Food Booths Concession Stands
Operating a Food Booth, Trailer or Truck
Operating a concession stand business can be profitable and rewarding. You could start a booth part time on weekends at various events.
Importantly no food can be prepared at home. You must abide to health department regulations. Speak or visit your local health department for jurisdictional hygiene rules and regulations. When booking you must have insurance, specifically public liability insurance and product liability insurance for specific amounts ( 10 to 20 million $ ) Also insurance for your staff in case of an accident is required. Other insurance worth considering could be for theft, damage and fire. Speak to an insurance broker to discuss your individual requirements.
Like any other business, being a food vendor can be hard work. Dealing with organizers, suppliers, the health department and happy customers are all in a days work at events like shows, markets, fetes, rodeos, fairs, concerts and festivals.
Be organized an serve customers quickly and efficiently. Your business will need to be kept clean, well organized, friendly, fun and professional. You will want to develop good relationships with your customers to encourage repeat business, on the day and for years to come.
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Booths, mobile trailers and trucks come in all shapes, sizes and designs. Products sold include coffee, hotdogs, burgers, donuts, fries, Brats, popcorn, fairy floss, ice cream, snow cones, tacos / burritos / nachos, pizza, corn, ribs, chicken, potatoes, Brat sausages, cold drinks and more depending on the market demand. If its cooked using a BBQ, grilled or deep fried, chances are a vendor is selling it at a show or an event. The experience is part of a day.
