HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN STREET FOOD

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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