Get Booked More.
Starting with Your Profile.

You don't need a professional photographer. You need the right shots. Here's exactly what to capture to make coordinators stop scrolling.

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  Your truck or setup from 10 feet away — full view, clean background, in good light. This is the money shot coordinators share with their venue team.
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  Your busiest service moment — people in line, team working, real energy. This proves you can handle volume.
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  Your top 3 menu items close up — natural daylight, food staged cleanly. No flash. No paper plates.
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  Your signage visible — coordinators want to know your branding reads well at events. Make sure your name shows in at least one photo.
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  At least one event setting — at a festival, market, or private event. Context sells trust.

Most vendors lose events they never even knew about — because a coordinator couldn't tell if they'd physically fit the venue. Your logistics section is more important than your menu.

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  Give your real footprint. Length × Width — including any overhang, hitch, or generator placement. Not a guess. Your actual numbers.
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  Be honest about power. "Self-contained quiet generator" or "needs 30-amp hookup" — coordinators need this before they respond to you. Surprises on event day end relationships.
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  State your setup time. How early do you need to arrive? Most coordinators are building a timeline. If you need 2 hours, say so upfront.
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  Note any terrain needs. Gravel? Grass? Level surface required? Mention it. One line saves everyone a headache.

Your menu is not just a list of food. It's a pitch. Here's how to write it so coordinators can immediately picture you at their event.

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  Lead with what you're known for. Don't bury your signature item. If people drive 45 minutes for your brisket, say that in the first sentence of your menu description.
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  Include prices — even ranges. "Starting at $10" is better than nothing. Coordinators are managing event budgets. Make their math easy.
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  Call out dietary options. Vegan, gluten-free, halal, nut-free — if you offer it, list it. These details win bookings at inclusive events.
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  Mention your event package. Do you offer per-head pricing for private events? Flat-rate minimums? Coordinators want to know this before they reach out.
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  Keep it readable. Short descriptions per item, one price, done. A wall of text gets skipped.

BOB reviews are coordinator-verified — meaning only event coordinators who actually worked with you can leave one. That makes them worth 10x a Google review in this industry.

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  Every event is a review opportunity. After a coordinator books you through BOB, they'll be prompted to review your performance. Show up early, deliver on what your profile promised, and communicate clearly.
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  Your response matters too. Vendors can reply to every review — publicly. A thoughtful, professional response to a mixed review shows character. Coordinators read those.
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  Be specific in your profile so reviews can be specific. "Arrived on time, fit the 15×20 space perfectly, zero power issues" is a review that happens when your setup info was accurate.
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  No reviews yet? Say so clearly. New to BOB? Own it. "First season on BOB — let's build a track record together" in your bio is better than a blank stars section.

Your availability calendar. It's the most overlooked part of any vendor profile — and the most important one when a coordinator is under deadline.

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  Keep it current. A calendar that hasn't been touched since March tells a coordinator you're not active on the platform — or not serious about bookings.
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  Block your confirmed events immediately. The worst outcome is a double-booking dispute. Block dates the moment you confirm them, not the day before.
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  Mark your "open to inquiries" windows. Some vendors only do weekends. Others travel for the right event. Make it obvious when you're available and what it takes to book you.
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  Update after every event. Make it a habit. Two minutes after an event, open your calendar and clear the next weekend. It costs nothing and it signals professionalism.