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DINING with DURDEN: Brussels Sprouts
Hello, my name is Durden and I am a Bichon Frise. According to my patrons, that is a kind of dog. Over the years, my Patron, The Guy, has done a considerable amount of cooking. When he is in the kitchen, I watch his every move. Consequently, I consider myself an expert on many things […]
PEDALING @ CHEFS CENTER!
A Chefs Center success story, Edward Belden peddled his way to making ice cream in his own shop at 458 W. Main in Downtown Los Angeles.
ON THE SET: Networking for Film Catering
NETWORKING IN THE FILM CATERING BUSINESS You can ask most caterers, entertainment and otherwise, and most of them will say that referrals are one of the most important sources for business if not the most. Some tips for networking in the film catering business: Move First, it goes without saying that you will more […]
CHEFS CENTER SEMINAR SERIES 5/13-JORGE CAUGHMAN PT.2
The second part of Jorge’s presentation on business start ups.
CHEFS CENTER SEMINAR SERIES 5/13-JORGE CAUGHMAN PT.1
Our very own Jorge Caughman explains his 12 points for creating a business plan and an investor pitch.
CHEFS CENTER SEMINAR SERIES-1/25/14 -The Opportunity Fund PART ONE
Ranato Lucioni, Operations manager guiding clients through the “Opportunity Fund” requirements that can help fund your business growth. This is a not-for-profit social enterprise helping thousands of California businesses build financial stability. Their strategy combines microloans for small businesses, microwaving’s accounts, and community real estate financing. They are California’s leading microfinance provider.
ON THE SET: MIGAS
The Chefs Center of California is in the business of supporting small businesses. This includes sometimes indirectly supporting independent film and TV. This author and the Chefs Center General Manager, Larry Bressler, were even given imdb credit for their support of Eat With Me, the foodie feature love story that showcases the talents of a […]
GIVING IT ALL AWAY–Tips for sampling and selling your products
Many artisans that make their products at the Chefs Center will have to, at one point or another, do sampling. At farmers markets, food shows (such as the rapidly approaching Artisanal L.A.) or even on the floor of Whole Foods Markets, a good food demo operation can make a serious difference. According to an article […]
THE YEAR IN FOOD: 2013
It’s late December. Time to look back on that barometer of agrarian society: what happened around food and the food business. Locally, it was a great year. It was time to say goodbye to a few businesses that incubated here. Goodie Girls hatched and opened not one, but two stores from which to sell their […]
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