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The first Food Truck Friday has been hailed as a success with estimates of over 500 people taking part and many of the vendors selling out early due to demand.
Council’s City Centre Co-ordinator, Kari Graber, said the feedback from patrons and vendors on the event held in Wachner Place had been very positive.
“The space was filled with vibrant crowds of people enjoying an afternoon lunch outside. Vendors said the sales were fantastic with long queues at peak times. Some ran out of their most popular foods and others ran out completely! It’s so great to see people out enjoying the city and the space.”
“The point was to showcase some of the great spaces the city centre has to offer and encourage people to use them and have a walk around to remember what a cool town we live in. It’s also great that we have been able to support small local businesses and offer something new to residents and visitors,” Ms Graber said.
It was the first of five weeks the Council is trialling the initiative. The launch included a total of seven food trucks and stalls and new ones would be introduced in the following weeks to maintain variety. Food Truck Friday will run on the following dates: 30 September, 7 October, 14 October and 21 October. People who wish to become vendors should contact Ms Graber on (03) 211 8393.