Villagefetes News | Keeping Event Businesses Informed

Who's New - Quote Me Today

24 Jun 2009 11:21:51 GMT

Why go through the hassle of shopping around when we can find the best insurance deal for you? We can provide quotes for goods in transit, liability and fleet insurance for all types of vehicles. Simply fill out our online quote form. Visit our website for more information and an quick quote.

Who's New - Lunarpages

23 Jun 2009 10:59:02 GMT

Looking for a website domain or hosting for your business website? With the Lunarpages basic plan we provide you with exactly what you need, limitless storage and bandwith, email accounts and databases plus support assistance. Host as many websites as you need and all from one account.

News - Stolen, the Superior Burger Co Trailer

22 Jun 2009 09:53:34 GMT

Stolen from Windsor racecourse Berkshire on Thursday, 18th June 2009 between 10am and 12:30pm. The trailer is a distinctive black unit with yellow strip top and yellow wavy line bottom, with large roof sign in yellow with white writing "The Superior Burger Co.". If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this unit please contact Vince as soon as possible on 07717 342330.

News - NEC Trailers, Stock List - Ready for delivery now

22 Jun 2009 09:53:32 GMT

New 16ft Greenside catering trailer with twin axle with all the fittings needed to get started, top quailty ready to deliver today, plus new Ciroen Alko low floor van and new Fiat Alko low floor van ready for conversion. Don't miss out on our new Crusade van conversion 12ft 6, Citroen standard chassis with road tax and manufacturer's warranty - fully equiped and ready for delivery. Call today for further details.

News - Tudor Catering Trailers Ltd Promotional Offer 2009

22 Jun 2009 09:53:29 GMT

Along with great offers and discounts we are continuing to offer our popular free equipment deal with any catering trailer or van conversion order throughout the whole of 2009. Choose from Free - Honda 2.8kva generator or Free Upright drinks display fridge or Free - 900mm Travelchef griddle. Terms and coditions apply. Visit our website for further details.

News - This months edition of our newsletter is available to read.

19 Jun 2009 15:15:39 GMT

When we think of mobile catering we automatically picture a catering unit, trailer or cart on wheels to give it the mobility element. You don't necessarily need attached wheels to operate a very good mobile catering business and indeed many mobile caterers opt for a more traditional market stall type of setup. The obvious benefits...

News - Receive 5 Cases of Budweiser Bottles with every Husky C1 Single Door Under Counter Cooler

19 Jun 2009 15:09:03 GMT

Buy the Husky C1 single door back bar branded cooler today and receive 5 cases of Budweiser bottles absolutely free. At just £399 inc delivery, unpacking & positioning a bargain you can't afford to miss. The Husky back bar range offers hugh advertising potential to the hospitality provider. "Good looking, efficient and reliable even in the toughest conditions" Visit our website and select Stock Offer.

News Wanted - Send us your news

1 Jun 2009 11:45:53 GMT

Got a new product? An announcement? Perhaps a special offer? A tip on how to use something? Don't be shy, no matter how big or small your news send your news article to us. We can help get your news out to the right people.

News - Nisbets are keeping things cool this summer

1 Jun 2009 11:38:27 GMT

Polar Refrigeration offer a wide range of commercial display cabinets, cold rooms, counter refrigerators, back bar, wine chillers, ice makers, cooler chests, storage cabinets, prep counters and freezer rooms. We also stock a wide range of parts. Visit the website for more information and product details.

Wanted - Good quality ice cream vans

21 May 2009 13:46:33 GMT

Due to the summer season being upon us, good quality used ice cream vans have been hard to source. We have numerous potential buyers looking for ice cream units between £5,000 - £10,000, so if you are thinking of selling get your van listed as it won't hang around long.

News - This months edition of our newsletter is available to read.

21 May 2009 13:45:22 GMT

No doubt you've probably heard on the news the weathermen predicting that this summer is going to be warmer and drier than in recent years. Event goers generally do not purchase as many hot food items during a very hot day but cold can drinks are bought faster than you can cool them. The problem with that is the profit margin on a canned drink is nowhere near that of a burger...

