Sonic Boom Food Trader Application

Saturday 12 September 2026 | Burton Market Place

Please complete the form below to apply for a food or drink trading pitch at Sonic Boom Festival 2026.

Before submitting your application, please ensure you have read the Sonic Boom Food Trader Information Pack, Best of Burton Stallholder Terms & Conditions and Stallholder Booking Policy.

Submission of an application does not guarantee a trading space. Successful applicants will receive written confirmation from Best of Burton.

Sonic Boom Festival – Food Trader Application

Saturday 12 September 2026 | Burton Market Place

Please complete the form below to apply for a food or drink trading pitch at Sonic Boom Festival. Best of Burton is managing the food court for this event.

Please provide as much information as possible to help us consider your application. Submission of an application does not guarantee a trading space

First name

Last name

Business Name

Phone

Full Address including town and postcode

About your business

Website or social media page

Tell us a little about your business

What products or services would you like to sell or offer at the event?

Please upload photos of your products and, where available, your stall setup.

Your Food & Drink Offer

Please provide details of the food and/or drinks you would like to sell at Sonic Boom Festival

Please provide your proposed menu, including approximate selling prices.*

Is your food business registered with your Local Authority

Yes

Which Local Authority is your food business registered with?

What is the name your food business is registered under?

Your Stall & Set up

What is the TOTAL space required for your trading setup?

Please include the full width and depth in metres, including tow bars, hatches, doors, steps and any other operational space required.

Would you require access to an electricity supply, if available?

Yes

Please note: Electricity is not available at all events. Where electricity is available, an additional charge may apply. Availability and charges will be confirmed for each individual event.

Please provide details of all electrical equipment you would like to use, including the wattage of each item.

Will you be using LPG or any other gas at the event?

Yes

File upload

Please provide details of all LPG/gas appliances and equipment you intend to use at the event.

Please list each appliance or item of equipment that will be connected to or powered by LPG/gas.

Please upload your current Gas Safety Certificate / LPG inspection documentation.

Documents & Insurance

Do you currently hold valid Public Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of £5 million

Yes

Public Liability Insurance is required for all traders/ organisations attending our events. If you do not currently hold valid Public Liability Insurance, we will be unable to offer you a trading space.

Please upload a copy of your current Public Liability Insurance certificate

Please ensure your certificate is current and clearly shows the policyholder name, period of cover and level of Public Liability Insurance.

Do you currently have a suitable Risk Assessment for your trading activities

Yes

Please upload a copy of your current Risk Assessment.

Risk Assessment Required

A suitable Risk Assessment will be required before you can attend an event. If your application is successful, this must be provided by the deadline stated in your confirmation information.

Food Trader Compliance

Do you and any staff handling or preparing food have appropriate food hygiene training for your activities

Yes

Food Hygiene Training Required

Appropriate food hygiene knowledge and training must be in place for anyone handling or preparing food before attending the event

Do you have appropriate allergen information available for all food and drink products you intend to sell

Yes

Allergen Information Required

Food traders must have appropriate allergen information available for the food and drink they sell. Required allergen information must be in place before you will be permitted to trade.

Where applicable, is your electrical equipment maintained in a safe condition and do you have current inspection/testing evidence available if requested?

Yes

Not applicable

Electrical Safety Requirements

Electrical equipment used at the event must be safe and suitable for use. Evidence of appropriate inspection/testing may be requested before or during the event.

Will you have appropriate fire safety equipment for your trading and cooking activities?

Yes

Not applicable

This may include appropriate fire extinguishers and/or a fire blanket depending on your equipment, fuel and cooking methods.

Fire Safety Equipment Required

Where your activities present a fire risk, appropriate fire safety equipment must be in place before you will be permitted to trade.

Do you have suitable hand-washing facilities for your food-handling activities

Yes

Not applicable

Hand-Washing Facilities

Where required for your food-handling activities, suitable hand-washing facilities must be provided as part of your trading setup.

Declaration

Please read the following statements carefully before submitting your application.

I confirm that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee a trading space and that my place is not confirmed until I receive written confirmation from Best of Burton and any required payment has been received.

I confirm that all insurance, certificates and other documentation provided will be valid for the date of the event, and I agree to provide updated documents if requested.

I confirm that I have read and agree to the Best of Burton Stallholder Terms & Conditions and Stallholder Booking Policy.

I confirm that I have read the Sonic Boom Festival Food Trader Information and agree to comply with the event-specific trading, setup, safety and access requirements.

I understand that individual events may have additional requirements and agree to comply with the event information and instructions provided by Best of Burton.

By submitting this application, you are applying to trade at a Best of Burton event. Submission of this form does not constitute confirmation of a trading space.

Stallholder Booking Policy

Our Stallholder Booking Policy explains how applications are considered and how we select traders for our events. This includes our approach to maintaining a varied mix of traders, similar products, pitch allocation and previous attendance.

READ STALLHOLDER BOOKING POLICY