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Gourmet Food Truck

Sarah,

I want to revisit this idea...with inspiration from here-Mission Street Food-.

What is the feasibility of us opening up a food truck? Not a taco stand or mobil construction zone hot dog truck, but a true life mobile restaurant.

What would we need to be able to pull off a prix fixe fixed menu that changes daily, gourmet comfort food food truck?

1. A truck
2. a commissary?
3. permits
4. location location location
5. cooks?

Is this a feasible idea? It seems to be popular in The City, and in SF, Gourmet bbq trucks, ice cream trucks, pastry trucks, etc...could we pull this off? Would it be cheaper than a fixed restaurant?

Links:
Desserttruck
Greentruck
I, New York
Skillet...and Meals on Wheels
New York Food Trucks

Thoughts?

Is there a market for this?
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Unknown said…
Why would you need a commissary for a food truck?
February 18, 2009 at 1:41 PM
chef said…
most cities require a 'commissary' for a food truck as a place to clean and store goods as well as dispose of wastes etc. Plus you would need one to have access to a larger cooking operation than is available in the truck. More storage, i.e. walk in/freezer. I dont think you could run the type of operation I envision without one. But it could be as little as an inspected/city approved storage space; it would depend on local codes.
February 21, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Unknown said…
thanks chef, what would be the legalities in nyc to be considered a commissary? the bare minimum for a food truck... thanks
February 21, 2009 at 4:09 PM
chef said…
You would have to look into the local health code...you should be able to find it online. There are other gourmet food trucks cruising the streets there so it should be straight forward. My living in Hawaii prevents me from having more info for you right off the bat...
February 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
chef said…
Jed,

check here for more info

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/inspect/ispecial.shtml
February 21, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Thanks Chef, Very helpful!
March 19, 2009 at 5:56 AM
Anonymous said…
http://theguide.latimes.com/Elina-Shatkin/lists/178178/nouveau-food-trucks
also these guys are making it happen
www.roadstoves.com

obviously this is an old thread but i thought id post a little something from the LA truck scene!

bon appetit
September 10, 2009 at 9:02 PM
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