Who's New - Shave Ice (UK) Limited

13 May 2009 10:02:15 GMT

Hailed as "The concessions industry’s biggest newcomer in 25 years!" Hawaiian Ice is guaranteed to outsell all competition - with over 25 different flavours and all consumables thats everything you need to start your own Shave Ice business.
Shave Ice (UK) Ltd is proud to be the exclusive distributor for the World’s leading Hatsuyuki Ice Shave Machines manufactured by the Chubu Corporation of Japan - the World’s leading manufacturers. Hatsuyuki Ice Shaving machines enable you to create either unique and exotic restaurant desserts or in-hand refreshments branded as Hawaiian Ice® for the concessions market. By combining our extensive range of flavoured syrups you have the capability of creating unique refreshing treats for your customers. Hatsuyuki Ice Shaving machines yield excellent profitability by turning ice cubes costing pennies into Hawaiian Shave Ice selling for pounds.
The complete range of consumables, accessories and flavours is available for our customers to purchase on-line in the secure Trade Area. Our Trade customers will also find helpful marketing advice to help to grow their business, along with many recipe suggestions and product presentation ideas.

So what you waiting for... come and join the Shave Ice family.

Who's New - Explosion Furniture Ltd

6 May 2009 10:12:33 GMT

Online office furniture with prices that will blow you away! Choose from our wide selection of office furniture ranges to office chairs, storage bookcases, pedestals to cupboards in wood or steel, plus reception and boardroom furniture. We deliver nationwide visit our website for more information.

News - This months edition of our newsletter is available to read.

27 Apr 2009 13:36:29 GMT

Carrying on with our Back to Basics newsletters, parents confidence has been knocked over recent years with several amusement related incidents making headline news. Therefore it's even more important than ever to let your customers know they are about to take a ride on a very safe, properly checked and professionally run piece of equipment...

Who's New - Barmans product range live on Villagefetes

24 Apr 2009 09:25:27 GMT

Barmans now have a great selection of high quality bar supplies and catering equipment for you to browse and purchase within our catering product search area including grills, ovens, griddles, wine and beer fridges plus cocktail and bar accessories.

Who's New - Eden Glow product range live on Villagefetes

24 Apr 2009 09:23:17 GMT

Eden Glow now have a great selection of practical, fun and innovative glow products for you to browse within our product search including glowsticks, glow necklaces and bracelets, flashing balloons, flashing pendants, sunglasses and bunny ears.

Who's New - Ultimate Furniture

22 Apr 2009 10:06:13 GMT

Nationwide coverage offering wide selection of office furniture including a complete office range which includes desks, chairs and storage, plus beam seating, office storage, reception furniture, folding tables and canteen tables. 2-year warranty on all products. Visit our website for all your office furniture needs.

Who's New - AJC Trailers Ltd

21 Apr 2009 11:27:29 GMT

You want a catering trailer that’s great value for money, quality built using the best materials and is designed around your exact needs. AJC Trailers Ltd has been manufacturing for over 45 years. For more information call us on 01582 486663 or visit our website.

News - New Yogen Fruz Product

26 Mar 2009 09:16:52 GMT

Matcha Green Tea FroZEN Yogurt at Yogen Fruz
Enjoy the soothing taste of Matcha Green Tea blended right into your frozen yogurt. Matcha has been used for centuries in the Japanese Tea Ceremony providing spiritual healing. The benefits of Matcha Green Tea Frozen Yogurt extend to the body, as well as your soul!
Yogen Fruz blends fruit and low fat frozen yogurt (98% Fat Free) into a delicious and nutritious treat. Made fresh every time with your customer's choice of fruit! Add pure juices for the best smoothies ever. We can install Yogen Fruz in your store, or or set up a stand-alone operation for you. Soft Serve Machines also available. Rental and purchase schemes available. Frozen fruit yogurt, smoothy, fat and sugar free. Visit our website for more information.

News - Read our March edition of our Newsletter

19 Mar 2009 11:24:22 GMT

With a noticeable increase in new mobile catering businesses starting up this year the overriding main theme of our newsletters this season will be getting Back to Basics with information and ideas to help get your new business of to a flying start. In the excitement and enthusiasm to start up a mobile catering business lots of elaborate menu ideas are often put together without much thought going into practical usability and consumer demand for the menu items...

