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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:

  • Registered with your local authority with a level 5 food hygiene rating. 

  • Visual appeal and presentation of your trailer or pitch

  • Menu variety and suitability for a diverse, international food audience

  • Customer and event reviews

  • Social media presence and engagement
     

Previous trading experience

If you’ve traded with us before, we’ll also consider:

  • Professionalism and etiquette at previous events

  • Compliance with our booking processes and event communications

  • How well you helped promote the event

  • Staff and environmental health feedback

  • Public and customer feedback 
     

Required Documentation (if accepted):

Once accepted, traders will have 30 days to submit payment and provide:

  • Public Liability Insurance (£5M–£10M)

  • Gas Safety Certificates (if applicable)

  • PAT Testing Certificates (if applicable)

  • Food Safety Certificate (Level 2 or higher)

  • General & Fire Risk Assessments

  • Food Hygiene Rating of 5

We may also contact other event organisers for references.
 

  • PLEASE NOTE THAT PRIORITY BOOKINGS WILL BE ALLOCATED TO OUR TOWN CENTRE BUSINESSES!

  • WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING BARISTAS OR COFFEE TRADERS AT THIS EVENT. 

  • 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

The Welwyn Garden City BID brings together all the businesses of Welwyn Garden City town centre to make the town a better place to live, work and enjoy.

 

Welwyn Garden City BID Limited

is a limited company registered in England and Wales

Company Registration Number 10582411

VAT Registration Number 263995554

Welwyn Garden City BID

Office 7, Floor 3
The Gate House

Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6NS

bid@welwyngarden.co.uk

Tel. 01707 497 930

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