Food Trucks on the Plaza

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES APRIL FOOD TRUCK EVENT
During 2015, the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and City of Nanaimo worked together to develop new regulations around food trucks operating in Nanaimo. Legislation was put into place that created a much friendlier environment for operators and food truck ‘zones’ were identified in the city centre. To celebrate these moves and draw attention to the changes on our local culinary scene, the Chamber of Commerce is presenting “Food Trucks On The Plaza” downtown on Saturday, April 2.

“Food Trucks On The Plaza” will see 12 food trucks on Diana Krall Plaza serving hungry visitors to downtown from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Many of these will be out of town operators introducing their trucks and their menus to Nanaimo for the first time. It is expected that they will be testing the market to see what the local appetite for food trucks will be like.

Chamber President and CEO, Kim Smythe stated “It’s well known in other markets that food trucks, trailers and carts do not pose an unfair challenge to brick and mortar restaurants. Food trucks act as an attraction and a destination unto themselves. When gathered together, mobile operators present a roving ‘food festival’. When used to vend food at community events, at festivals and in parks, they are a lively addition to the festivities.”
“Food Trucks On The Plaza” is taking place on the same day as Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra’s “Community Day” and the family fun day branded as “PirateFest” – all part of Festival Nanaimo, the month long celebration of arts and culture in Nanaimo.
 
CONTACT: Kim Smythe – 250-756-1191
ceo@nanaimochamber.bc.ca