10 essentials to cater for outdoor events

Are you ready to get your dishes out of the frying pan and into the festival?

If you’re an outdoor food vendor, you’ll know better than most businesses that outdoor catering is a military operation. It’s a frontline conveyer belt system which requires cookie cutter precision and front of house harmony to keep your customers and happy and your businesses’ name hotter than the food.

Indeed, while similar to restaurant set ups, you are limited by space and shared utility hook ups. This means your equipment and storage needs to be smarter, more practical, and highly organised.

There are many things to consider when running a pop-up structure – and that’s not including event’s capacity, your pitch location, and resource accessibility. You must be able to securely store and transport your equipment and food without the convenience of your core base. You’re in the wilderness now.

Having flexible tables and stackable containers means that you can quickly and confidently respond to whatever challenges come your way. So if you want to ensure that your outdoor events go smoothly and without a hitch, investing in versatile and adaptable equipment is a must.

So, we’ve put together a list of top products for mobile catering businesses and outdoor vendors – providing the support you need for tights spaces in high traffic footfall areas at peak eating times.

Our top products for festivals and outdoor events

Eco folding table – beech and black – 80×60 cm

Folding tables are a fantastic investment for outdoor food services, working as a lost-cost option to add additional storage or extend extend your prep station.

This fold away table is ideal for pop-up services as it’s easy to clean and light weight.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/eco-folding-table-beech-and-black-80×60-cm

Rapid Folding Shelving

For vendors with larger operations, and pitches, folding shelving could be your new-must. Assembled in just less than 20 seconds, this nifty storage solution is made with sturdy steel and folds flat for easy storage, making it a space-efficient option.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/rapid-folding-shelving

Stainless Steel Gastronorm Containers

Made from stainless steels, these Gastronorm containers are ideal for storing both hot and cold food products, as well as liquids. This is a versatile solution to meet a range of catering needs, which is also easy to clean.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/stainless-steel-gastronorm-containers

Portable Electric Twin Tabletop Hob

A portable electric hob increases the flexibility of your cooking and prep area – great to use as back up should you need extra support during peak times. This lightweight appliance can make a dig difference to your operations without impacting your space.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/portable-electric-twin-tabletop-hob-31x235x460mm

Under Counter Fridge And Freezer – 87L – Cookology

Whether it’s meat, vegetables or soda cans, a fridge is a must-have when on the road. With an ice box and separate fridge compartment, this under counter appliance provides much-needed storage with a low energy rating and whisper-quiet noise level.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/under-counter-fridge-and-freezer-87l-cookology

Anti Fatigue Rubber Mat

As a mobile vendor that also operates outside, you need to be prepared to face the elements. Rain and condensation can cause slippery surfaces, which can effect your staff and customers. For customers, outdoor rubber mats placed by ordering and paying stations will help avoid accidents, and anti fatigue mats will help reduce risk to staff internally should you incur spillage.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/anti-fatigue-rubber-mat

Tork Xpressnap Table Top Napkin Dispenser

Your customers have their food, they’re ready to walk away and enjoy, until they realise they need a napkin. Tork Xpressnap’s single-serve napkin dispenser is an eco-friendly and hygienic addition to your stall – which also includes a slot for advertisements #followusoninstagram.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/tork-xpressnap-table-top-napkin-dispenser

10 Stack And Nest Food Grade Crates

Outdoor vendors need versatile storage crates. Because it’s one thing to store your items, but you also need to conveniently and securely transport them to and from your transit vehicle for replenishments and for when you pack back down. These 10 Stack And Nest Food Grade Crates allow for ventilation flow and save space without crushing your products.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/10-stack-and-nest-food-grade-crates

UN Approved Metal Cans with Lids

When you’re cooking, you need oil. And when you’re travelling, you need it to be secure. You’ll find no sturdier and more durable container for oils and chemicals than these UN approved metal cans with lids.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/un-approved-metal-cans-with-lids

Plastic Tubs with Lids

For condiments, food storage, and cleaning supplies, these plastic tubs are durable, food grade white polypropylene, and are available in packs of 10, 15 and 25. The range of sizes will accommodate any culinary storage requirement.

View online: www.rapidracking.com/en/rra/plastic-tubs-with-lids

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