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Mobile Pitches / Events

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:45:56 GMT

I am starting my business plan for a mobile catering business and need some help...... 1. Who do I contact to get a roadside pitch? 2. How much is

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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:43:04 GMT

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Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:14:51 GMT

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Advice needed on how to use a generator and gas etc

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:48:44 GMT

hello, i have been working in the catering industry for years now and have decided to set up my own mobile catering trailer. I have done alot of

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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:19:00 GMT

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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:11:57 GMT

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Selling SHRIMPS! On My Catering Truck

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:42:17 GMT

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

Online Food and Hygiene Certificate

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:37:09 GMT

hi sorry if this question has already been posted. i am thinking of starting a jacket potato stall. to trade at local carboots initially. i need a

Starting a Fish and Chip Catering Business

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:49:13 GMT

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

Have Recently Purchased a Mobile Catering Trailer

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:27:20 GMT

Your story is of great motivation to myself, i have recently purchased a mobile catering trailer and have trained a friend so she can work full time

CARPENTRY TO CATERING ,WHAT ARE MY CHANCES?

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:07:12 GMT

I have been self-employed for over 30 years; but would dearly love to get out of the building trade. I am in a position to buy a catering trailer/van

What Gas and Elect Safety Certs do I need?

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:06:56 GMT

Good afternoon all, I have recently ventured into the mobile catering business and am having extreme difficulties finding anyone that will give my

Started a Catering Business, But told to move on Help!!

Sat, 30 May 2009 20:21:26 GMT

I recently set up a burger van business after being made redundant. I did not want to be a jobcentre statistic so took the plunge. It started well I

Mobile Catering Insurance

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:05:49 GMT

I have a catering trailer which i recently bought and i am wondering how i go about getting a lpg certificate? Where? And What insurance or public

I have Taken Delivery of a Catering Trailer

Wed, 13 May 2009 22:59:46 GMT

Hi David Firstly- your site is a terrific help - thanks. I have taken delivery of a trailer and am starting up on my pitch next month - I am sooooo

Interested in Running a Catering Trailer in Ireland

Wed, 13 May 2009 22:25:54 GMT

im interested in running a catering trailer for events and fairs etc in ireland. Do you know what licences, permissions, i may need, it will be

What about fridges/freezers at night?

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:37:19 GMT

Like everyone else I would like to thank you for the effort you put in to this section. I took delivery of a starter trailer yesterday, very excited

Should I invest In a Mobile Coffee Van, Cost 14,000

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:33:23 GMT

I am interested in starting a mobile coffee (proper coffee done the traditional way) with a purpose built mobile coffee van that will cost me 14,000.

Thinking Of Starting Up Our Own Catering Business

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:39:45 GMT

Hi, My husband and I are thinking of starting up our own catering business, like yourself, by using a catering van. We live in Sittingbounre Kent,

2200 For A Street Trading Consent????????

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:10:39 GMT

So i've found a nice little 2nd hand starter trailer, got my 4x4 for the trailer. Passed my NCASS food hygeine online course, had the trailer

Starting Out With a Mobile Catering Business.

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:20:38 GMT

hi Ive been reading about your experience and must say its a great help knowing you went through what i am now! I'm due to be made redundant in 2

Waste Materials and Your Catering Business

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:49:24 GMT

Hi, i am seriously thinking about getting into the mobile catering business. My main concern revolves around getting rid of waste water/materials

Is The Catering Business Market Flooded?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:20:13 GMT

hi i was just wondering if building my own burger van would be cheaper.Also do you think that this market is flooded at the

Pay Tax or not to pay Tax, that is the question...lol

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:53:50 GMT

We are starting out in the business very soon, have received the pitch, got a trailer in mind, food hygiene courses completed and the money available

Needing the Loo!

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:48:52 GMT

Hi I have sought out a pitch on a medium sized industrial estate and am now taking my hygiene certificates etc. to start trading from a trailer

Good Small Business-But We Need More Sales

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:37:32 GMT

My partner runs a burger van and has a site on an industrial estate in Wales. Custom is ok but we cannot seem to attract the office workers on the

Coffe and Muffin Van

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:40:31 GMT

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

Inspired Me To Start My Own Small Business

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:47:21 GMT

Hello, Your story inspired me to start my own business. If you could answer my question it would be great.. What legal requirements do I need to

Insurance Prices For Mobile Catering Trailers

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:36:00 GMT

Hi there, first things first great site! I'm looking at working from a mobile burger van. I have max no claims and the best price i got was 1275 for

Selling Grilled Food On My Catering Trailer Business

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:33:27 GMT

Hello, Your page is very useful :D I have a idea to sell grilled food on weekends, and as I have no idea how will it work I Have decided to pick

Do I need to apply for a HGV license

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:45:55 GMT

Hi my name is Noor, I am a chef and used to work in a restaurant.Now i am trying to open a fast food trailer but, i am a bit confused and need your

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Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:21:09 GMT

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Starting A House Cleaning Business

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:33:45 GMT

Starting a house cleaning business offers you a fast and steady income stream that you can start in the area that you live in.No need for expensive equipment or large start up capital. see the fact here

Start Part Time and See How It Goes..

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:05:48 GMT

Me and my friend are very interested in starting up our own burger van business on the side of our every day jobs. We are looking to start off doing

Need more Info Looking For Venues

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:30:51 GMT

I would like to go and work in the festivals around england with a burger van but I haven't purchased one yet. Could you tell me a good way of

Starting A Child Care Business

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:50:41 GMT

Starting a child care business can be a very rewarding business that let's you positively impact a child life at such an early age.Are you up for that kind of responsibility? Find out

Writing and Working From Home

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:10:38 GMT

The most important thing that you can do when you work from home is figure out how to do what you and what you are good at, at the same time. For

The Proud Owners Of a Great Real Estate Office

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:20:30 GMT

When my husband and I first married he was studying for his CPA exam while working as an accountant for a car dealership. I was a real estate agent

Thinking of Trading Outside a College

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:26:45 GMT

I thought your story and tips are great I'm actually looking to do this myself asap. I already have a vehicle in the pipeline and poss contacts for

I've been Thinking about Running a Curry Van for Years

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:17:23 GMT

Very interesting stuff. I've been ruminating on running a curry van for years. There's a possibility of redundancy from my job that would maybe give

Thinking of Buying a Jiffy Van to Sell Pies

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:46:47 GMT

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

Can I Get All The Facts

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:14:10 GMT

Hi I found this very useful indeed, i am in accountancy and it sounds silly but i have wanted to do this for so long. Your story has really

catering on prison land

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:37:38 GMT

hi i have been giving permission from the governor of our local prison.To set up my catering van three days a week to serve staff and visitors Do i

Waiting for the Local Council Planner

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:43:49 GMT

Hi you have inspired me to take the plunge and i am now waiting for the local council planner to let me know whether i can trade from a lay by off the

ice cream wars - burger van wars?

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:24:17 GMT

How prevalent is 'family' and 'extortion' in the burger van world? I'm interested in the business, but not interested in entering a world with

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Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:38:18 GMT

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Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:06:03 GMT

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Can I Use a Parking Bay?

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:05:44 GMT

Hi enjoyed your story, i have a question for you, i have found a pitch in a busy area of students, however the only parking in the area is a pay and

Writing a Marketing Plan The The Beginners Guide

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:56:01 GMT

Writing a marketing plan is a great way to plan how to promote your business properly.This beginners guide will help you establish how to begin

Starting Business As a Freelance Writer Perfect for You Or Not

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 23:23:54 GMT

Starting business as a freelance writer may be the ideal opportunity for you, if you love to write and want to work from home -then read on