Pop-up animal cafe sessions

Animal lovers, families, friendship groups and people attending themed events. Venues and charities may also pay or share ticket income.

Ticket sales per session, plus a share of refreshment sales or a fee from the venue or rescue partner. Private bookings and seasonal events can add income.

• Event organising and online ticketing
• Animal handling and welfare awareness
• Building partnerships with rescues and venues
• Customer service

• Check with your council whether animal events in a hired venue need any licence or notification
• Animal welfare duties: limit session length, give animals quiet space and let them opt out
• Public liability insurance that explicitly covers animals at events, and venue consent
• If you serve food yourself, check food business registration and hygiene rules
• Allergies and hygiene, including hand washing and clear house rules
• Rescue partners may have their own conditions, so agree responsibilities in writing

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on venue hire, insurance, ticketing and what you provide for guests. It avoids a lease while you test local demand.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £600 to £4,000, depending on ticket price, how many sessions you run and how many places you fill. Estimates suggest at least about eight hours a week of work.

Check with your council whether animal events in a hired venue need any licence or notification. Also check animal welfare duties, public liability cover that explicitly covers animals, venue consent, food registration if you serve food, and rescue partner conditions.