New Vendors Setting up at Bannerman Park
Today, Councillor Jamie Korab announced that two new businesses will be setting up to provide food and beverage services at Bannerman Park.
The Bannerman Park Canteen, formerly operated by Beavertails, will be occupied by The Nickel Café. In addition, an RFP for a Mobile Vending Permit has been awarded to mVAN (The Mobile Vendors Association of Newfoundland), to be located on Bannerman Road.
“Congratulations to The Nickel Café and mVAN members, who are the successful applicants for these spaces at Bannerman Park,” said Councillor Jamie Korab, lead for Community Services. “Bannerman Park has many wonderful amenities and is a popular destination throughout the year. The new business additions to the park will enhance the overall experience for residents while also providing a great opportunity to support local.”
The Nickel Cafe Inc. is a locally owned food service business. The owners are pleased to announce the opening of The Snack Shack in Bannerman Park in mid-May.
“We are excited to work with the City on this new venture for Bannerman Park,” said Larry Daley, President of The Nickle Café. “The Snack Shack will offer a variety of hot and cold food and beverages with healthy options. We will offer everything from coffee, picnic kits, mini charcuterie boards, ice cream, slushies, and items like sunblock. Our services focus on families, seniors and groups out enjoying the park.”
mVAN is an industry association for Food Trucks and other Mobile Vendors in the province, as well as an advocating body for Mobile Vendors to represent its collective needs to municipalities across the province.
“On behalf of our members, we are proud to announce our partnership with the City of St. John's to create a new mobile vending space at Bannerman Park,” said Brad Gover, Media and Communications Director for mVAN. “Under this newly signed agreement, mVAN members will have the opportunity to schedule various blocks of time at this premiere location. City residents who visit the park area will see a wide variety of food offerings from our membership every week.”
Further information about mVAN can be found on its website and social media pages @MobileVendorsNL.