Crepes Vans in South West

Hopala Crêperie makes and serves delicious authentic Breton crêpes and galettes made of healthy, local ingredients all from a lovely vintage French caravan from 1978. Their expertise and experience means they have sound advice when looking at different caterers and what to look out for.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

We need to know first when and where the event is, the type of event (festival, school celebration, wedding, kid's birthday party...) and of course the number of guests or customers. Then we need to know if the organiser would like savoury galettes, sweet crêpes or both, and whether there are any special dietary requirements (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian...). We also need to know what the venue site is like (easily accessible? Grassy? Paved?) to determine whether the crêpe caravan or gazebo would be most appropriate for the venue. Finally, having an indication of the anticipated budget spend per person and the payment method would allow us to give the customer a comprehensive quote.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

If you are looking for authentic Breton savoury galettes and sweet crêpes, look no further than Hopala Crêperie! Our buckwheat galettes are made from the finest of organic Breton buckwheat flour sourced from a small Breton farm. The galettes are not only fermented but are naturally gluten-free. Our sweet crêpes, made with organic flour, free-range eggs and whole milk, are extra-thin, in the Breton tradition. All our fillings, including the Chocolate ganache and the salted caramel (caramel au beurre salé), are homemade. We also have extensive professional experience and training, including diplomas from the highly-regarded École de Maître Crêpier school situated just outside Rennes, France. We take pride in the quality and authenticity of our products.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

Our love of making authentic galettes and crêpes and of sharing this Breton tradition with others inspired the creation of Hopala Crêperie, and this same love continues to motivate us at all of our events.
For us, the most important part of mobile catering is that it allows for personalised, human contact, over good food. Our slogan, « crêpes sans frontières » [crêpes without borders] means that for us pop up street food is an adventure meant to be shared, everywhere. Our crêpes are unique and out-of-this-world delicious. Our crêpe caravan will not only bring fun but also tasty, healthy food to you, no matter where you are!

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

Add to Event has allowed Hopala wide access to a variety of events, and ensures from the beginning a professional relationship with the clients. Our favourite event so far has been the Millfield School Summer celebration. Amid Ferris wheels and other carnival rides, and with a few other food trucks present, we made crêpes for thousands of happy students and parents. It was a lovely day of sun and fun, busy of course, but one which went off like a charm. The summer celebration organisers were efficient and responsive; the crowd really appreciated the great taste and authenticity of our crêpes. It was also a great opportunity to recommend Add to Event to our fellow mobile caterers!