Food is meant to be interesting. What is the point of eating the same old things all the time when there are so many different options available? You have to eat to survive, so why not make that eating something to look forward to?
If that is your philosophy, if you have a talent and a passion for making a certain type of cuisine or a specific dish, and if you’re looking for a new business to start next year, why not start a street food business? Of course, there will be challenges, but it could be very lucrative if you do your research and put plans in place before you begin. Read on to find out why this kind of business is good to get into.
It’s Less Expensive Than Many Businesses
Being a street food vendor is not something you can do with no startup capital, and if you truly don’t have anything to invest in a business right now, it might be better to choose a different option or to save up and wait until you can do it. However, although there is a cost attached, that cost is generally a lot less than many other businesses, meaning that if you can pay for the initial equipment and ingredients and if your food is different and tasty, you can start making a profit right away, which can then be invested back into the business, and so on.
You’ll need cooking and kitchen equipment, a catering van, ingredients, and food containers such as noodle boxes. Aside from equipment and containers like noodle boxes, you might also need licenses and pitch fees, depending on where you are selling. Make sure you have all the costs ready in advance so you know whether or not this is the kind of business you can start.
You Can Do Something You Love
If you’re a street food vendor, it’s wise to pick a type of food you love cooking and being good at. Whether it’s noodles, fish and chips, crepes, artisanal popcorn, or anything else, you need to remember that you’ll be doing this all day, every day. If you love what you do, you’ll love your work and put more effort, time, and resources into it.
Not everyone gets to do a job they love, so if you can start a street food business based on a passion of yours, you’re lucky, and it’s an opportunity you need to go for if you can. Your life will be positive all around if you enjoy what you do for a living.
You’ll Be Outside
The point of a street food van or stall is that it is outside – on the street. Your customers will mainly be foot traffic. This is great regarding word of mouth and your marketing because it could be as simple as people just smelling the food and thinking it smells good, that will make them come to you. Of course, other advertising will be required, but this is a good start.
Not only does being a street food vendor mean automatic advertising, but the fact that you get to be outside all day is good too. It’s healthy to breathe in fresh air and to get vitamin D from the sun, and we should all try to get outside for at least ten minutes each day. If you work outside, you get these benefits without extra effort.