News - New phone system installed

9 Mar 2009 12:06:04 GMT

Over the winter a new phone system was installed here with more incoming lines and fancy answering service. (although I'm not sure anybody has worked out how to use it yet). If you get any problems or hear strange noises send an email instead, that system works ok

Who's New - Edmund Evans

6 Mar 2009 11:39:42 GMT

We are a Gloucester based, family owned company, established in 1957. Initially we specialised in a variety of accessories for the `Travelling Fairs’ across the UK, as well as decorative design work on numerous amusements & stalls.In 1972, we launched the production of the now renowned `Edmund Evans’ Mobile Catering Kiosk; within a few years, as well as supplying many of the top fairgrounds in the country, we had began to include a number of Event Caterers amongst our customers.

We have manufactured Mobile and Static units for a variety of applications including:
· Catering Trailers
· Portable Kitchens
· Mobile Bars
· Mobile Exhibition Units
· Mobile Amusement Arcades
· Mobile & Static Stalls/kiosks
· Refrigerated Trailers
· Chassis cab/ van Conversio (refrigerated/catering/sampling) etc.
· Mobile “Big Screen” Units
Visit our website for more information.

News - Read our February edition of our newsletter for 2009

19 Feb 2009 11:33:21 GMT

This year looks like its going to be an interesting one as we have already seen a pattern appearing on how the recession and slowdown may be impacting new and existing businesses in our industry. As we cover a variety of event businesses from mobile caterers, amusement operators to traders and entertainers it's difficult to put every business type into the same feedback pot. But....

News - 2009 Winter advertising promotion for suppliers

5 Jan 2009 12:08:53 GMT

Save Save Save in our new year advertising sale!
10% Discount on all new Standard advertisements (Option 1,2 & 3).
20% Discount on all new Impact box advertisements (Option 4).
30% Discount on all new Banner advertisements (Option 5).
10% Discount on all new Wholesale Product Search feed listing ptions.
This advertising offer is available until the end of February only.
Please quote "Winter Promotion" when calling.
Call 0845 226 73 73 (local rate) for more details or fill out our enquiry form

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

19 Dec 2008 15:35:02 GMT

Christmas and new year office closing times: The Villagefetes office will be closed to all telephone and email enquiries from midday Friday 20th December until Monday 5th January. This will not effect the website availability, however some of the online services that are provided on the website will not be acted upon until the 5th January.
"Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the coming New Year"

News - Dont forget the changes to VAT as of TODAY!

1 Dec 2008 12:27:15 GMT

In his Pre-Budget Report on 24 November 2008 the Chancellor announced that the standard rate of VAT will be reduced to 15% on 1 December 2008. This means that for any sales of standard-rated goods or services that take place on or after 1 December 2008 providers should charge VAT at the new rate of 15%. Only standard-rated sales are affected. There are no changes to sales that are zero-rated or reduced-rated for VAT. Similarly, there are no changes to the VAT exemptions. The 15% rate will remain until 31st December 2009, and from 1 January 2010 it will revert to 17.5%.

News - Winter used items advertising promotion

1 Dec 2008 12:23:33 GMT

Advertise any used item with a photo during December for just £25 + VAT for 3 whole months. Don't forget all items below £1000 are free. Advertising offer available until the end of December 2008 only. Please quote "Winter Promotion" when calling. Call 0845 226 73 73 (local rate) for more details or fill out the enquiry form

News - Our latest edition of our newsletter is available

20 Nov 2008 12:11:47 GMT

Credit crunch, recession, depression, house price crash, dome and gloom all dramatically repeated every fifteen minutes on TV and radio (remember global warming). No time for all that gloomy talk here at Villagefetes its time to start planning for next season...

Who's New - National Pen Ltd

12 Nov 2008 12:31:02 GMT

National Pen are specialists in promotional products including pens, office essentials, electronics, clothing and many more products. Come and take a look though their product range within the Villagefetes office supplies product search.

News - Looking for a quality second hand catering trailer?

