2017 Member Benefits

Vending Opportunities
  • Nightly Dinners
Being a member of Let's Eat Out! dramatically increases opportunities for vending for food cart owners. Let's Eat Out has worked with various neighborhoods, schools, and community groups to organize nightly dinners that run Monday-Thursday from April 3 - July 27, with a possible third session running from 9/11 - 10/26 (stay tuned for more details on that!)  We organize and promote the dinners and take care of logistics.  You simply show up and do what you do best - prepare phenomenal food!  Twelve dinner locations are being finalized for 2017.  Click here to apply to vend at our nightly dinners. Additional vending fee applies.  School fundraising dinners are being planned for May and September where schools promote the food cart dinner in exchange for a 15% donation of total sales from the food carts. 
  • School Fundraisers
A win-win for both local schools and local food carts!  In 2016, LEO! organized over 30 school food cart dinner fundraisers.  Schools promote the food cart dinner in exchange for a 15% donation of total sales from the food carts.  
  • Other opportunities  
As the premiere food cart association in the area, we routinely receive requests for food carts at various events and we forward these opportunities on to our members.  In 2016, we organized hundreds of additional vending opportunities for food carts, including concerts and events in Monona, Waunakee, DeForest, East Side Club, and local breweries in addition to events in Madison. 
Buy Local Produce at Reduced Rates
In conjunction with REAP Food Group, all Let's Eat Out! members will have access to local produce at reduced rates, with convenient pick-up locations.
Discounted Disposables and Kitchen Supplies
Through a partnership with Kessenich's, LEO! members receive discounted pricing.
Be In The Know on all Food Cart Related Topics
Let's Eat Out! has formed relationships with many businesses, community groups, and city officials, and pass on relevant information to our members.  Additionally, quarterly meetings allow food cart owners to network with other owners to exchange information on events, sales, staffing and common hurdles for food cart owners. 
Advertising
Your logo and website will be featured on our website and our events will be advertised through social media and print, which will improve your SEO.  In addition, customers will be able to select your food cart for catering through our Book Us! contact form on our website.  All members will receive a Let's Eat Out! window cling to advertise your affiliation on your food cart.