By Nikki Sun | South China Morning Post
Designer Kacey Wong (on bike) and chef Man Chan serve Hong-Kong-styleegg waffles in Causeway Bay. Photo: David Wong
Designers and hawker groups staged a grassroots version of a food truck show in Causeway Bay on Sunday in a bid to press the government to implement a more diversified food truck scheme and make it possible for ordinary people to participate.
Ten vehicles made by local designers, some costing less than HK$2000, parked at the crowded pedestrian area near Sogo store in the afternoon.
Hong Kong snacks such as eggette waffles, nuomici and Chinese pudding were handed out to passers-by who uploaded photos with hashtags supporting the cause.
Building costs for the traditional hawker trolleys on display, including recycled bicycles and small vans, ranged from HK$1500 to HK$100,000 – much lower than the estimated HK$600,000 start-up cost of the government pilot scheme.
“The purpose of the show is to demonstrate that cheaper food trucks could also be unique and artistic, while meeting hygiene requirements,”said Chan Ka-hing, who designed some of the food carts.
The government unveiled a pilot plan last year to allow 12 food trucks to operate in six prime tourist locations across the city for two years. To operate one of the food trucks, applicants need to submit written proposals and win a cooking competition held by the government.
Pedalling delicious snacks in Causeway Bay.Photo: I Support Grassroots Food Trucks Facebook group