6 Nov 2008 11:10:37 GMT

If so we have 25 of them that need to be sold, take a look, make an offer and grab a bargain before the new season rush starts. Don't forget we also have suppliers of new catering trailers if you prefer to purchase new, but make sure you order now to be ready for next season.

News - Now is the time to be updating your generator

3 Nov 2008 13:47:34 GMT

With the dark nights now upon us keeping your generators up to date is now very important if you don't want power failures. Visit our portable generator manufacturers directory page to order your new generator today or take a look at this months featured generators in our product search.

News - Shop-Equip - Get Them While They're Hot

3 Oct 2008 09:53:06 GMT

View our website and see are lasted special offers on a wide selection of retail modular shelving, retail tier card rack units and display tower showcase units. We also have discounts on catering equipment including chillers, compact ovens and microwaves plus griddles and static ovens. Ask about our "Buy Now Pay Later" to see how you can spread the cost.

News - NEC Trailers - Deal of the Month

10 Oct 2008 10:07:55 GMT

Crusade van conversion, Citroen unregistered, fully fitted and ready for delivery now! Don't miss out on 'Deal of the Month'. We also have in stock ready to go 2 x 10ft and 2 x 14ft The Enterprise model, all are new trailers and ready for fitting to your specifications. Visit our website for further details.

News - JumpJump October's Offers

10 Oct 2008 09:29:27 GMT

Save a fabulous 17.5% on three of our fantastic high quality inflatables, choose from 'Sweet Play Centre' which is a slide and activity bouncer ideal for 4-12 years, 'Dorian' standard 12 x 12 bouncer plus 'Goldmine' which is a 13ft high activity slide and bouncer ideal for 3-10 years. For further details of these fantastic savings and to check out this months 'Bit For It' please visit our website.

News - Pronto mobile payment service for businesses on the move

9 Oct 2008 16:09:04 GMT

As a business you'll know how most people want to pay by cards these days. The same is true for businesses like yours who are always out and about. After all not everyone can get to a cash machine and if you only accept cash or cheque, you're losing out. That's why you need to get paid Pronto. Pronto, from Streamline, is the mobile payment service that allows customers to accept card payments on the move. With Pronto you can do business anywhere in the UK, (subject to network coverage), so you can do more business without all the extra overheads. And because it's the way your customers want to pay, they might be tempted to spend even more! Pronto is the perfect addition to your business, because your business is out on the road. For further details please visit our web site.

News - Search for glow and flashing novelties from Glowsticks

9 Oct 2008 14:13:54 GMT

View the entire wholesale range of glow and flashing novelties brought to you by Glowsticks. Wholesale packs available from 100 to 2,000 (smaller packs also available), ideal for walkabout traders, retail shops and stallholders as well as nightclubs, party and corporate event planners. Promotional glow sticks and products are obviously highly visible yet with the added attraction of being very tactile, imprinted with company details, glow products are the perfect promotional tool. We supply a huge range coupled with great service and nationwide delivery.

News - Autumn advertising offer for wholesale businesses

1 Oct 2008 15:22:22 GMT

Don't miss out on this sparkling advertising offer: Eighteen months advertising for the price of twelve months. Get six whole months of advertising completely free of charge with every new advertising option purchased during this October and November. This advertising offer is available until the end of November only. Please quote "Autumn Promotion" when calling 0845 226 73 73 (local rate) for more details or fill out enquiry form....

Who's New - R Noone & Son Ltd - The finest fruit and vegetables

17 Sep 2008 16:13:56 GMT

We are a major supplier to hotels, caterers, restaurants and schools of a comprehensive range of fresh fruit and vegetable produce. Sourcing and selling quality and providing the highest level of service.

News - Rescheduled date for Scotland's Eating Out and Food To Go Show

12 Sep 2008 08:49:59 GMT

Scotland's Eating Out and Food To Go Show planned for 22nd & 23rd October 2008 at Perth Racecourse has been rescheduled for the 4th & 5th February 2009, all other details remain the same. Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, but be assured, this decision has not been made lightly. Please visit the CooperWhite website for further details.

News - Our latest edition of our newsletter is available

11 Sep 2008 14:35:20 GMT

Although the main summer event season may be just starting to wind down now is a great time to start looking at other possible business ideas and trading opportunities for the autumn months and the lead up to Christmas....

