Climate Camper Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have been researching mobile catering for some time now and I'm putting the finishing touches to my business plan just ahead of when I take early retirement next year. My two bibles have been Profitable Mobile Catering (NCASS) and Street Food Revolution (Richard Johnson). The one thing that has alluded me thus far however is the cost of pitches at festivals and events around the country. I have telephoned around but promoters are either very reticient to talk figures or they claim pitches are already taken for the next 2-3 years! Clearly pitch fees vary from size to size and event to event but if anyone has any knowledge or guidance in this area and are prepared to share it then please let me know. Thank you. Incidentally, I do not expect to get rich quick or work short hours but I would like to give up the day job and share my passion for quality food and maybe pass something on to my children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoghurt on a Stick Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 This may help; http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/traders/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Syke's Dog Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thank you for the reply. Not ready to experience the white heat of Glastonbury just yet but I shall monitor the application process. Like most things in life, the more I see the less I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 I have been researching mobile catering for some time now and I'm putting the finishing touches to my business plan just ahead of when I take early retirement next year. My two bibles have been Profitable Mobile Catering (NCASS) and Street Food Revolution (Richard Johnson). The one thing that has alluded me thus far however is the cost of pitches at festivals and events around the country. I have telephoned around but promoters are either very reticient to talk figures or they claim pitches are already taken for the next 2-3 years! Clearly pitch fees vary from size to size and event to event but if anyone has any knowledge or guidance in this area and are prepared to share it then please let me know. Thank you. Incidentally, I do not expect to get rich quick or work short hours but I would like to give up the day job and share my passion for quality food and maybe pass something on to my children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Syke's Dog Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Thank you for the advice. I'm going to the UK Street Food Awards tomorrow in London and hope to pick up some more tips. My particular interest is in a mobile bakery supplying speciality breads to other traders thus cutting down their costs with regards to transport, storage, site traffic, environmental footprint, etc. There are some excellent vendors of top quality meat out there but often their choice of bread is very poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCChute Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi Bill, Picking up this thread... how did you get on at the UK Street Food Awards? I'm trying to get an idea myself. Many thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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