Food Trader Application 2026 -


FOOD TRADER APPLICATION 

Chapter 5, Radical Redesign
Boomtown 12-16 August 2026
Matterley Estate, Winchester 

Thank you for your interest in trading at Boomtown 2026.

One of the key things we look for in our traders is individuality and something that stands out!
We collaborate with businesses with character, as well as offering unique and fantastic quality food.

Boomtown's ethos has a huge focus on sustainability, so please bear this in mind when submitting your application.

Trading days are from Wednesday to Sunday, all traders must arrive and be fully set-up by Tuesday so pitches can be signed off by our H&S team. Please note Boomtown is a Cashless festival, more info will be provided to successful applicants. By being a Cashless event we are able to lower the up front costs for traders and work on a revenue-share basis to make the festival more accessible for a wider variety of food businesses. 

Please fill in all fields below, we look forward to receiving your application.

Thanks, 
Boomtown Trader Team

First Name
Last Name
Email
Mobile Number
Alternative Phone Number
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
Postcode
Are you a local trader?
Are you local to Winchester or the South Down's Nation Park?

About Your Business

Stall Trading Name
If you are applying for more than one pitch you need to fill in an application for each one. If the stall names are the same please number them 'Stall name 1' Stall Name 2'.
Invoice Company Name
Photograph of Stall
(MAX SIZE 10MB)

Please upload a recent photo showing what your stall set up looks like. If you do not include a photograph of your stall, your application will not be considered.

We are looking for stalls that look good as well as serving great food, here is a chance to show off your set up!

We are more likely to book aesthetically pleasing stalls that fit with the festival environment.

Additional photograph (optional)
(MAX SIZE 10MB)
Additional photograph (optional)
(MAX SIZE 10MB)
Pitch Layout
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Please provide a birds-eye image, sketch or drawing of your pitch layout, including back-of-house and accommodation with dimensions (preferable).
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Do you actively engage with your audience on social media?
If so, could you share some information about your social media reach and the platforms where you are most active?
Social media reach
If you answered yes to the above, please enter your combined reach across your social media platforms.
Company/trading logo
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Do you have a logo? If so, please upload your most recent company logo.
Are you VAT registered?
If yes, please provide your VAT number
Have you traded at Boomtown before?
Please provide details of your previous trading history at Boomtown
How many meals on average can you produce per day?
What would be your expected turnover at Boomtown over the 5 days?
Instead of a pitch fee we work on a revenue share basis, so this helps us find the right traders to partner with that will meet the demands and capacity of our audience as well as meeting the expectations of the trader. Bearing in mind that Boomtown is a 5 day camping festival.
Please describe your company and your offering, tell us what sets you apart from the rest
What other festivals have you traded at?

Food Menu

What type of food do you normally sell?
Please select the primary food you wish to sell
Please select the secondary food you wish to sell
If other, please specify
Please select which dietary requirements/allergens you can cater for
Your Food Menu

Please share your full menu, including your 2026 prices, so we can review your complete offering.

This will be the menu your application is assessed and accepted on, so be sure to include as much detail as possible.

Photograph of Menu
Photograph of your Food
Photograph of Your Food
Photograph of your Food
Would you be able to provide an affordable meal option?

At Boomtown, we want everyone to feel welcome and cared for - and that starts with food.

We will prioritise traders who can offer at least one substantial meal option priced at £10.00 during the selection process, to ensure that everyone can enjoy a good meal at an accessible price.

If your application is successful, it will be a condition of your agreement that this meal option is available throughout the event.

Please provide a description

Tickets & Passes

How many staff tickets and vehicle passes do you need?  


Adult Tickets Required
Teen Tickets Required
Child Tickets Required
How many onsite vehicle passes do you need
Indicate how many vehicles will be parked within your pitch space
Towed Vehicles
Please specify how many towed vehicles, units and/or caravans you plan to have behind your pitch.
How many parking passes do you need
These are passes for cars parked in the crew car park

About Your Pitch

What type of structure is your stall?
If other, please specify
Width/Frontage Of Pitch (m)
Provide the width of the entire frontage of your pitch (including any signage, guy ropes, tow bars etc.)
Depth Of Pitch Required (m)
Please provide the depth of your entire pitch, including any vehicles or tents that sit behind your stall. Please note, many locations across site have a maximum depth of 15 metres.
If seating isn't available, please select '0'
Do you provide seating with your stall ? If yes, how many can you seat?
We have opportunities to trade pre and post show.
If you're interested in joining us then, please specify when you're available.
What will your trading hours be each day
How many 16amp electric connections do you require?
How many 32 amp connections do you require?
How many 32/3 Phase connections do you require?
How many 63/3 Phase connections do you require?
You will have access to a shared Water Standpipe but if you have very high water usages and want one on your pitch you may wish to book a private one.
Private Standpipe
All traders have access to shared IBCs, but if you have a lot of water wastage please book a private one.
Private IBC
Private Loo

Health and Safety 

If your application in successful you will also be asked to provide a food hygiene certificate, proof of public liability issuance,  risk assessment, fire risk assessment, gas safety certificate (where applicable) and employer liability insurance.

Food Hygiene Rating
Please link to proof of your food hygiene rating
scores on the doors website
Local Council Certificate /Registration
Name of Local Council where your business is registered

ACCESSIBILITY

Are there any physical barriers (e.g.steps) at your unit?
Does your counter have a lowered section (850mm or lower) for wheelchair users or people of shorter stature?
If a lowered counter is possible, how do you provide an accessible service alternative?
Please specify
Do you brief your staff on how to use the lowered counter or provide an accessible service?
Do you display a “Lowered Counter / Accessible Service Available” sign or similar symbol at your unit?
How do customers access your menu or price list?
Are your menus:

SUSTAINABILITY

Are you happy to use all compostable serve wear from a pre-approved supplier?
All serve wear MUST be PAPER, BAGESSE and WOODEN cutlery. BIO-PLASTIC/PLA IS NOT ALLOWED, this is because it contaminates the waste/recycling stream we have chosen to use. Single use sachets of condiments are also BANNED, please use re-fillable bottles.
Please let us know your preferred supplier of compostable serve wear
Do you have any sustainability credentials ?
If so, please provide details of any accolades that you would be happy for us to shout about!
We measure our food footprint, if your application is successful, you are required to provide information on products sold at the festival
For example, where you get your main ingredients/products from. Do you agree to provide this information?
To help us with onsite deliveries please list your preferred suppliers
Do you have a bespoke supplier for a specialist item?
If so, please confirm the name of the supplier and the product.