Websites for street food traders
Web design for street food traders: £249.99 to build, then £49.99 a month, no minimum term. People need to know where you are this week, and how to book you for an event.
A street food business has two completely separate customers. The public need to know where the van will be and when, which changes weekly. Event organisers, weddings and businesses want to book you months ahead.
The second is where the money is, and it is the one most traders serve worst, relying on a social media account that an event organiser will never scroll through.
What your customers want answered
- Where will you be this week
- Can I book you for an event or a wedding
- What does it cost to hire you, and how many can you feed
- What is on the menu, and can you do dietary requirements
- What do you need on site — power, space, access
A proper page for private hireCapacity per hour, menu options, minimum numbers, what you need on site, and a price guide. Event organisers are comparing suppliers on exactly this, and a trader who publishes it is easy to shortlist while the competition is still being asked to message back.
A location schedule only on social media
Customers searching for you today will not find a post from Tuesday. A simple where-to-find-us page, kept current, catches people looking for lunch right now.
Where to find you
Street food customers need to know where you will be. Keep a schedule of pitches, markets and events up to date. Show your menu and photos of your food.
Private hire
Weddings, parties and corporate events often book street food. Explain private hire clearly: minimum numbers or spend, how many people you can serve per hour, menus for events and what you need on site. A form that asks for the date, location and guest numbers lets you reply with a quote quickly.
Events you suit
Explain the events you cater for: weddings, festivals, corporate days, private parties and community events. For each, say how food is served, how many people you can feed per hour and whether you offer a set menu or let guests choose.
Event organisers need practical details: the size of your van or stall, power, water and gas requirements, how long setup takes and whether you hold insurance and a food hygiene rating. Give a guide to pricing for private hire, such as per head or minimum spend.
Common questions
- What should a street food trader's website include?
- Where you'll be, menu, photos, hygiene rating, private hire information and how to enquire.
- Should private hire have its own page?
- Yes. It is a valuable separate search.
- How do I keep my schedule current?
- A simple list you can update, or ask me to update it.
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Tell me about your business.
One message is enough to start. I’ll read it and reply myself, usually with a couple of questions and a clear price.
Liam Tapp, Website Builds