News - Exclusive importer required for new surf attraction

2 Sep 2008 10:01:12 GMT

A Belgian company that has invented a new mobile surf and bodyboard attraction is looking for an exclusive importer for the UK. The attraction is unique in that sense it can be build up in less than 4 hours. This is just an initial contact, so if you are interested in the concept, please send Villagefetes an email with your contact details so that we can pass them on to the company.

News - Used ice cream vans, catering trailers and amusement rides urgently wanted.

1 Sep 2008 10:42:18 GMT

After a busier than usual seasonal run of purchasers buying up used catering trailers, ice cream van etc our listings are dwindling. So if you're looking to sell your used catering trailers, ice cream vans and amusement rides we have viewers waiting to buy. Don't forget all adverts below £1000 are FREE.

Who's New - Glowsticks - Glow and Flashing Novelties

27 Aug 2008 15:35:46 GMT

Make good profits with Glow and Flashing Novelties. Our range of items include flashing wands, swords, necklaces and head boppers, glow sticks, glow necklaces, bracelets and glow cups. We supply a huge range coupled with great service and nationwide delivery.

News - Late summer annual office closing

20 Aug 2008 16:34:43 GMT

The Villagefetes office will be closed to all telephone and email enquiries from mid day Friday 22nd August until Monday 1st September. This will not effect the website availability, however some of the online services that are provided on the website will not be acted upon until the 1st September. All our annual office closing dates are provided and updated on our contact page.

News - Our latest newsletter introducing our wholesale product search and comparison area is available.

11 Aug 2008 15:26:56 GMT

Being able to look at and compare similar products from several suppliers in one place can save you valuable time and help you to obtain the right product at the right price for your business. So for all your new business products and equipment use our product search to easily compare 1,000's of items from many wholesalers and trade suppliers...

Who's New - Toastys Limited - Toasted Sandwiches

22 Jul 2008 14:56:44 GMT

The toasty oven produces a consistent high quality toasted product at high speed giving delicious toasted sandwiches which can be reproduced every 35 seconds. The Toasty Oven is UK manufactured.

Who's New - Fast Popcorn - Importers and Suppliers

22 Jul 2008 11:08:23 GMT

Fast Popcorn are one of the leading importers of quality popcorn vending machines, nut roasting machines and sundries. Nationwide sales and supply with 2 year warranty. Our machines differ from the traditional systems. Fast Popcorn are also importers of bespoke, distinctive and tough construction stainless steel carts, designed to hold a wide variety of equipment from nut carts, corn carts, hot dog carts, fried chicken and kebab carts. For further details visit our website.

News - Free Finder Service

2 Jul 2008 12:27:58 GMT

Our Free Finder Service has had improvements made with fresh new look and added features. Use our free finder service to save time and money. Here at Villagefetes we provide a email finder service for businesses who need to locate various products, services or who are trying to locate a particular piece of equipment or product. You request that we email the companies advertised within our directory of suppliers. Take a look...

News - Summer advertising promotion

1 Jul 2008 13:56:34 GMT

Fantastic summer offer! Get 6 months advertising free with every new directory listing advertising option purchased during July and August. Advertising offer available until the end of August 2008 only. Please quote "Summer Promotion" when calling. Call 0845 226 73 73 (local rate) for more details or fill out enquiry form.

Who's New - Dumpy And Co - Unique Anti-drip Cone Holder

1 Jul 2008 09:41:01 GMT

Dumpy is a unique anti-drip cone holder with a push-up facility. It is a quality product both in appearance and materials used. It's practical, useful, clean, durable, can be recycled and is available in 4 bright colours. The Dumpy is a selling point and marketing advantage to all those in the ice-cream trade.

News - Important email address changes

25 Jun 2008 09:46:49 GMT

Due to office reorganisation and to help combat spam we have made changes to our email system. This will mainly effect anyone who has received correspondence via email over the past few days and who needs to reply to those emails. Please use our contact us page to reply to recent correspondence. Could all advertisers and users update their address books and allow lists as all old email addresses will no longer reach us.

