Time To Celebrate

Tea and biscuits, fish and chips, bangers and mash, bubble and squeak, roast dinner, afternoon tea, Victoria sponge, Coronation chicken, these are just a few of our favourite things. As the nation watched history unfold as Her Majesty the Queen commemorated an unprecedented seventy years on the throne, TruckStopToday have the perfect way to acknowledge the Platinum Jubilee celebration and with it the best of Great British cuisine on offer for you to enjoy.

Needless to say, British food has often endured more than its fair share of teasing when it comes to our choice of flavours. Yet as popular British cook Nigel Slater once said, "British food is a celebration of comfort eating. Our traditional savoury recipes are all about warmth and sustenance, our puddings a roll call of sweet jollity, our cakes are deep and cosy. We appear to be a nation in need of a big, warm hug!”

Whilst it is true that British cuisine and our love of traditional tea time treats or snacks are often called bland or flavourless, Britain’s diet is a unique part of our culture as a nation. Now, as the nation’s monarch remembers an historic seven decades on the throne, it is impossible to separate this special slice of Britain’s history from the traditional dishes we crave on high days and holidays.??

In truth, Britain's best-loved national dishes and go-to treats have been satisfying Britons for countless generations and no doubt many visitors have enjoyed a delve into our curious relationship with food and flavours too. According to YouGov fish and chips remains unsurprisingly the nation’s favourite dish. Another beloved British staple that has been in existence for nearly seventy years is the popular sandwich filling Coronation chicken which was actually created especially for Her Majesty’s coronation back in 1953.

How did you enjoy the four day bank holiday? Whether you organised a street party, created an event or just fancied a festival of British food and culture in your office or residential space, you can relive the celebration of British food with TruckStopToday and its library of thousands of Street food vendors.

It is interesting that food is often at the very heart of any celebration whether that be a family gathering or one that involves the entire nation. According to Money Supermarket, ‘The country spent a total of ￡823m celebrating the bank holiday weekend, spending an average of ￡83 each on food, drink and decorations.’ And no doubt millions of cups of tea were also be brewed!

As the Jubilee this year was acknowledged with a four day bank holiday, the celebration was a wonderful opportunity to reward the country, halfway through the year. We all know and appreciate the benefits of a special treat or event from time to time and whilst that is frequently something that occurs around the end of the year, a little perk midway is a great opportunity to show appreciation to employees. Who of us doesn’t enjoy the opportunity to indulge in a little quintessential luxury to generate from time to time?

As Forbes suggests, ‘Find new things to celebrate with your employees. Start thinking outside the box to find different reasons to celebrate. Hold annual ceremonies to recognize employees for their hard work, host employee appreciation days or take your team out for a nice lunch after achieving a company goal. It’s easy for everyone to bond over a plate of food. Employers can provide opportunities for social engagement by hosting monthly team lunches. A weekly team breakfast is another great way to bring colleagues together.’

Of course, an office event doesn’t just have to involve employees but also clients or partners. According to Forbes, whatever the occasion, an office event is an important aspect of business culture, never mind highlighting a Jubilee celebration at the heart of British culture.

Forbes highlighted, ‘Hosting an event allows you to get your current and prospective clients in the building and grow relationships with them in ways you wouldn’t on a regular basis. Company events give you an opportunity to create strong bonds with your teams on a personal level and learn about their interests outside of work. ’

TruckStopToday has a proud heritage of helping individuals, companies, landlords and event organisers to celebrate special events. In fact, the Platinum Jubilee is a wonderful opportunity to try one of the many British street food vendors available throughout the UK. If you’re feeling inspired to proffer some delectable dishes from our country or just fancy celebrating the comfort food that Britain does best, why not have a look at the range of different options of available?

It goes without saying that fish and chips are a popular choice in Britain. With nearly four?

hundred million portions of this national dish sold every year, Hampshire-based The Happy Fryer is just one street food vendor that is helping contribute to that impressive number. Offering all the expected options as well as vegan choices, you can’t go wrong with this fin-tastic option.

Nothing screams British more than Sunday lunch. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until Sunday over this special four-day bank holiday weekend with delicious Yorkshire Pudding wraps. The York Roast Company based Yorkshire and Leeds based the Market Wraps Allotment are poised to bring the traditional Sunday meal to your event.

Maybe you are keen to introduce comfort food favourites such as bubble and squeak. Sue’s Kitchen, based in Kent, offers a variety of choices with vegan and vegetarian bubble and squeak options. Perhaps a chip butty is the perfect way to enjoy the celebration. Don’t forget to check out Hertfordshire-based and appropriately-named the Big Butty Bar! Their signature dish celebrates British flavours such as minted lamb, Guinness cooked steak, cheesy Marmite and pulled ham hock!

What’s for pudding? Phoebe’s Pantry based in Essex offers cream teas, ice creams and cakes whilst Liverpool’s Poppy the Vintage Caravan, Yorkshire-based VW Lulabelle and London-based Mrs G’s Afternoon Tea all serve up quintessential afternoon teas fit for a Queen!

Whether your go-to celebratory British dish is sweet or savoury surely there is no better way to just have an excuse to show your appreciation for your employees or tenants, TruckStopToday are proud to offer a wide selection of street food vendors that showcase the true range of Great British cuisine. Now who is for tea and biscuits?

If 2022 is all about finding something new for your employees, trying something different for your tenants, providing unique amenities or just injecting a little bit of feel-good sparkle into your office/industrial portfolio, event or business then get in touch t o d a y - vendors are getting booked up fast!

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