So you’ve got that killer idea, all the mettle to make it happen, and the drive to bring it to the hearts, minds and mouths of the South West. Good on you for getting that far.
Taking the leap means there’s a ton of stuff to navigate. Some of it boring, some of it less so, all of it necessary, and every bit of it exciting (in the end).
The New Buoy Accelerator Programme is here to help you navigate it all – and get that killer idea out of your head, onto the street and into people’s hands.
Buoy is the proud home of some of the finest street food slingers in the land. Here’s how you could be one of them.
New Buoy Accelerator Programme
New to 2025, the Buoy Accelerator Programme is here to remove some of the hurdles to launching your big street food idea.
Find out what’s involved below.
NEW TRADER PROGRAMME
TALK IT THROUGH
Meet Buoy: An hour-long session with James, buoy’s Director. With 10+ years of industry experience, he’s been around the street food block (and back again) and will advise on everything you need to get you going.
Meet a Trader: Get the inside track from a well-established trader. Here’s your opp to mine them on all the ins, outs, ups and downs, and how to go about building your business.
STARTER FOR TEN
Discounted fees worth £140: Get a 20% discount on pitch fees for 10 trading dates (5 weekdays and 5 weekend days).
Guest pitch: Jump the queue and claim your guest spot at one of our fully booked markets, on the pitch reserved for Accelerator Programme participants. Available for 10 pitches.
Free Cancellation: Make sure the sun’s out for the 10 dates with a free cancellation available.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Launch campaign: We’ll get the word out there, with a launch campaign that includes social media, feature write-up, web presence, social media giveaway, and an influencer campaign.
Photography package: Fifteen pro high-res shots of your food, team and set-up for you to use for your own promos, marketing and mantelpiece.
Feedback: We’ll give you honest and upfront feedback but don’t just take our word for it, we’ll send two mystery shoppers to try your food.
KIT & COSTS
Stall set-up: Get your stall looking the business with our high-spec white-label set-up that includes frontage, gazebo, weights, menu boards and matting. What’s more, all the kit will be there at the market for you so you don’t need to haul it around.
Price: The New Buoy Accelerator Programme is £500 and we’re offering a 20% discount for the first 5 programme participants. If you’re interested in taking part, please follow the link below.
