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Practical advice on event catering, festival planning, food truck operations, compliance, and building a successful food trading business in Scotland.

Event Planning

How to Choose Event Catering: The Complete Guide

Choosing the right catering for your event is the difference between a memorable experience and a logistical nightmare. This guide covers everything from vetting traders to licensing requirements.

Lee Marshall 15 February 2026 8 min read

Catering Tips

Food Truck vs Traditional Catering: Which Is Right for Your Event?

The catering industry has shifted. Food trucks are no longer the budget alternative — they are the preferred choice for festivals, weddings, and corporate events. Here is why.

1 Feb 2026 6 min read

Compliance

Food Hygiene Requirements for Events: What Organisers Must Know

Every food trader at your event needs to meet food hygiene standards. Get this wrong and you face fines, shutdowns, and reputational damage. Here is what you need to know.

18 Jan 2026 7 min read

Festival Planning

Planning Festival Catering: A Step-by-Step Breakdown

Festival catering is not just about booking a few food trucks. It requires careful planning around trader ratios, menu diversity, licensing, and unpredictable weather.

5 Jan 2026 9 min read

Event Planning

Why a Single Catering Supplier Is Better Than Managing Traders Yourself

Most event organisers spend hundreds of hours sourcing and managing individual food traders. There is a better way — and it reduces your risk, your workload, and your stress.

20 Dec 2025 7 min read

For Traders

How to Become a Food Trader: Starting Your Street Food Business

Thinking about starting a street food business? This guide covers everything from food hygiene registration to finding your first events and building a sustainable operation.

8 Dec 2025 10 min read

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