Nairobi • Business listing guide List Your Catering Business on Cottlink (Nairobi) How Nairobi caterers can build a Cottlink profile that is ready for enquiries, covering menus, event sizes, the areas you serve, food safety language, tastings, deposits, a clear WhatsApp path, and when Premium makes sense. People looking for a caterer in Nairobi usually have a date in mind and a lot of questions. A family in Kasarani is planning a ruracio, an office in Upper Hill needs lunch for a training day, a couple wants a garden wedding in Karen, or a church in Embakasi is hosting a fundraiser. Before they call, they want to know what you cook, how many guests you can handle, whether you serve their area, whether you are safe and reliable, and how bookings and deposits work. A clear Cottlink listing answers those questions in one place and gives you a single link to share with event planners, venues, churches, offices and past clients. This guide is about getting found and booked. It is not a cooking or business-startup guide. Show your menus clearly Your menu is the heart of your profile. Describe the food you are known for in plain words: Kenyan buffet staples such as pilau, chapati, nyama choma and stews; Swahili or coastal dishes; continental menus; vegetarian options; breakfast and tea service; finger food and canapés; or cakes and desserts. Group them by event type if that helps, such as corporate lunches, weddings, family functions and children's parties. If you can handle dietary needs such as halal, vegetarian, vegan or allergy-aware cooking, say so, but only if you can do it properly and consistently. You do not need to publish every price. If you do share sample packages, make sure they are current and explain what each includes. When you list catering services in Nairobi, use the words customers type into search, for example "wedding caterer Nairobi," "corporate catering Westlands" or "event catering near me," and check the catering services Nairobi search on Cottlink to see how your profile will sit alongside others. Be specific about event sizes Event size is one of the first filters a customer uses. State the range you are comfortable with, from small home gatherings to large weddings or conferences, and be honest about your limits. If you can scale up by bringing in extra staff or partner kitchens, explain how that works. Say whether you offer full service (setup, serving staff, crockery, chafing dishes, cleanup) or drop-off delivery only, and whether you can provide tents, tables or décor through partners. Clear scope stops you from receiving enquiries you cannot serve. Name the areas you serve Traffic and distance matter a lot for hot food. List the areas you cover regularly, for example the CBD and Upper Hill, Westlands and Kilimani, Karen and Lang'ata, Kasarani and Thika Road, Embakasi and Syokimau, or Ruaka and Kiambu Road, and whether you travel to venues outside Nairobi such as Limuru, Machakos or Naivasha. Explain how you handle transport charges for distant venues, and how early you arrive to set up. Customers accept travel costs when they are clear up front. Use honest food safety language Food safety is a real concern for anyone feeding guests. In general terms, catering businesses in Kenya are expected to hold the relevant county business permit, to have their premises inspected by public health officers, and to make sure food handlers carry valid medical certificates. On your profile, describe the documents you actually hold and offer to show them when a client asks. Do not invent certificates, awards or "approved by" claims, and do not list a document that has expired. You can also describe your hygiene practices in simple, truthful terms: a clean kitchen, staff with hair covered and clean uniforms, food kept hot or cold during transport, and clear labelling for dishes containing nuts or other common allergens. Specific, honest details build more trust than big slogans. Explain tastings and deposits For weddi