Catering and camp services for remote extraction sites
Starting costs about $62,500 in the United States and 11,000,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $3,570 net per month in the United States and 903,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 22 months, with 50 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $62,500 | $3,570 |
| Nigeria | 11,000,000 NGN | 903,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £42,500 | £2,500 |
| Kenya | 2,830,000 KES | 124,000 KES |
| India | 1,380,000 INR | 90,100 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Remote quarries and mines struggle to feed, house and clean up after their crews, and large contractors ignore small sites.
The solution
A turnkey offer of meals, accommodation cleaning and laundry for sites of 15 to 150 people, with a mobile or on-site kitchen.
Your customers
Remote quarries, small and medium mines, drilling and exploration sites, and contractors working in remote areas.
How you make money
Price per person per day, roughly €15 to €35 for meals and cleaning, with a minimum monthly contract.
Competition
Large contract catering groups, local caterers, cooks hired directly by the site and informal canteens.
Who has an edge
A cook, caterer or camp manager skilled in hygiene, supply and team management in tough conditions.
The risks
Reliance on one or two big contracts, costly supply logistics, sudden site closures and demanding hygiene standards.
The first 3 steps
- Map remote sites within 150 kilometres
- Meet three site managers to understand their needs
- Price a mobile kitchen and a minimum team
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €11,000 − costs €8,500 = €2,500 net per month. Revenue: 20 people × €25 a day × 22 days. Costs: food, one helper's wages, transport, gas and water, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Catering for remote sites?
About $62,500 (United States), 11,000,000 NGN (Nigeria), £42,500 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 247 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $3,570 (United States), 903,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,500 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 22 months, with 50 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Reliance on one or two big contracts, costly supply logistics, sudden site closures and demanding hygiene standards.
Where do I start?
1. Map remote sites within 150 kilometres 2. Meet three site managers to understand their needs 3. Price a mobile kitchen and a minimum team
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