One of the great things about the mobile catering industry is the vast array of options available – from small coffee carts all the way up to large shipping container kitchens. The type of food being served determines the type of vehicle required and we’re often asked about the difference between a smoko truck and…
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The dream of running a successful food business can take many forms, and whilst we build plenty of food trucks, trailers and vans, shipping container kitchens are also a fantastic choice. Successful food businesses are often about location, so a shipping container is a good option for a business that operates in a semi-permanent setting…
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Coffee, drink and food van businesses can now dish up in Northern Territory parks and reserves
Owners and operators of drink and food truck businesses in the Northern Territory can now take their mobile catering vehicle off-road and into stunning, natural landscapes thanks to the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. Interested food truck businesses can apply to the Australian Government for a special NT food van permit to…
When it comes to starting a mobile food business, liaising with your local council will provide the bulk of the information you’ll need about how to get a food truck licence to get your business up and running. The food truck industry has continued its growth trajectory over the past few years, with no signs…
One of the less glamorous elements of operating a food truck are the maintenance and compliance requirements to keep your vehicle safe and operating smoothly. When it comes to gas compliance, owners will require a certificate to document that the gas installation complies with the standards and regulations of the area in which the vehicle…
Promotional vehicles and experiential mobile marketing trailers have seen massive growth over the past decade. Recent research reveals that: 70 percent of people turn into repeat customers after attending experiential marketing events, 85 percent of consumers say they are more likely to buy after participating in experiences and events. Little wonder then that brands are…
We are often asked about building food trucks to a size that enables them to be driven with a normal car licence. This means the vehicle must have a maximum weight of 4.5 tonne (4500kg) gross vehicle mass (GVM). This is possible for a range of food truck operations, provided they are going to be…
What does a quality mobile commercial kitchen look like? When investing in a mobile food business, it is easy to get caught up in menus, marketing and how the outside of the food truck looks. Yet it is the inside of the truck that does the heavy lifting – it’s where the cooking magic happens…
Over the past two decades, Australians have made eating out a way of life, with almost two-thirds of the population eating out at least once a month. With this culture in mind, is a food truck a good investment? In this country, most restaurants, cafés and bars – be they bricks and mortar or mobile…
In good news for consumers, the Australian Government are introducing new legislation from 1 June 2021 to ensure trailers (including food trailers) supplied to the Australian market are safe, secure, and environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, many imported trailers and small local builders have not met Australian standards over the years, and this change in legislation will…