To me food and how
it’s presented is an important part of how people perceive an event or
festival. Part of the festival experience is the food and it’s likely the
biggest festival expense for a family. If the food being offered is of poor
quality, visitors will think the same of the event. I doubt this is the message
that most festival organizers want to send to their attendees! I don’t mean
that the food has to be at the gourmet level, but I believe that it must be
prepared well and have strong appeal for the whole family.
Fortunately local
governments and health boards are taking a closer look at outdoor eating
facilities and making vendors prepare their food in a more hygienic fashion.
This answers the preparation concern, but not the appeal. Festival organizers
should screen potential food vendors very carefully to insure the only
reputable operators are allowed to participate. Careful attention should be
made to the types of foods being offered. A wide variety is preferable, not
only for the people attending but for the vendors themselves. In addition to
hygiene and variety, people are demanding healthier and more nutritional foods.
To Be Continued ~ Part Two
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