Food Truck Owner Fined for Illegal Street Trading in Newquay

Food Truck Owner Fined After Ignoring Repeated Warnings

A food truck owner has been ordered to pay £950 after being prosecuted for illegal street trading in Newquay.

Court hearing and charges

At Truro Magistrates’ Court on 1st April, Harry Price, of Trebarwith Crescent, Newquay, pleaded guilty to trading without authorisation.

Harry admitted selling fruit and fruit juices between 18th June and 23rd June 2025 at Marcus Hill in Newquay, which is a consent street, without the required permission. The offence was contrary to Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982.

Complaints and obstruction concerns

Trading as Feral Kitchen, Harry placed his food truck in several locations around Newquay during summer 2025.

One of those locations was Marcus Hill, where the vehicle was said to be obstructing a ramp into a car park.

Cornwall Council’s Licensing Compliance Team received multiple complaints about the illegal street trading.

Previous advice ignored

Cornwall Council had previously advised Harry in 2024 that he needed to obtain consent to trade on the street.

Further advice was given at the start of the 2025 summer season, which was again ignored. Following this, the Council decided to prosecute.

Fine and costs

Harry, aged 35, was fined £500. He was also ordered to pay a £200 victim surcharge and £250 towards Cornwall Council’s legal costs.

In total, he must pay £950, with payments set at £40 per month.

Council response

Councillor Thalia Marrington, cabinet member with responsibility for Community Safety and Public Protection at Cornwall Council, said:

“Street trading licences and consents ensure that traders are operating in appropriate areas where they’re not obstructing homes, businesses or services, and public safety isn’t compromised.

“Traders that do not obtain the necessary consents undermine other street traders and local businesses.

“In the interests of public safety and in order to protect legitimate business, we will take action against those that do not comply with the law.”

More information

Vendors can find out more about street trading consent on the Cornwall Council website:
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/business-trading-and-licences/licences-and-street-trading/street-trading-licence/