A food truck has found an innovative way to keep its customers happy: by offering insurance on their meals.
Hawkins BBQ is a mobile food truck known for its sandwiches, chips and ice cream, but lately it has been experiencing problems with its local poultry.
The snack bar on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea between England and Ireland has recently started offering seagull insurance for paying customers.
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On Facebook, Hawkins BBQ published the purpose of its new seagull insurance.
“I think it’s fair to say that many on the island have had one or two (traumatic) experiences with the island’s enthusiastic seagulls,” the food truck account says.
Birds in the area are known to steal food from customers. (iStock)
It continued: “Whether you are mugged while walking down Strand Street or attacked while eating ice cream/gelato, we may have something for you.”
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For a pound – about $1.30 – Hawkins BBQ customers can purchase seagull insurance with their meal, which ensures that a replacement meal will be prepared free of charge if a bird does actually grab them.
A food truck is offering “seagull insurance” for those who might have their food stolen by hungry birds. Co-owner Charlotte Paige Smith is pictured here. (Hawkins BBQ)
According to the food truck spot, the proceeds from the insurance policy will be donated to the Manx Wildlife Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting nature in the region.
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Chef and co-owner Matt Hawkins told Fox News Digital that seagulls are protected in the UK – meaning there are a lot of them there and they have become naturally aggressive.
“We saw the idea in Scotland and introducing ‘insurance’ to our customers on the Isle of Man was a no-brainer,” he said.
“It’s a sweet idea and a lovely way to support the Wildlife Trust.”
“We wanted to make our guests feel good when they enjoy our meals.”
He added: “The public response so far has been fantastic.”
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In the comments section of the Facebook post, customers of the local snack bar praised the unique idea.
The food truck introduced its new seagull insurance policy online, pointing out that all proceeds from the sale of the policy will go to an animal welfare charity. (iStock)
One user wrote: “This is a cute idea and a lovely way to support the Wildlife Trust.”
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Another joked, playing on the company name, saying, “Are they on strike at Squawkins BBQ?!”
