Hot Dog, Candy Floss & Specialist Carts

How to Find a Secure Place to Store my Trailer Overnight  
I have asked on FB if anyone knows where I can store my trailer overnight securely - preferably with access to electrical points, but no one has got back …

Quickest Way To Heat Hotdogs 
Hi, I'm in the process of opening a food unit with my husband. We're serving probably 3 varieties, bought precooked and heating them up ourselves. …

Quickest way for hotdogs 
Hi, I'm in the process of opening a food unit with my husband. We're serving probably 3 varieties, bought precooked and heating them up ourselves. We …

Street Traders License Legislation in Scotland 
As an Environmental Health Officer working in a Scottish licensing section I would like to clarify a point regarding the need for a street traders license. …

How to Start a Candy Floss Cart Business in London 
Hello :) I'm thinking of selling candy floss for a business in London from a cart in a street, as I read that profit is high and startup cost is low. …

Mobile Pizza Business - So Much to Think About. 
I'm thinking of starting a mobile pizza business, using a catering trailer and as much of the equipment to be gas powered to give me more freedom of where …

Wanting to Buy a Waffle/crepe Tricycle- Any Advice Greatly Appreciated 
Hi guys, I'm wanting to set up selling waffles and crepes at my friends busy farmers market. I am totally new to all this and the idea of a tricycle …

Where To Make Candy Floss Before Events and Store Machine Afterwards 
I'm thinking of buying a Candy Floss Machine, but my kitchen is tiny and don't have a lot of room to make up or store anything. My question is where does …

Candy Floss and Popcorn Cart Business 
Hello Dave I have just recently got a candy floss machine and Popcorn machine, i am looking at how to start selling, i have looked at your page which …

Want To Sell Chinese Food on Catering Trailer 
Hi David Just first time look at your website, and love it. Full of useful info!!! My idea is to stay away from typical food type, like burger and …

Interested in Starting a Pancake Stall 
Hi I'm interested in starting a pancake or crepe stall , now the pancakes and we'll be all ready made from and come from ASDA, will there be any competition, …

Can I Sell Hot Food and Ice Cream in the Same Catering Van 
Hi, my girlfriend and I have recently bought a catering van and want to sell hot potatoes with hot and cold fillings; also we want to serve ice creams …

Information to Avoid Food Wastage - Jacket Potato Business 
Hi, Can you possibly offer me some advice I am thinking of starting a small static mobile jacket potato business. I have been found out allot of …

17 Yrs Old Recently Built an Ice Cream Bike 
My dad and I have recently built a ice cream bike and I would like to sell ice cream sealed with the bike. So do I need any form of license to sell ice …

Thinking of Buying a Candy Floss Maker and Cart  
Seriously considering buying a candy floss unit, saw a guy selling it on a local shopping precinct and he seemed to being doing well. My questions …

Mobile Pick and Mix Cart Business 
Hi, My sister are me are hoping to set up a mobile pick and mix cart also selling homemade fudge. We are thinking of trading at local fairs, car boots …

Soft Ice Cream Van Business - Start Up Information 
Hi Jim here, Looking for any information or directions on starting a soft ice cream business, prices, guides insurance, licence etc. Any help would …

Starting a Mobile Catering Pancake Business 
I want to set up a pancake business and really want to get stuck in.I also have 12 years catering experience so I am confident. I just wanted to ask, …

Considering Opening Jacket Potato Business 
I have just read your story as I am considering opening a jacket potato business. I currently work in an estate agents in a small town, and the amount …

Mobile Catering - Stay Clear of Burgers/Hot dogs as There is Too Much Competition. 
Hiya, Looking to get into the mobile catering industry. But want to stay clear of the burgers/hot dogs as feel there is too much competition. I …

Get Started - Small Jacket Potato Unit Towed By a Bicycle Around Offices? 
Dear Sir/Madam I have for many years thought about selling jacket potatoes on a mobile basis, I now live on the river Thames in-between Wands worth …

Selling SHRIMPS! On My Catering Truck  
David, A quick question, with your experience, how well do you think a shrimp truck would fare? I am planning the site in a shopping mall and would …

Starting a Fish and Chip Catering Business 
Hi, I would love to get my own mobile fish and chip van, and maybe do my local area at weekends. However would there be much call for fish and chips …

Coffe and Muffin Van 
Hi, I am looking into purchasing a small mobile coffee and muffin van. I intend to make the muffins and cookies from home so i wont actually be cooking …

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Thinking of Buying a Jiffy Van to Sell Pies 
Hi there, I loved reading your article... if your food is as good as your article then you must have made some great money ;) I am toying with the …

Just Been Offered A Jacket Potatoe Catering Site 
Hi i have just been offered a site for a jacket potato unit in my town centre. The thing is i am not too sure what to do as there is another unit that …