Who's New - Optimalprint UK - Quality Printing Affordable

17 Jun 2008 12:26:58 GMT

Our aim is to provide you with the best, easiest and most cost efficient tool for solving your printing needs. We turn the present printing model upside down in terms of quality, design, simplicity and price structure!

Who's New - Air Con Direct

17 Jun 2008 11:15:50 GMT

Our range of portable Air Conditioners are ideal not only for Offices but also for any other small space such as workshops, garages and caravans. Air Conditioners do more than cool the air. They also purify and dehumidify it, removing dampness and creating cool, cleaner, breathable air. Some of our models also have heaters which make them a good all year round investment.

News - Sizzling BBQ deals with Alliance Online

13 Jun 2008 10:11:31 GMT

Fantastic offers to make your summer shine with a wide selection of BBQ's from manufactures like Cinders. From single gas BBQ's that are lightweight and super durable perfect for the smaller outlet to "The Caterer" a clear market leader. For further details please view our website.

News - Hosting and Domain Name Registration

13 Jun 2008 09:24:10 GMT

Looking for a domain name and hosting. Great offers on domain name registration services plus wide selection of website hosting packages available from UKHost4U, Namesco Limited and 1&1 Internet Limited. To check out these companies great offers and packages visit our Website hosting - Domain Name Registrations Services page.

Who's New - Kavis

13 Jun 2008 09:19:08 GMT

Karis aim to provide a high quality, extensive, diverse and competitively priced range of catering disposable products covering all catering disposable and fresh washroom solutions for commercial applications.

Who's New - Unique Vending Carts

13 Jun 2008 09:05:48 GMT

Unique Vending Carts proudly present a new concept and the most innovative food carts in the industry. Carts are made of fiberglass, aluminum and steel, making them strong and lightweight. We can supply them in any colour you want and adapt the cart to any food or beverage application. For further details please view our website.

News - Late spring annual office closing

20 May 2008 11:52:51 GMT

The Villagefetes office will be closed to all telephone and email enquiries from Friday 23rd May until Monday 2nd June. This will not effect the website availability however services provided will not be acted upon until 2nd June. All our annual office closing dates are provided and updated on our contact page.

Who's New - Insure Events - Stallholders insurance

8 May 2008 14:42:24 GMT

At Insure Events we provide instant cover with prices starting from just £40. You get an online quotation in seconds without that irritating need to provide personal details. The policy is purchased online in minutes and documents are sent direct to you electronically.

News - Spring advertising sale

6 May 2008 11:28:43 GMT

Purchase one Option 1 Standard Entry advertisement and get a second advertisement at half price. Advertising offer available until the end of May 2008 only. Please quote "Spring Promotion" when calling. Tell us where you are looking to advertise and we will do the rest.

News - Vending tricycle range added to our Product Search

23 Apr 2008 11:33:12 GMT

Business on Wheels vending bike range has been added to our Catering Product Search area. Business on Wheels offer a fabulous range of high specification Traditional Ice Cream Bikes and Street Trading Bikes, maintaining the traditional style of years gone by, yet incorporating modern reliable technology.

News - Used Items For Sale

14 Apr 2008 12:19:15 GMT

Great selection of used catering trailers and ice cream vans added over the last few days. Now's the time to buy ready for this coming event season.

Who's New - Direct Equip supplier of LPG Catering Equipment

9 Apr 2008 16:40:11 GMT

Based in East Sussex Direct Equip can supply nationwide LPG catering equipment from all the leading brands. From giddles, water boilers to jacket potato ovens - call 0845 226 0256 or view their website for further product details.

News - Custom Trailers under New Management

2 Apr 2008 15:30:41 GMT

Custom Trailers is one of the leading manufacturers of Catering Trailers & Exhibition Units. The Company is now under new management and has a wealth of experience in operating mobile catering units & the events industry. Visit Custom Trailers at their fully equipped site in Harlow, Essex or telephone them on 01279 422227 to find out how Custom Trailers can help you.

News - New RSS news service launched on Villagefetes

2 Apr 2008 14:02:44 GMT

Our new RSS news service will keep your event or leisure related business up to date with the latest Villagefetes news articles and provide more information about alterations and additions to the website.