A pop-up is a short-term, high-visibility business solution that allows businesses like yours to reach customers in prime venues across the UK – without the overheads of a full-time unit.

Whether you are a meal provider, sampling your new product line or selling fresh and packaged goods, it’s a flexible way to grow your reach and drive results efficiently.

Why Pop-up Retail Works for Caterers

Prime Exposure: Place your brand in high-traffic, premium venues where your target audience already eats, drinks and is ready to discover your brand.

Low-Cost, Low Commitment: Pop-up retail offers high rewards with minimal risk, allowing you to test markets and products in a proven, flexible way.

Boost Brand Awareness & Drive Sales: Increase visibility, engage directly with customers and build loyalty.

Perfect for Product Launches & Market Testing: Whether you’re introducing a new menu or expanding into different regions, pop-up retail is ideal for trial runs and testing demand – before going all out.

What’s included

We provide access to space and services for selling your products, whether that be from your own set-up or through our end-to-end solution, Rock Up and Pop Up. Caterers have the opportunity to choose a flexible service to launch or expand their business with SpaceandPeople.

Access to Premium Venues: With 25 years of experience, we connect you to hundreds of high-footfall, strategically selected locations across the UK.
Custom Kiosk Design & Set-up: Your pop-up kiosk will be fully branded to showcase your unique identity.

Business & Merchandising Support: We help with planning and product placement to maximise impact.

Logistical Support: Insurance, permits and necessary documentation are managed by us, ensuring everything is in order.

Optional Staffing Support: A professional team can assist in running your pop-up, so you can focus on other aspects of the business.

Dedicated Account Manager: You will have a dedicated expert ensuring everything runs smoothly every step of the way.

How it Works

Share Your Brand Goals: Tell us what you’re looking to achieve, we’ll align the right venue with your vision.

Venue Selection: We’ll share a range of high-footfall venues for you to choose from based on your objectives and target audience.

We Set the Stage: From kiosk design (if required) to logistics and operations for a smooth pop-up trading period.

You Start Trading: Simply provide your products and start engaging with customers while we take care of the rest.

Pop-up retail is an effective, flexible way to grow your reach, increase visibility and engage your audience – without the complexities of traditional retail.

Here are some links to inspire your pop-up journey:

• Panther M*lk at Buchanan Galleries with seasonal pop-up
• Mono Pizza opens at The Malls Basingstoke trading from converted horsebox
• Churros starts trading in Caledonian Park from Citroën H van
• Taste the Best establish presence in North East with on-mall kiosk at Metrocentre
• From bee keeping to shop keeping – Just Bee use SpaceandPeople’s Rock Up and Pop-Up
• Acai Parlour opens a pop-up in Centre Livingston

You’ve mastered the flavour, let us handle the rest!

Talk to your dedicated account manager today

SpaceandPeople has been placing aspiring brands and businesses into high footfall venues for promotions, brand activations, sampling and retail for 25 years across the UK and Germany.