Category: funfair events

Catering, Equipment, Event Planning, Food Trucks, funfair events

The Best Funfair Foods

25 January 2025
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Funfair foods are more than just a treat. They’re a sensory experience that can transport us back to childhood, evoke feelings of joy, and create lasting memories.

For marketing managers, these nostalgic delights offer a unique opportunity to engage audiences and stand out in a crowded market.

For wedding planners, incorporating funfair foods through food trucks can add a wow factor to the event, making it memorable and enjoyable for guests. Let’s explore the world of funfair foods and their potential to transform your next event or marketing campaign.

Popcorn Contemporary Cart
Popcorn Contemporary Cart

A Trip Down Memory Lane: Classic Funfair Favorites

Nothing screams funfair quite like the whimsical swirl of cotton candy. It’s sweet, fluffy, and utterly irresistible. The vibrant colors add to its allure, making it a visual feast, too.

Another classic favorite is popcorn. Its irresistible aroma wafts through the air, drawing crowds with its buttery crunch. Whether sweet or salty, it’s a festival staple loved by all ages.

Then there’s the all-time favorite: hot dogs. These savory treats, with their juicy sausages nestled in soft buns, are perfect for satisfying any funfair appetite.

Here’s a quick list of these beloved classics:

These timeless treats are a great way to conjure nostalgia and draw in a crowd at any event.

Food Trucks: Rolling in with a Wow Factor

Food trucks offer a unique charm at funfairs. Their mobility adds excitement and freshness to any event. They can adapt to any theme, making them versatile and appealing.

These rolling kitchens serve a delightful array of festival snacks. From gourmet hot dogs to artisanal popcorn, options are endless. Their customizable menus cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

The visual appeal of food trucks can’t be understated. Vibrant colors and creative designs attract attention and encourage social sharing. Perfect for building brand awareness.

Moreover, food trucks create interactive experiences. Watching food prepared is engaging and adds theatrical flair. Patrons enjoy the spectacle and delicious results.

Finally, having a food truck enhances any event’s atmosphere. They bring an authentic, bustling fairground vibe right to the venue. A sure crowd-pleaser with a significant wow factor.

ENG9INE Burger In Front Of Firetruck
ENG9INE Burger In Front Of Firetruck

The Experience Beyond Taste: Engaging Festival Snacks

Festival snacks offer more than just flavor; they provide a sensory journey. The aroma of fresh popcorn fills the air, drawing you in. It’s an experience that stimulates both smell and taste, offering pure delight.

Interactive food stations elevate the engagement level further. Picture assembling your own funnel cake, choosing toppings to fit your mood. It turns eating into a creative, personalized adventure.

The visual presentation of festival food sparks excitement. Bright, bold colors reminiscent of childhood joy invoke nostalgia. A feast for the eyes, complementing the delicious flavors perfectly.

These snack experiences become part of the memory tapestry. They add layers of enjoyment that linger long after the last bite. Such memories build emotional connections with the brand or event.

Catering to All: Inclusive Festival Food Options

Festival food should welcome everyone, regardless of dietary preferences. Offering inclusive options means nobody misses out on funfair indulgence. This inclusivity can be a crowd-pleaser at events.

Guests love having choices that align with their needs. Consider these offerings for your next festival spread:

  • Gluten-free versions of favorites
  • Delicious vegan alternatives
  • Dishes utilizing seasonal ingredients

Cater to a variety of tastes and health-conscious attendees will be grateful. Local and seasonal ingredients keep it fresh and exciting. This approach adds a unique touch to festival snacks.

Ultimately, tailored offerings can enhance the funfair experience for everyone. It ensures that all guests leave with a smile. Inclusivity becomes part of the event’s charm and appeal.

Social Media Stars: Picture-Perfect Funfair Foods

In today’s digital age, aesthetic allure is key for festival snacks. Funfair foods shine on social media with vibrant colors and creative presentation. They are made for sharing online.

Think towering cotton candy clouds and pastel popcorn mixes. These treats capture attention and camera flashes alike. They inspire photos, likes, and shares across platforms.

Brands can boost visibility by featuring these visual delights. Encourage guests to post their photos. It turns simple festival food into powerful brand ambassadors. Eye-catching designs transform funfair foods into must-share moments.

Unique and Unforgettable: Lesser-Known Funfair Delights

Step beyond tradition and discover unique funfair foods that tantalize the senses. Offerings like deep-fried pickles and exotic churros create memorable experiences. They intrigue festival-goers seeking adventure.

