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Can guests pay for their own food at a school fete?

Yes. For a school fete or big public day The Food Hub can trade as a vendor: families buy their own food from the truck, the school pays nothing up front, and we ask for a $2,500 plus GST minimum which the school only tops up if sales fall short.

Can guests pay for their own food at a school fete?

Yes. For a school fete or big public day The Food Hub can trade as a vendor: families buy their own food from the truck, the school pays nothing up front, and we ask for a $2,500 plus GST minimum which the school only tops up if sales fall short.

How the vendor model works

  • No hire fee and no payment up front.
  • Families order and pay at the truck on the day.
  • We agree a minimum of $2,500 plus GST. If takings reach it, the school pays nothing. If they fall short, the school reimburses the difference.
  • For a big enough crowd we can also talk through a share per item sold going back to the school.

When booked catering suits better

  • A presentation day, staff lunch or smaller event where the school pays per head, from $15 per head plus GST with a 60 guest minimum.

What we bring

  • A Working With Children Check through Service NSW, $20M public liability and our own power, gas and water.

Go deeper

School fete catering

Related questions

Do you need a permit for a food truck at a school? Do you have a Working With Children Check? What is the minimum spend for a food truck?

Want a number for your own event? Send the date, location and guest count and a clear quote usually comes back within the hour in business hours. Get a quote or call (02) 8529 5400.

Last reviewed 14 October 2026 by The Food Hub team.

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