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Partner With Us Β· Food & Beverage Vendors

Sell Your Food At
Firefly Cinemas

Set up your food stall or food truck at our outdoor screenings and reach hundreds of hungry moviegoers across Christchurch, Canterbury and nationwide.

3,000+
HUNGRY MOVIEGOERS
PRIME
PITCH NEAR THE SCREEN
100%
NEW FACES EVERY NIGHT
FOOD VENDORS
Food truck village and mobile beverage vendors trading on the park lawn at Firefly Cinemas Christchurch
πŸ” Prime Pitch Near The Screen
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Family & Group Crowds
✨ New Faces Every Screening
πŸ” Prime Pitch Near The Screen
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Family & Group Crowds
✨ New Faces Every Screening
WHY VENDORS CHOOSE FIREFLY

A Guaranteed Crowd, Every Screening

Trading solo means unpredictable foot traffic and slow sales. Firefly delivers a pre-assembled, captive community hungry for dinner, snacks, and sweet treats before the movie starts.

βœ• TRADING SOLO

An Empty Car Park

Trading solo means hoping people show up β€” no guaranteed footfall.

  • βœ• Unpredictable foot traffic β€” Trading solo leaves sales up to chance.
  • βœ• Marketing costs & effort β€” You bear the entire burden of promoting and drawing people in.
  • βœ• Empty pitches & quiet hours β€” Long waiting periods with no guaranteed crowd.
β˜… SELLING AT FIREFLY

A Crowd That's Already There

Our audience is on-site for hours before the film even starts β€” hungry, relaxed, and ready to spend.

  • βœ“ A full crowd at every screening β€” Hundreds of moviegoers arriving early to eat.
  • βœ“ Guests arrive early, stay late β€” 60 to 90 min pre-show golden hour dining window.
  • βœ“ No advertising spend needed to find customers β€” We assemble the hungry crowd for you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything You Need To Trade

We handle the event setup, film licensing, sound, and crowd draw β€” all you need to do is roll in, set up your pitch, and serve delicious food.

1 SETUP 01

Prime Pitch Location

A stall spot close to the screen and foot traffic.

πŸ“ High Visibility
2 SETUP 02

Power On Request

Tell us your power needs when you apply and we'll confirm what's available at your event.

⚑ Site Connection
3 SETUP 03

Featured On Our Socials

Your stall name and menu shared before the event.

πŸ“± Free Promotion
4 SETUP 04

Return Bookings

Regular vendors get first pick of future dates.

πŸ”„ Repeat Residency
OUR AUDIENCE

A Crowd That Loves To Eat Out

Firefly brings together families, couples, and groups of friends looking to make a full evening of their outdoor cinema outing.

Audience Breakdown

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Families With Kids 48%

High demand for family meals, hot chips, pizza, burgers, popcorn, ice cream, and juice.

❀️ Couples & Young Professionals 32%

Looking for artisan food trucks, barista coffee, gourmet burgers, tacos, churros, and date night bites.

🎬 Film Lovers & Enthusiasts 20%

Moviegoers seeking classic cinema snacks, loaded hot dogs, milkshakes, and hot beverages.

Regional Network

Based in Christchurch, Firefly Cinemas offers deep local community trust across Canterbury while touring high-traffic regional hubs.

πŸ“ Christchurch & Canterbury β˜… HOME BASE
🌊 Wellington & Lower North Island POP-UP SERIES
🚐 Marlborough, Kaikōura & South SUMMER TOUR
🍿 15,000+ ESTIMATED ANNUAL SEASON FOOTPRINT
VENDOR OPTIONS

Find The Right Fit For Your Stall

Whether you want a regular residency across the whole season or a flexible one-off screening spot, we offer transparent vendor packages.

MOST POPULAR

Regular Vendor

Book a recurring slot across the season.

  • β˜… Guaranteed pitch reservation on scheduled nights
  • β˜… Discounted seasonal pitch rates
  • β˜… Inclusion in pre-show vendor menu announcements
  • β˜… Repeat clientele & steady sales cadence
MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY

One-Off Event Vendor

Trade at a single screening, no commitment.

  • β˜… Single screening booking with zero ongoing tie-ins
  • β˜… Test your menu with our captive movie audience
  • β˜… Simple pitch flat fee confirmed before the event
  • β˜… Option to upgrade to regular status anytime
COMPACT FOOTPRINT

Dessert & Drinks Stall

A smaller footprint option for sweet treats or drinks.

  • β˜… Reduced stall footprint & tailored pitch fee
  • β˜… High dessert & hot beverage pre-movie demand
  • β˜… Perfect for coffee carts, churros, gelato & fudge
  • β˜… Low power footprint setup options

Want stall fees or setup details?

Tell us your stall type and menu in the application below and our events coordinator will send pitch availability and fees.

Get Vendor Details
✦ LOCAL BUSINESS & COMMUNITY

Good Food, Good Vibes

We back local business β€” vendors get a warm crowd, repeat bookings, and a spot at some of the region's best-loved community events.

πŸ” Local Vendors Welcome πŸ”„ Returning Vendors Each Season 🀝 Support Local Business
GOOD TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about pitches, fees, power, and trading with Firefly.

How do I apply to be a vendor?βˆ’

Fill in our vendor enquiry form with your stall or truck details and the menu you'd like to sell. Our team will review it and get back to you with available dates and next steps.

Is there a stall fee or commission?+

Yes, vendors pay a simple fee to trade at our screenings. We'll walk you through the exact cost and what it covers once your application is confirmed, so there are no surprises on the night.

Is power or water available on-site?+

It depends on the venue. Let us know your setup requirements when you apply, and we'll confirm what's available at your specific event.

What do I need to bring myself?+

Your own stall, signage, and any equipment we haven't already agreed to provide. We'll send a full checklist once your spot is confirmed.

What happens if a screening is rescheduled for weather?+

We'll let all confirmed vendors know as early as possible and offer you the next available date at no extra cost.

Can I trade at more than one Firefly location?+

Yes β€” let us know which regions you'd like to cover when you apply, and we'll match you with screenings in those areas.

LET'S TALK

Apply To Be A Vendor

Tell us about your stall and what you'd like to sell β€” we'll get back to you with dates, pitch options and next steps.

⏱️ We reply within 1–2 business days.

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