Hi all,

I'm new to this, I have looked at previous threads and not found answers but please bear with me if I am repeating anything

I am in the process of moving to Zurich (following hubby's job) and am starting to wonder about filling my time once I'm there.

I am a part time chef here helping a friend who runs her own catering business. I would love to start something similar in Zurich once we are settled and didn't want to leave it until then to find out the in's & out's so to speak.

My plan would be to do outside catering (parties, dinner parties Christenings etc) primarily for the English speaking community although I am determined to become a German speaking expat.

I have 2 smallish kids and have to fit around school etc hence the part time need, but I am determined to occupy myself and not get bored.

So I guess my questions are:

1. where can I find out the legal requirements for catering businesses (health & safety etc)
2. what type of visa will I need (Hubby's company have said they will provide for me but want to make sure I ask for the correct one)
3. does anyone know of a similar business already running? perhaps I could simply try & help out there as I do here.

As I said sorry if I missed an existing thread that covers these points.

Thanks in advance for any help