FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY’S TURNS 1!

Baakens Food Truck Friday will be celebrating its first birthday when the popular market returns to it summer slot on Friday, 10 November 2017 at WERK_ in Baakens Valley, Port Elizabeth. The event runs from 4pm to 9pm. There is an entry fee of R20, with kids under 12 free. Come down to the Valley for an evening of food trucking fun.

The market has grown from just 10 food trucks a year ago, to now boasting 20 food trucks, tuk-tuks and trailers serving up a variety of delicious street food dishes. All food is priced under R50, and there is something to suit every taste; from vegetarian dishes to traditional Xhosa cuisine and gourmet silders to Asian dimsum, hearty burgers, Turkish delicacies and sweet treats, you have to try it all.

The night market intends to have friends and family gather on the lawn with their picnic blankets and camping chairs, dancing along to national act, Easy Freak from Durban, and supporting local acts: Greenwood Primary Big Band, Too Many Chiefs and Zafrotronixx to name a few.

Organisers Jan du Plessis of design, build collaborative, WERK_ and Grant Foong of Foong’s Asian Street Food, have been amazed by how fast the market and street food industry has grown in the short period of time.

“We always knew PE was ready for a market like this, but the support of the public has been phenomenal. It’s great to see such a diverse group of people get together and enjoy our beautiful city and all that it has to offer,” says du Plessis.

Kids of all ages are also catered for and can be entertained with pony and pedal go-kart rides, jumping castles, soft-play for toddlers and more. For the thirsty, bar facilities are available from Benn Koppen, Honeybox, Brickmakers Distilling Co, Remos and the Richmond Hill Brewing Company.

A pop-up craft market featuring the very best in Eastern Cape art and design will also take place inside the WERK_ studio spaces on the night.

Technical support partners Gardmed Ambulance Services, DKZ Cleaning Services and Magnum Alarms ensure that a high standard of cleanliness, safety and security are maintained.

For more information, contact Grant Foong on 082 367 1864, email grant@foongs.co.za or like Baakens Food Truck Friday on Facebook and follow them on Instagram.