It’s funny how much of life is about perception.
That’s actually why I decided to start writing these monthly updates, because sometimes the tricky bits can overshadow the wins, and I don’t want the good stuff to get lost.
August was pretty great.
We spent 10 amazing (and intense!) days at North Berwick for FBTS.
We love the festival, the people, the energy… totally worth the effort. Yes, I’m still a bit frustrated to see those long queues for meat and fish, while the vegan option doesn’t have it; however, there is always a positive aspect: compared to last year, our sales grew by 18%. That’s a win! So many familiar faces came back for lunch and dinner, and that’s the best feedback we could ever ask for. Also, it felt amazing to have our truck back on the road, even just temporarily.
Leith Market kept us busy too. It went “alright” this time (thanks to our friends and regulars who always show up 💚). We’d love to make it a regular thing once a month in Edinburgh, because I know it’s hard to catch us sometimes, so we need to make it work better. What do you think? Should we mix it up with a different dish every time?
We also pulled off a last-minute catering challenge: 200 sandwiches delivered to a theatre company at Summerhall. Crazy day, but fun! Catering (and weddings!) is definitely something we want to lean into more; it feels like the best way to make a bigger impact. Probably, not all 200 people there were vegan, so even a few of them walked away thinking, ” That plant-based option was actually really good,” that’s a win!
I’m still fighting against the Glasgow Council. I claimed loss of earnings months ago, and they weren’t replying, so I contacted the press, and the day after, at 9.01 am, I had an email from them. It’s annoying that they just replied if you want to go public. We’ll need to wait and see how much money they will compensate us for, but hopefully it will be enough to cover some past expenses and get us through winter
And finally… some exciting behind-the-scenes news:
We’re working on new products! Our secret sauce and ready-to-eat ke-babs mix.
The idea is to have a high-protein, healthy and sustainable option that you can just open up and throw it into a sandwich or a meal when you’re short on time.
We’re hoping to bring some beta-testing packs to our next Leith Market, so keep an eye on our social media if you’d like to be one of the first to try them.
Monthly balance ⚖️
✅ Great festival
✅ 200 sandwich catering
✅ Closed two more weddings for next year
✅ Getting there with our secret sauce and
ke-bab mix to sell.
❌ Food truck still needs still to be fixed.
❌ I get anxious because we haven’t work a lot during summer and winter is coming.
Future plans 🚀
We might have a pop-up already closed for October in Leith 🙊
Marta | Project Manager 👈
Sustainable Kitchen
Scottish Street Food Award Champions 2024.