Quick questions for event caterers

10 quick questions

Thanks for taking this short survey for event caterers. Your answers will help us to learn more about the mobile catering industry and develop ways to improve the sector for traders. There's only 10 questions and it'll just take a couple of minutes tops. Cheers!

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* 1. Why did you decide to work in event catering? (Select up to 3)

I wanted to work for myself

I think there's more potential profits in it than, say, wedding catering

The low start-up costs were attractive

It offers the most work opportunities for caterers

I enjoy the atmosphere at events

I already had experience working at events

My set-up and food type is most suited to events

I knew I'd be able to get a lot of support from NCASS

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What sort of food/drink do you sell?

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* 3. What sort of unit do you trade from?

Gazebo

Marquee

Build-up stall

Trailer

Van

Cart

Kiosk

Not sure

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How do you market your business? (Select all that apply)

Flyers and leaflets

Twitter

Facebook

Google+

Website

Word of mouth

I don't plan to market my business

Not sure yet

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which marketing practice do you feel works best for your business?

Flyers and leaflets

Twitter

Facebook

Google+

Website

Word of mouth

I don't market my business

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What are the biggest problems facing the event catering industry at the moment? (Select up to 5)

Pitch fees

Hidden costs

Inconsistencies between local authorities

Lack of contracts from organisers

Over-catered events

Tax

Legislation (e.g. It can be too expensive to be compliant)

Concessionary companies (subcontractors)

Changing eating habits

Changing customer habits (e.g. events becoming less popular)

Exaggerated information from event organisers

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What would you like NCASS to do first to assist event caterers?

Campaign to organisers to reduce pitch fees

Campaign to traders not to pay high pitch fees

Campaign for consistent rules on fresh water supply at events

Create a means for traders to rate events

Campaign against VAT on street food stalls

Campaign to get biodegradable packaging made mandatory

Create a code of practice for outdoor event organisers

Push for more NCASS-members-only events

Award trusted organisers 'NCASS accreditation'

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Where/how do you display your food hygiene rating?

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* 9. Would you like to chat to our support team about what NCASS membership means? If so, please enter your name and phone number and we'll get back to you (:

Name

Phone Number

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* 10. We'd love to send you news and updates about the mobile catering industry - if you're ok with that, please enter your email address here. Thanks a bunch!

Email Address