Module 1: Unit 1.2

Question 1

FDA Requirements for an Offsite Caterer

Answer 1

• Structural & Equipment Requirements
• Administrative Requirements

Question 2

Caterer is expected to run their business out of a licensed kitchen that can handle their projected operation

Answer 2

Structural & Equipment Requirements

Question 3

All food transport equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent, and maintain the necessary temperatures (41degrees Fahrenheit for cold foods & 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot meals), & be free from contaminants

Answer 3

Structural & Equipment Requirements

Question 4

All transportation-related vehicles must be built, outfitted, and maintained to prevent contamination of any food, tools, utensils, tableware, or linen

Answer 4

Structural & Equipment Requirements

Question 5

A certified powered serving device will be needed for continuous food service that lasts longer than 4 hrs, such as portable steam tables & refrigerator tables

Answer 5

Structural & Equipment Requirements

Question 6

A self-contained hand washing station is required from caterers, or a permanently plumbed station with hot & cold water pressure

Answer 6

Structural & Equipment Requirements

Question 7

Only a catering permit is necessary from a food outlet authorized to provide catering to an event location

Answer 7

Administrative Requirements

Question 8

All goods sold separately over the counter, such as sandwiches, cookies, bagels, & doughnuts, must be packaged in food-grade packaging/placed in containers

Answer 8

Administrative Requirements

Question 9

Licensed restaurants are exempt from needing a separate catering permit. However they must inform the health department that they offer catering services

Answer 9

Administrative Requirements

Question 10

A business owned exclusively by a single individual who assumes full responsibility for all assets & obligations; This structure grants you full control & authority over the business but also entails bearing all potential losses

Answer 10

Sole Proprietorship

Question 11

Worth considering if you prefer collaborating with individuals possessing complementary skills

Answer 11

Partnership
*note: Under Phil. law, a partnership enjoys a distinct legal personality separate from its owners

Question 12

All partners share unlimited liability

Answer 12

General Partnership

Question 13

Limits liability for some partners

Answer 13

Limited Partnership

Question 14

Where to establish Sole Proprietorship? and secure a business name?

Answer 14

Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)

Question 15

Where to consult for Partnership registration?

Answer 15

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Question 16

For those planning to open a larger restaurant venture. With a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 shareholders

Answer 16

Corporation

Question 17

Like a Partnership, a ______ is a separate entity from its owners and must be registered with the _____

Answer 17

Corporation
SEC

Question 18

Registration is mandatory regardless of whether your business operates online/physically

Answer 18

Registration with DTI or SEC

Question 19

Obtaining a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is a foundational step achieved by obtaining a Mayor’s Permit

Answer 19

Business Permits & Licenses

Question 20

For Business Permits & Licenses, the specific requirements may vary based on your municipality, so consulting your ________ is advisable

Answer 20

Local Government Units (LGUs)

Question 21

Common prerequisites in Business Permits & Licences include:

Answer 21

-Barangay Clearance
-DTI Business Name Certificate for Sole Proprietorships or Certificate of SEC Registration for Corp. and Partnerships
-Community Tax Cert/Cedula
-A Sanitary Permit
-If you lease a space, include the Contract of Lease
-If own property, provide a copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)/Tax Declaration

Question 22

A fundamental requirement for conducting business in the Philippines

Answer 22

Registration with the BIR & SSS

Question 23

No business can operate without _______

Answer 23

Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Question 24

Registering with the ______ is essential for ensuring the well-being of your employees

Answer 24

Social Security System (SSS)

Question 25

If your food business involves producing or selling food products, it must align with regulations set forth by the _____

Answer 25

Food & Drug Administration

Question 26

Offers specialized protection to address the particular requirements of catering companies

Answer 26

Catering Insurance

Question 27

Caterers are protected from the specific hazards associated with running a catering business by catering insurance, a specialized sort of ______

Answer 27

Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)

Question 28

A safety net of protections that also includes general liability insurance, tools and equipment insurance

Answer 28

Catering liability insurance

Question 29

A trend in the catering industry that provides catering services in an eco-friendly way, striving to reduce food waste, and implementing more seasonal ingredients

Answer 29

Sustainable catering

Question 30

A growing number of businesses integrate food online ordering software such as Revolution Ordering

Answer 30

Online Ordering

Question 31

The market encourages using locally-sourced ingredients and creating dishes with sustainable products

Answer 31

Farm-to-table Catering

Question 32

Caterers are slowly introducing dishes from all over the world as the customers want to experience new things

Answer 32

Global Cuisine

Question 33

Trends in the Catering Industry

Answer 33

Sustainable Catering
Online Ordering
Farm-to-table Catering
Global Cuisine