Flic Luxmoore

The Jabberwocky 2013 in Numbers

by Flic Luxmoore | Wednesday, December 18, 2013 | Food Van Driving, Street Food, The Business of Catering

First, let me begin with a giant thank you. To everyone who bought a toastie, encouraged, helped and guided us through the year. We have two more events left, but this will be the last blog of 2013, as the next two Wednesdays are a little inconveniently sited. I hope...

An Open Letter To Chris White MP

by Flic Luxmoore | Wednesday, December 11, 2013 | Street Food, The Business of Catering

This is a situation in which we cannot possibly be alone. If no one ever brings it up, nothing will change, so if you are in a similar position, and you would welcome a change, please forward, adapt or copy this to your local MP, if the mood takes you. — Dear Mr...

Customer Psychology

by Flic Luxmoore | Wednesday, December 4, 2013 | Other..., Street Food, Street Food Theory

There are conventions in customer psychology that are unspoken but carefully observed, like a code of conduct for street trading which we have noticed sits just below the surface. Once noticed it seems to be everywhere, or perhaps it’s just me. The Invisibility...

The Free Safe Review

by Flic Luxmoore | Wednesday, November 27, 2013 | Reviews

Like many businesses out there, we deal with cash. 99% of that is stored in a money-grubbing, cold-hearted, tricksy financial institution. However a small amount of it remains; diffused within the business as floats and change. Some street fooders condense this cash...

Being Self Employed

by Flic Luxmoore | Wednesday, November 20, 2013 | The Business of Catering

Today marks my 142nd day of being self employed. While not an especially significant number, it feels like I’ve now spent long enough away from the throws of real work, to really appreciate how good tasty, tasty freedom actually is. This morning I spent a few...