Smoothie cart for markets and events

Event visitors, market shoppers, sports families and event organizers who hire a vendor.

Price per drink at public events, or a set fee or minimum guarantee for private bookings like corporate days and school fairs.

• Quick service under pressure
• Event planning and logistics
• Food safety on the go
• Basic bookkeeping

• Mobile or temporary food permits and cart inspection rules, which differ by health unit and province
• Access to potable water, ice, power and waste disposal at each site
• Vendor fees and commercial general liability insurance, which many events ask to see
• Municipal rules on where food carts or trailers may operate
• Weather and short outdoor season in much of Canada, so plan for slow months
• Storage and food safety for cold ingredients on hot days

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on whether you use a cart or trailer, your blenders and cold storage, and the serving setup. Vendor fees at events are a further cost to plan for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how many markets and events you work, pricing and weather. These are estimates only, and the outdoor season is short in much of Canada, so plan for slow months.

Check mobile or temporary food permits and cart inspection rules for your health unit and province, plus municipal rules on where carts may operate. Also check access to water, ice, power and waste disposal, vendor fees, and commercial general liability insurance.