Summer events. Weddings. Festivals.
It’s the season where catering businesses go from calm to chaos — in the best possible way.
But with big bookings comes a common challenge: cash flow.
Stock, staffing, permits, fuel, equipment — it all needs paying before the big day.
And even when you’re fully booked, that doesn’t mean your cash is ready to go.
🍔 Big Events, Bigger Costs
Let’s say you land three big weekend events in a row.
You’ll need:
- Ingredients in bulk
- Temporary staff
- Equipment hire or servicing
- Fuel and logistics
- Event fees and licenses
But the payments might not land until weeks later. That’s where so many great businesses get stuck — not because of lack of demand, but lack of capital.
💳 Fast, Flexible Funding: Tailored for Food Businesses
At Fenbridge Finance, we work with catering businesses to unlock simple, short-term funding that fits how you operate.
Here are a few popular options:
- Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)
Perfect for food trucks and vendors with card machines. You borrow a lump sum, and repay it through a small % of your future card takings. No fixed term. No pressure during slow days. - Working Capital Loans
Ideal for covering seasonal spikes or upfront costs, with flexible repayment terms and fast decisions. - Equipment or Van Finance
Need a new oven, prep van, or trailer? Spread the cost without draining your savings.
✅ Real Results, Real Fast
One of our catering clients used an MCA to fund extra staff and a backup generator for Glastonbury.
They repaid it over the summer — straight from their card sales — without ever noticing the dent.
They’re now expanding into private weddings and corporate bookings.
📞 Don’t Let Cash Flow Burn Out Your Season
Whether you run a food truck, wedding catering business, or event bar — you don’t have to ride out the cash gap alone.
Let’s chat through your options and see what funding could unlock for your business.
📞 0330 043 0681
📩 info@fenbridgefinance.co.uk