Friday, October 17, 2014

Rent A Food Truck And Explore The Opportunities Of The Festival Circuit

By Patty Goff


In the summer months, people love being outdoors. Many areas host music festivals at this time of the year and often these festivals are held over a long weekend or even for an entire week. Music lovers then camp at the venue and have to prepare their own meals. A great way to make a bit of extra money is to rent a food truck and sell food at an outdoor festival, since people love the convenience of being able to buy a prepared, warm meal rather than having to struggle over a gas stove.

Outdoor music festivals have been around for many years. The most legendary of them all was probably Woodstock back in 1969. Like Woodstock, most of these events are held in the countryside and far away from the city, so the music lovers who attend can't just call and order pizza or Chinese take-out for delivery. They need to bring their own food or rely on the vendors at the festival.

If you're planning on selling meals at a festival of your choice, you first need to get permission from the organizers. You normally have to pay a fee to be able to run a stall at the event. For the more popular festivals, you'll need to contact the organizers months in advance because the competition for vending permits is quite tough.

Next, you have to decide what to sell. Know your target market by doing some research. Different festivals cater for different musical tastes and often there is a pattern in what fans of certain genres prefer to eat. At a more traditional rock festival you may still get away with serving burgers but at one that attracts a New Age kind of person, healthy and vegetarian options are a good idea.

Another important consideration is how practical it would be to prepare the meals you want to sell. Customers don't want a long wait for their order, so you should sell something that can be prepared within less than five minutes. It's also much easier to choose something that you can prepare in bulk ahead of time, such as a curry that you can simply dish up from a large pot.

It's also important to remember that your space for cold storage will be limited. This is why it's best to choose dishes that use ingredients with a long shelf life. The supply of power to your truck's refrigeration system may be unreliable so don't opt for foods that depend entirely on refrigeration, such as sushi or ice cream.

When you serve up your dishes, you'll need to supply the cutlery too. This can become quite expensive and can also lead to lots of litter. Cut down on costs and be environmentally responsible by serving something that can be eaten with your hands. You can even go further and serve dishes in edible 'bowls' or 'plates', such as bread rolls or tortillas.

Finally, your venture will only be successful if you're open for business at the right time. Most people at festivals get up later in the morning because they party until the wee hours. It's best to open a little later and stay open until late at night for those people who want a midnight snack.




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