These exceptional snacks not only please the palate but also spark curiosity. They invite guests to explore new flavors and textures. Guests will remember your event for its bold choices.

Introducing these rare delights can set your event apart. Unveil these hidden gems to captivate and surprise your audience. Take festival food to thrilling new heights.

A serving of our delicious churros covered in white and milk chocolate
A serving of our delicious churros covered in white and milk chocolate

Conclusion: Bringing the Funfair to Your Next Event

Funfair foods can transform any event into an unforgettable experience. These treats invite nostalgia and excitement, captivating your audience. They are crowd-pleasers.

Whether you’re a wedding planner seeking that wow factor or a marketing manager crafting engaging content, funfair foods offer a delightful solution. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Embrace the charm of festival snacks at your next event. Let the joy of funfair foods create lasting memories and elevate the celebration. Turn your vision into a delightful reality.

Catering, Event Planning, funfair events

New Lines For 2021, Chinese Noodle Bar

24 November 2024

We review our line up catering items on a regular basis. Some new lines we come up with ourselves. Some are because there is a market for them and we have seen competitors offering them. Others are asked for by our corporate clients. The gourmet burger service we added last December was in response to a request from one of our major clients. One of our new lines is a consequence of a brain storming session we had. One of our office staff particularly likes noodles, so she put the idea of a Chinese noodle bar forward. It made the cut as one of a number of new things we will be offering in the coming year.

Noodles

There are four main types of egg noodles you find at Chinese takaways. These are;

Thin Wonton Noodles

Very thin string like noodles. Usually found in wonton noodle soup, or other simple dishes. Usually boiled, drained then topped with a simple sauce.

Wide Wonton Noodles

Similar to their thinner brethren, but, well, thicker. Perfect for heartier soups, or more substantial dishes with beef and oiler flavours.

Hong Kong Style Chow Mein Noodles

These are more what we regard as a noodle. Perfect for stir frying and making the classic noodle dishes.

Lo Mein Noodles

A thicker noodle, again used in stir fried noodle dishes, usually paired with a heavy rich sauce, less springy than the other noodles.

Typical Menu

We are still experimenting with the standard menu we intend to offer, but here are some options we are looking at for the initial carts.

Chicken Curry

A nice simple classic that everyone loves. Well, not vegetarians obviously, and not chicken haters.

Beef In Black Bean Sauce

Egg noodles, beef, soy sauce and a mixture of chillies, peppers and ginger giving a nice spicy kick.

Vegetable Noodles

Thick egg noodles with a selection of stir fried vegetables.

Sweet And Sour Chicken Noodles

Another classic Chinese dish. Noodles, chicken and a sweet and sour sauce.

Yakisoba Noodles

A sweet Japanese soy sauce and pickled ginger with egg noodles.

Of course at this stage these are subject to change, and once the cart is operating we will drop the least popular options and try new ones. Additionally like our other catering options we can work with you to create a customised menu for your guests.

Our noodle boxes provide plenty of space for adding corporate logo’s of the names of a bride and groom. One thing we are wrestling with, is should we go traditional and issue chopstix, or stick to forks so that everyone actually gets something to eat.

Chinese Cart

Our street food style stalls lend themselves perfectly to the theme and we are working on adapting one especially for the noodles. For smaller events, or where space is at a premium we can use one of our smaller carts to host the noodle bar.

Catering, Equipment, Event Planning, Food Trucks, Fun Story, funfair events, Funfair Games

Case Study, The 100% Club

19 May 2023

A short case study about our support for the 100% Club scheme.

About 4 or 5 years ago we supplied a single ride, a Carousel to a school in Leeds. This carried on for about three years, until they suddenly expanded the booking and starting reserving multiple rides and catering.

It turns out that they were running a 100% club. Any kid that had a 100% attendance record for that term would be entitled to spend a period of time at the mini funfair they had booked.

Suddenly we started receiving requests from other schools for the exact same thing. Turns out they were all part of an academy group of schools. We now provide attractions regularly to something like 9 different schools. This ranges from the latest thrill rides to things like burger and chips.

Talking to some of the teachers, it seems that they had posted an increase in average attendance at the schools running the scheme.

