Catering Van Business

dvdfan

Hi,

My question is for people who have worked in the business of catering vans at venues such as concerts and race meetings

Im wondering about Catering Vans that you see at the races, concerts around the country. Any ideas if there is a waiting list for catering vans getting access to these events and is it hard to get in. Also an idea of prices would be good but i understand it can vary.

Im in a family business that runs a cafe come take-away at night and theres great profit from the night club crowd if your situated close to them so it got me thinking about getting a catering van and giving it a try. I wouldnt mind paying what i expect will be excessive renting charges if i was getting access to the right concerts/race meeting but i dont want to buy a catering van and find im not getting enough access to the right areas and stuck with a van sitting in the driveway.

A half decent second hand trailer looks to be in the €10,000-€15,000 so although im happy to take the risk because i know if i can get access to 3-4 half decent venues a week id be making a decent profit and make it back in time, they also seem to hold their value well which is good.

I also presume you just cant pull up on the roadside outside a race meeting or concert that you have to get permission from whoever and pay some sort of rent.

So if anyone has anything that could help id be very grateful for the advice.

John Mason

Okay, here what you do.

One company have the Tender for the RDS and it is up to them who is allowed in or not (i think). They also had lansdowne road and old belevdere rughby place.

I heard rumours for one of the big music festivel that it €25k for a place, which mean you have to make some seriously money back.

You are best off getting in touch with some of the bigger catering firms at these events and asking them directly what you need to do.

you must also remember that you will be inspected by the health and safety people and they can shut you down there and then, if you are not up to standard. I have seen a lot of people getting caught with their gas connections. at weekend concerts you will also have to provide your staff with a porto loo

then if you miss judge the crowd you could walk off with a big big loss. (i know)

anything else pm me

John Mason

oh, one more thing - there isnt 3-4 events a week and the season runs from March until September.

donalgeraghty

hi,did u set up the catering trailer busines??hows it going?