Many of today's festival goers are food and drink connoisseurs, and - as a result - festival catering has transformed beyond recognition over the years. Dry noodles, warm beer, and sausage rolls are no longer festival staples, as they have come to rely on the varied food available at these summer events; after all it’s all part of the experience.The final result is a higher quality of food, a more varied choice and easy ordering and payment facilities for customers. And, this all presents an excellent opportunity for you, the mobile caterer.Here, we offer our tips for mobile catering start ups and how to make sure you get it right every time and at every festival. Here's the checklist for 'sourcing a food van and trading at events':
- A safe food preparation area- Good lighting- Storage for food, ingredients and utensils- Fridge / freezer- A grill / fryer / stove or other cooking equipment- Electrical outlets- Water heaters and tanks- A hand washing sink and a dish-washing sink (yes you need two)
And when it comes to the actual event, BE INFORMED. Make sure that you know everything about the event, what’s there, what power supplies will you have, where will you be located etc. That way there will be no surprises when you get there, which could potentially put you out of business before the opening band performs!
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