4 Ethical Reasons to Support Your Local Street Food Industry
It’s no secret that we love street food – trying new recipes that have been passed down a family generation to generation; listening to the sizzle of your lunch being cooked to order and the smell of spices and herbs wafting from truck to truck. Aside from delicious dishes and the excitement of a market or event, there are also several moral reasons to support your local street food industry.
1. Supporting an Independent Business
Supporting independents encourages character and variety in your local area, rather than city centres full of chains that feel the same. Buying local helps to encourage creativity and community spirit. Independents are what give a place its personality and help to generate a buzz.
Now, more than ever, it is important to support local and in our last post, we discussed ways to support your local businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.
2. Experiencing New Cultures
By trying different street caterers’ food, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and taste new foods. When travelling this means an authentic local experience, and on home soil, it can mean you are supporting migrants and locals alike.
3. Using Local Seasonal Produce
Most caterers shop locally for their ingredients at markets and use fresh seasonal produce. This has numerous benefits such as low food mileage, being good for the environment and the health benefits of eating fresh organic food.
4. Boosts Local Economy
Money spent with local businesses is more likely to stay in your area than money spent in chains. Spending just £10 with local independents, is found to put around £50 back into your local economy (Workforce). Helping businesses in your area to grow can also increase the number of jobs available locally.
So, if you’re ready to experience the excitement of street food and support local, why not consider using strEAT, to caterer for your next event when this season passes?
