How Does Roaming Hunger Work?
Welcome to Roaming Hunger! We are the nation's largest network of mobile food vendors, dedicated to helping your business grow. Here are some common questions we get from first-time visitors:
Why should I register my business with Roaming Hunger?
- Gain access to catering and vending events that may not be posted anywhere else.
- We protect your payment in case a client cancels.
- Use our software tools: post your service locations, organize external leads on your Dashboard, and more.
What will it cost me?
There are no setup or membership fees to sign up with Roaming Hunger. We will not charge you to be on the site, to book on the site, or to get dedicated support for your business on our platform.
Some specifics:
- Catering Events: The amount you bid is the amount you get paid. We do not deduct from your earnings or charge you fees for catering events. (e.g. Bid $1,000, get paid $1,000.)
- Vending Events: Large vending events may require a booking fee and revenue share. If a vending event has any fees associated, the amount will be clearly posted on that event lead before you bid.
- Our Software Tools: It is free for you to use our lead capture software to post your locations and manage your own leads.
I don't have a truck; can I still sign up?
We work with trailers, carts, bicycles, tents, and even caterers without a vehicle who do dropoff or buffet style. If you can get your food from Point A to Point B, we have opportunities for you.
(Note: We do not currently have a system in place for catering by boat or helicopter.)
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How do I book?
We receive over 3,000 new event leads a week. After qualifying them, we will post leads from your city on your Dashboard. Here's how to apply:
- Catering Events: Submit a Package
- Create custom packages from your menu items. You'll submit these packages for catering events, and the event host will make their decision from all submitted packages.
- Vending Events: Submit Your Profile
- When you apply for a vending event, the host will see your public profile, including your photos, menu items, and business description. They will make selections from a single list of profiles.
How do I get paid?
We provide three methods of payment: ACH (direct deposit), Bill Pay (mailed check), and Wire Transfer. ACH is the fastest way to get paid in the USA; Wire Transfer is fastest for Canadian vendors.
Each event type has a different system for payments:
- Catering Events
- The host pays us, we hold the payment in escrow until the event is complete, and then we pay you. (Learn more here)
- Vending Events
- You will be selling onsite, so your profit will come from sales. Some vending events offer a minimum guarantee. If your sales fall short of that guarantee, report your actual sales to your event coordinator in order to receive compensation.
Who Do I Contact If I Need Help?
Take advantage of our Knowledge Base for comprehensive how-to guides. If you can't find an answer there, our Vendor Experience Team is here to help. Send them an email at vendors@roaminghunger.com, and they'll get back to you within 1 business day.
For questions about a specific event, you will be assigned an Event Coordinator. Their email address appears on the event lead itself and in all event-related correspondence. They will be your go-to for client details, logistics, and payment status.
How Do I Get Started?
Ready to sign up? Enter your information onto our Vendor Contact Form, linked below. We'll use that information to build your profile, usually within 3 business days. When it's live, we'll email you with a login and instructions. We look forward to working with you!
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