
Applications
Now
Open
We’re excited to invite food traders to apply for the 2026 World Food Festival — a celebration of global cuisine, culture, and community in the heart of Welwyn Garden City!
Dates: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of May 2026
Times: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Welwyn Garden City town centre
Important Information for Applicants:
No 1-day trading options will be offered at this stage — you must be available for both days.
Bars/alcohol vendors: Please note we are not accepting applications from alcohol providers at this time.
Only traders with a current Food Hygiene Rating of 5 will be considered.
Application deadline: 30th November 2025*
All applicants will be notified by 9th January 2026
What We Look For:
Our team carefully reviews each application, considering:
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Registered with your local authority with a level 5 food hygiene rating.
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Visual appeal and presentation of your trailer or pitch
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Menu variety and suitability for a diverse, international food audience
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Customer and event reviews
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Social media presence and engagement
Previous trading experience
If you’ve traded with us before, we’ll also consider:
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Professionalism and etiquette at previous events
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Compliance with our booking processes and event communications
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How well you helped promote the event
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Staff and environmental health feedback
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Public and customer feedback
Required Documentation (if accepted):
Once accepted, traders will have 30 days to submit payment and provide:
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Public Liability Insurance (£5M–£10M)
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Gas Safety Certificates (if applicable)
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PAT Testing Certificates (if applicable)
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Food Safety Certificate (Level 2 or higher)
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General & Fire Risk Assessments
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Food Hygiene Rating of 5
We may also contact other event organisers for references.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT PRIORITY BOOKINGS WILL BE ALLOCATED TO OUR TOWN CENTRE BUSINESSES!
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WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING BARISTAS OR COFFEE TRADERS AT THIS EVENT.
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THIS APPLICATION IS NOT FOR MARKET TRADERS! .
*Please note that we reserve the right to close the application process earlier than the stated deadline if necessary
Questions?
Email us at: worldfoodfestival@welwyngarden.co.uk