The Health and Safety team at the schools were pretty fierce at the first events, and had us jumping through hoops. Gradually they seemed to relax a little and adopt an attitude of suggesting slight improvements where necessary, rather than making a big issue of it. I think the fact that we put so much effort into doing things right, coupled with us making changes as soon as they request them, helped a lot.

Fun Story, funfair events, General

There was a tree surgeon who ate a goldfish

20 April 2023

Have you heard the old wives rhyme, There was an old woman who swallowed a fly, I don’t know why she swallowed a fly, but no one knows where it came from or if its true… well a new  one I heard this week was There was an old tree surgeon who swallowed a goldfish, I don’t know why he swallowed a goldfish.

The tree surgeon decided at a fun fair that he would swallow his girlfirends prize fish that she had just won and wash it down with half a pint. His girlfriend filmed the incident and then posted the video onto social media primarily her snapchat story with the caption “He ate my fish”.

Snapchat Video

The snapchat video was a 14 second clip that showed the tree surgeon holding the very real and live fish in his palm before he then put it in his mouth and swallowed the fish and then taking a large swig of his beer.

At the end of the video you can then see him opening his mouth to show the viewers that the fish has gone and he sticks his tongue out to prove that he has swallowed the innocent live animal whole.

The video was filmed in Bridgewater Carnival in Somerset in September. Once the video had been shared it spread very fast and was then reported to the RSPCA by all the concerned viewers.

The Tree Surgeon was named as Josh Coles from Devon. He was ordered to appear at Exeter Magistrates court where he then admitted to a charge of causing unnecessary suffering to a project animal, he initially denied the charge, but changed his plea to guilty to avoid the trial. The magistrate stated that the goldfish would have experienced stress and unnecessary suffering as it was eaten alive with no other outcome than dead.

He was fined £300 with an £85 victim surcharge. Considering the victim is now a deceased goldfish, it does beggar the question of who does the surcharge go to?

There was an old tree surgeon who swallowed a goldfish and then entered denial

Coles tried to deny that any animal had been harmed and stated that it was just a stunt for social media and he hadn’t swallowed it. He then claimed that the fish which had been won at the fair was already half dead.

Fish are a traditional prize that can be won at the fair on many of the different game stalls. The fish usually come with a small plastic fish tank, stones and fish food. All fish that are won at the fairground have been properly looked after in the weeks leading up to the fair coming to town. The favoured prize by many of the kids who visit the fair love winning a pet. It is a horror that a grown adult would then find fun in this by swallowing it.

The outcome is that goldfish are now banned from being given out as prizes at Bridgewater fair. As just handing them out in plastic bags without any checks isn’t an acceptable way to do things. Strangely, having bought fish a number of times for our office aquarium, they have always been handed over in plastic bags without any checks in whether I have a suitable tank or know how to care for them.

Different rules for different people I suppose.

Equipment, funfair events, Funfair Rides, Manufacturer Profile

Zamperla, A Manufacturer Profile

12 April 2023

Another in our regular series looking at amusement ride builders throughout the world. The Italian company of Zamperla S.p.A. based in VicenzaVeneto, is a little different to many of the other big names out there. There range not only encompasses the giant roller coasters of many of their competitors. It also included more funfair orientated travelling rides, again matching others in their market, but they also build a range of tiny coin operated rides. The kind you find in a supermarket or shopping center.

History

Their history dates back over a century, to when, like many ride manufacturers, they were actually operators. Originally travelling an equestrian circus, before becoming one of the first operators of a street cinema in Italy.

Mr. Antonio Zamperla, founder of the company, realised that many of the larger amusement rides, such as the dodgems, could be recreated in smaller versions for the children. Indeed the ‘Mini Scooters’ or bumper cars for kids was one of their early successful lines. Leading to a host of repackaged attractions for the smaller clients visiting fairs.

Of course they have a range of adult rides to complement the children’s attractions.

Arrival Stateside

In 1976, the company arrived in Montreal, before moving to New Jersey to establish a sales office and spare parts warehouse operation.

The company provided some seven, out of the initial 12 rides that were installed in Euro Disney, a feather in the cap by any yardstick.

In 2005 the founder of the company, Mr. Antonio Zamperla, became the first Italian to be inducted into the IAAPA Hall of Fame 

Roller Coasters

The company also boasts an impressive resume in roller coasters. Though they did tend to specialise more in attractions that could be dismantled and travelled. Over the years they have built some 368 coasters and counting.

Resources;

Zamperla