The desire to dine and drink outside grows stronger as summer approaches. Seasonal festivals and events offer the perfect opportunity to introduce a variety of food and food concepts to an audience that is captive. Street food is a great place to start if you’re thinking about catering, but don’t know where to begin.
You should always do research on the market and the competition before you start a new business. You can then decide on how you want to “pitch” your business. If you are running a street-food business, this will help you decide which events to target.
Types of cuisine
Certain foods are eaten in the streets of certain countries. Street food is popular in many countries, including the Far East, South America and India. If you plan to serve street food from these countries in the UK you’ll need to know how to cook and serve them. Street food can also be made by cooking food from one region in the UK, or by using local and seasonal produce.
Transport and Equipment
After deciding on the type of food that you want to serve, you need to make sure you have the appropriate transport or venue as well as the necessary equipment for outdoor cooking. You can serve street food from any vehicle, from a bicycle or van to a trailer, campervan or hut. You will need to make sure that the vehicle you use has both the cooking and storage equipment you require. For Trailer Parts, contact autoandtrailer.com
Legal issues are important for any business. You will need to register your business with HMRC and obtain any licences you may require. Also, ensure that all food preparations are safe and hygienic. You can find more information on how to prepare safe street food on the Food Standards Agency website.
