Should you feed your Vendors?

If you are organizing an event and have vendors participating, providing food or refreshments can be a thoughtful gesture that can help create a positive experience for them. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when feeding vendors at your event:

Consider their dietary restrictions and preferences: Before the event, reach out to your vendors to ask about any dietary restrictions or preferences they may have. This can include allergies, vegetarian or vegan diets, or religious dietary restrictions. Providing a variety of options can help ensure that everyone can find something to eat.

Provide food and beverages throughout the day: Depending on the length of the event, consider providing food and beverages throughout the day. This can include breakfast items in the morning, snacks throughout the day, and a lunch or dinner option. Having plenty of water available is also important.

Make sure the food is high quality: When providing food to vendors, make sure it is of high quality and properly prepared. This can help show your appreciation for their participation and help create a positive experience.

Communicate with vendors: Let vendors know ahead of time what food and beverages will be provided and when. This can help them plan their day and ensure they have enough time to eat and take breaks.

Be mindful of budget: Depending on the size of the event and the number of vendors, providing food and beverages can be costly. Make sure to budget accordingly and consider alternative options such as potluck or asking vendors to bring their own food.

In conclusion: vendors can find themselves working 8 to 16 hour shifts to ensure your event is flawless and seamless. It’s never the right time to break for food and to hydrate. So it is very important to look out for the invisible people who are pulling the strings at your event.