Cooking up street food success with NCASS

31 Mar 2026
HRC - Vision Stage
New product development , Panel Session , Culinary focus

Delivered in partnership with NCASS (Nationwide Caterers Association), this practical session brings together experienced street food operators to share what it really takes to build a successful business on the ground. Moderated by Henry Poultney from NCASS, the panel features Nicol Dwyer (Digbeth Dining Club), Emma Moran (Emerald Eats), and Vimal Arumugam (Baked Bird). Together, they’ll share honest, real-world insights on starting out, staying compliant, managing costs, building a loyal following, and standing out in a competitive street food scene. Packed with practical advice and lessons from lived experience, this session is ideal for anyone looking to turn great food into a sustainable, profitable street food business.

Speakers
Emma Moran
Emma Moran, Founder - Emerald Eats
Nicol Dwyer
Nicol Dwyer - Digbeth Dining Club
Vanessa Anderson
Vanessa Anderson, Founder - Indi Local
Vimal Arumugam
Vimal Arumugam, Co-founder - Baked Bird
Moderator
Henry Poultney
Henry Poultney, Public Affairs Lead - NCASS