. A full listing of LEO offices are available by following this link - Find Your Local Enterprise Office