These top tips for creating a street food stall will help you launch your business and have people returning time and time again…
Our current climate has made it more accessible than ever for budding chefs to get their food – and their name – out there. Nowadays, you don’t have to save thousands to buy a restaurant for people to discover you, you can do something as simply as creating a street food stall. The humble food stall has evolved from what it once was – a rickety table under a cover in a Sunday market to a hub of creativity, panache and really delicious food. If you’re a budding chef looking to take your skills to the next level, why not take your hand at a food stall? Here are our top tips for creating a street food stall…
Create a business plan
Every successful business needs a business plan and creating a street food stall is no exception. In your plan ensure you outline everything from what all your costs will be, how much revenue you hope to produce, how you will price your items and any other overheads you feel you might have. This will help you in the long run ensure you don’t run out of money before you’ve even started.
Have a snappy name and branding
When it comes to creating a street food stall, you need to make sure you have a name and branding that will catch people’s attention. Try to think of a play on words that relates to the food you will be producing, and colours that will attract attention, but also look appealing. Why not create a few different ideas and ask friends and family to vote on their favourite?
Check you have all the equipment you need
Depending on the food you are looking to serve, you will need a variety of different equipment when creating a street food stall. Be sure you have a surface for your food, the equipment you need to cook and a pop up gazebo will be essential to protect you from any bad weather. Don’t forget the essentials such as sauces and condiments, plates and cutlery, as well as the larger items you need to create the food.
Ensure you have the correct licences
Before you pitch up your food stall, you need to ensure you are fully legal to do so. Be sure you have your food hygiene certifications, are registered with the Environmental Health as a food trader, have your street trading licences and liability insurance for employrees and the public – as well as many more. You can find out more about these here.
Refine your recipes
Once you’ve pitched your stall, you want to ensure your food is worth paying for. Refine your recipes until you can be sure they’re the best they can be. Don’t try to spread yourself too thin – focus on a few main staples and make sure word spreads on just how good they are! Take time to practise and don’t be afraid to mix your menu up every now and again.
Here you are – everything you could need for creating a street food stall. Have any more tips? Be sure to let us know!
