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Issue No.82

START UP GUIDE

Thinking of starting your own mobile event catering or ice cream van business? Our guide will help you to avoid the pitfalls when starting a mobile catering or ice cream business.
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Business planning

Welcome to this edition of our catering and food newsletter. The start of the new year can be a very tough time for many mobile businesses particularly those specialising in working at events and without a regular pitch or income. The lack of rigorous financial planning and budgeting for the quieter winter months sadly sees many businesses disappear during this period. Now is the time to plan your business finances to see you through the winter next year.

CUSTOM TRAILERS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

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.

Click www.customtrailers.co.uk to find out more

SHOPPING FOR CATERING EQUIPMENT MADE EASY

Our full range of commercial catering equipment includes cooking equipment, foodservice equipment, beverage equipment and display equipment heated, refrigerated or ambient. Wide choice of leading brands such as Parry, Blue Seal and Lincat ensuring no compromise on quality and style.

Click www.shop-equip.com to find out more

WHIPPA THICKSHAKE THICK AND CREAMY

Our Thickshake machine has been designed to give a thick and creamy tasting thick shake, which is available in three fantastic flavours. The unique 'WHIPPA' chamber and our mix helps create the best tasting thick shake you have ever tasted. A 45% overrun giving you a tremendous profit margin.

Click www.tropical-ice.co.uk to find out more

TRUE PORTABLE KEGERATOR - KEG COOLER BEER DISPENSER

Rated the best brand in America. Simple plug-in installation into any standard outlet and accommodates all types of beer kegs 50litres/11 gallon. Attractive wear-resistant laminated heavy-duty black vinyl exterior with all stainless steel countertop. Cool Beers every time kegcooler.

Click www.abcdirect2u.co.uk to find out more

BRAND NEW FOR 2008 - CANDY FLOSS MACHINE AND CART £499

Commercial candy floss machine 240 (900 watts) and cart. Can be used with a small generator, an ideal entry-level machine. Makes approx 2-3 floss servings per minute, ideal for schools, boot fairs, hire service and event companies. 1yr parts warranty, 19" bowl. Total height of machine/cart 110cm.

Click www.evanstoffeeapples.co.uk to find out more

WALL'S TRADE WEBSITE POINT OF SALE

Point of purchase can grab your customer's attention and send your sales soaring. Inexpensive and effective solutions for you to draw attention to your business and get your consumers excited about ice cream! From Impulse product strips, price roundels, seasonal board to parasols and litter bins.

Click www.iceshop.co.uk to find out more

Link to www.businessonwheels.co.uk

ITEMS FOR SALE

Used catering trailers and vans

Click here for used catering trailers

Used ice cream
vans and trailers

Click here for used ice cream vans

Link to www.wheeliebox.co.uk

BUY A BUSINESS

Locate an existing mobile catering or ice cream business - franchise for sale

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Call 0845 226 73 73