Food & Lifestyle

Food trucks with online ordering systems are doing more than simply processing payments—they're offering a richer guest experience. Connecting hungry people with delicious food is a tried-and-tested business model, but the transaction is pretty much limited to the time and place where it's made. That is a missed opportunity. Savvy food truck operators who are able to harness new technology to enable deeper, richer relationships—which extend far beyond simply satiating immediate hunger—will be the most successful. One tech solution that continues to increase in popularity is the use of QR codes. While they've been used in Asia for quite a while, they've started to become commonplace across the U.S. Research from Statista has found that the U.S. and U.K. have seen more and more QR codes as businesses and restaurants across the world are starting to use them more regularly. In some cases, they've even taken the place of registers, with transactions now largely taking p...

With the good weather finally on the horizon and many of the restrictions we have had to put up with in the UK being lifted, you will be able to enjoy a traditional British summer BBQ. If you tend to find yourself heading to your favourite supermarket for your BBQ food and are looking to up your game a little this year, you should check out some of the great markets dotted around London. Not sure where to start your search? Below we’ve highlighted the 5 London markets we think offer the best of the best in BBQ food . BROADWAY MARKET Found in the London borough of Hackney, Broadway Market is the smallest of the markets on our list. Don’t let that fool you, though, as it commands an enviable reputation and is continuing to expand and grow. This is in part because it offers a wide range of organically sourced food, including venison, veal, freshly caught fish and rare breed pork for your own BBQ. If you try the tantalising BBQ stands they have there, though, you won’t be disappointed. STR...

Mobile hog roast business has hit the market – and it ticks all the boxes for someone who fancies a nice little earner with great potential for growth.Greedy Little Pig specialises in offering delicious hog roasts at private, corporate events and festivals along all kinds of celebratory occasions. Weddings being number one. It continues to be a firm favourite with customers for sure.The well-established business includes the all the equipment needed – including five Hog Boss ovens, a Ford Transit van with distinctive signage, gazebos, stainless steel serving counters, uniforms, a high pressure jet wash, a slick website, supplier and customer contacts and bookings for future events. there’s potential to start earning straight away and, even better, it’s being sold for a reduced price right now.The business attracts a lot of corporate bookings and hotels for weddings, but it’s equally in demand from people who are having a party at their home and want something different. ‘self serve’ o...

Starting a food truck catering in the UK requires great cooking skills, passion, and creativity. You're also likely to be self-employed, so you'll need a range of business and marketing skills, as well as the ability to plan and create menus to keep your customers happy. 1. Define your big idea As noted above, the street food trade is a competitive market. Then what about your idea that will attract customers? Is it unique? Are you bringing special experiences from a culture to your kitchen? Think about your expertise and what types of food will appeal to potential customers. It's always a good idea to put the time and effort into writing a business plan and doing a SWOT analysis so you have a clear idea of ​​how you're going to start and grow your business. Your business plan will cover important areas such as: summary of your business idea how to finance your business marketing plan Details of your menu and how much you charge your customers potential places and even...

Whether you already have a food truck caterin g business or are currently in the process of setting one up, you need to make sure that your target customers know about your business. It doesn’t matter how good your chili dogs, vegan burgers, tacos, or smoothies are, if no one knows about your business, you will not get as many sales as you may want. The thought of working on marketing for a business can make many people nervous, however, it doesn’t need to be as difficult as you may think. In the following post, we are going to highlight 20 great and easy-to-implement marketing ideas. Optimize your food truck business website for smartphones and tablets Add a blog to your site and regularly update it Make sure you have an active social media presence Use relevant and appropriate # hashtags effectively Make full use of Instagram Stories Don’t dismiss press releases, as these are still effective Book a spot in local and national trade shows as these are an excellent way to reach a gr...

In recent years, it’s becoming more and more of a trend for people to have a showstopper to their event catering like delicious hog or spit roasts . The idea of having a large complete animal fully cooked, slowly with the tenderest and most deeply and richly flavoured meats, spreading those strong aromas to all areas of the venue, is something that is really exciting, dramatic and involves all the senses. If you want to put on the event to end all events with a spit roast or hog roast, there are a lot of things you need to do beyond just picking the right meat. To help you out we are going to look at some tips for the most delicious of hog roasts . GET THAT FIRE STARTED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE Many misunderstand the process and think they need a whole lot of smoke and flames when really all you need is a nice bed of hot coals. The best way to start things off is by making nice piles in the spit with charcoal and allow them to warm up until they are very hot. BE AS EVEN AND BALANCED AS YO...

There is a lot you need to plan if have set the date and are getting married. In addition to the venue, the dress, the suit, and the honeymoon, one important thing that will be near the top of your list is the catering. Although the classic way to cater for a wedding is with either a sit-down dinner or a self-service buffet, there is nothing to stop you from doing something completely different. Remember, it’s your big day – you don’t need to stick to the status quo. That is why so many people are turning to alternative forms of wedding catering . If you are planning to have your wedding outdoors, a sit-down dinner may not be the best option anyway. One form of outdoor wedding catering that is becoming more popular is street food trucks. Before you roll your eyes and think we’re insane, consider some of the benefits of choosing wedding food trucks. HUGE VARIETY OF CUISINES TO CHOOSE FROM If you were to type into Google “ wedding food trucks London ”, you will be rewarded with a plethor...

Do you have a special round wedding anniversary that you want to celebrate with some kind of party? Whether it's your 10th, 25th, 50th, 70th, or even first birthday, you want it to be a special occasion that everyone present will enjoy and you and your partner will remember for a long time. Since food is one of the most important elements of any social gathering like a wedding anniversary, choosing the right food may have the biggest impact on how memorable the event is. To give you some ideas apart from the regular dinner or buffet that most people choose, we've put together a list of some of the more interesting and exciting outdoor wedding catering ideas. FOOD TRUCK If you want your wedding reception to have a relaxed atmosphere while still offering excitement, consider hiring a wedding food truck vendor to provide meals for your guests. Food trucks are still very popular. It will be fun to watch and smell the delicious food being prepared in front of you, even if your gue...