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Why street food pop-ups are essential to pub survival in 2026
As pubs look for new ways to increase footfall, stand out locally, and make their spaces work harder, street food pop-ups offer pubs a low-risk, high-reward way to attract new audiences, increase bar sales, reduce kitchen overheads, and strengthen community engagement. In this article, we cover five strategic benefits of bringing street food trucks to pubs, and how Indi Local can make it simple to run profitable street food events.
Jing Wei Lau
Jan 84 min read
2026 marketing checklist for your street food business
As a street food vendor, staying ahead of the game in 2026 means blending creativity with smart marketing. These five actionable steps will help you capture more customers, increase repeat business, and grow your street food business in the new year.
Jing Wei Lau
Dec 29, 20255 min read
5 lessons we've learnt from 2025 as a street food tech startup
2025 was a defining year for Indi Local. We learned where real value sits in the street food community, what the industry actually needs, and how quickly a young business has to adapt when demand reveals itself. Here are a few lessons we’re taking into the new year as a team building technology for an industry that’s overlooked and wildly underserved.
Jing Wei Lau
Dec 19, 20255 min read
5 Family-Friendly Christmas Activities Across South East Midlands
Whether you’re in Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, or Milton Keynes, here are 5 family-friendly Christmas activities happening right on your doorstep - so you can enjoy the festive season while supporting independents and keeping it local!
Jing Wei Lau
Nov 28, 20254 min read
MyIndi: Your Desktop Hub to Manage Everything on Indi Local
While the Indi Local app helps your customers find you, MyIndi is your back-office tool to manage your business from your desktop. It’s designed to make uploading events, managing documents, and keeping your profile up to date easier, and essentially to manage all things Indi Local (including printing out a QR code that links to your Indi Local profile)! Here's what you can do on MyIndi: Upload and manage your events from a desktop layout Go to the Events section and click
Jing Wei Lau
Nov 18, 20252 min read
Top tips for organising a great street food event
Planning a street food event? Discover what vendors really want from organisers—transparent communication, fair pitch fees, and thoughtful lineups. Learn how to create events that attract top traders and keep them coming back.
Jing Wei Lau
Jun 25, 20257 min read
The Ultimate Foodie Guide to Asian Street Food in Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes
Discover 10 must-try Asian street food vendors in Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire — from Filipino BBQ and Korean bao to Indian curries and Nepali momos. Whether you’re craving bold flavours or hidden local gems, this guide has everything you need to eat your way through the region’s vibrant street food scene.
Jing Wei Lau
Jun 12, 20255 min read
Is social media actually getting visibility to your street food business? Here’s the alternative you need
Social media reach is shrinking — and for street food vendors, that means fewer eyes on your social media posts and less online visibility. Even with thousands of followers, posts often reach less than 5% of your audience. Indi Local offers a simpler, more reliable solution: a digital business profile that keeps your schedule visible, pins you on a discovery map, and lets foodies follow and get notified when you're nearby. No algorithms. No burnout. Just real visibility, buil
Jing Wei Lau
Jun 4, 20254 min read
Independent Hospitality Week 2025: Celebrating the Power of Independent & Local
Discover how Indi Local is supporting Independent Hospitality Week 2025 alongside NCASS, spotlighting street food vendors and championing independent hospitality across the UK.
Jing Wei Lau
Apr 24, 20255 min read
Never miss your favourite food truck again: here's how to find the best street food near you
Looking for the best street food near you? Tired of missing your favourite food trucks? We’ve made it easier than ever to discover where your go-to vendors are popping up next, what they’re serving, and how to stay in the loop. Whether you're planning your weekend eats or just fancy something different for lunch, this guide shows you how to never miss out on great local food again — and how Indi Local can help you find it easily.
Jing Wei Lau
Apr 23, 20253 min read
Adding your menu to your Indi Local Business Profile
Add your menu to your Indi Local profile so customers can see what you serve—all your info in one place, easy to find & book you!
Jing Wei Lau
Apr 7, 20252 min read
Indi Local supports charity multicultural market in Northampton Market Square
Vendors setting up at the Multicultural Market in the newly revamped Northampton Market Square We b elieve street food is more than just...
Jing Wei Lau
Apr 3, 20254 min read
Share your food truck locations with Indi Local business profile
Street food is one of the most exciting ways to experience new authentic flavours, but the nature of the industry seems to leave us all...
Vanessa Anderson
Mar 25, 20252 min read
An Introduction to Growing Your Street Food Business: Expert Tips from The Street Food Expo 2024
Key takeaways from the street food experts at The Street Food Expo 2024.
Jing Wei Lau
Nov 4, 20245 min read
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