Mobile street food is becoming increasingly popular throughout Canada and the United States. With the Canadian food truck industry estimated to be worth over $325 million dollars, and the USA street vendor industry reaching over $1.3 billion dollars, there are plenty of opportunities available for food truck owners.
After acquiring the food truck and ensuring you have all the appropriate equipment that is needed to store, cook and prepare your food on the road, it is important to consider the supplies you will need to get your food through the window and into your customer’s hand. Listed below are some supplies for the food truck that we recommend keeping in stock to serve your customers and guarantee satisfaction.
Having the right containers that are presentable and functional for your menu items is crucial for business. Depending on the type of food that is served at your truck, there are an assortment of containers, varying in sizes and materials, that can be chosen to fit your needs. Many bags and containers can be used for multiple products in the food truck, so take a close look at the versatility of the product and how it can benefit you. This list below gives you an idea of some common types of food carriers available that are perfect for food trucks:
Oftentimes customers will order food for more than just themselves, whether it is for coworkers or family members at home, so it is important to have bags and carrying trays available. This ensures that your customers that have large orders are not left making multiple trips or fighting to balance their food. Keep your customers happy and their food safe with to-go bags and cardboard trays, they are the perfect solution for packing multiple menu items and they come in an assortment of sizes. Additionally, the bags offer features such as moisture and grease resistance.
Any place that sells food, trucks included, should have a strong supply of napkins and cutlery available for their customers. Buying bulk is the best option for these supplies as they should be offered and handed out with every order. There are several different types of napkins available including luncheon, dinner and beverage napkins. If you have a food truck with naturally messy foods or hand foods another popular option is to carry moist towelettes for your customers. Cutlery such as forks, spoons and knives should be offered to every customer and also can be purchased individually wrapped if you prefer.
Typically, food trucks serve bottled or canned beverage. However, there are many benefits to having additional beverage options such as coffee, tea, juices, and other drinks. Some of the easiest ways to serve these alternative drinks are in disposable cups, available in both hot and cold options. There is a large selection of cups for different purposes, each coming in a variety of sizes.
Apart from the supplies needed to send the food out to customers, there are other important supplies that are perfect for prepping your food inside your truck and keeping your area clean and safe for both employees and customers. Take a look at some of the additional supplies that are perfect to keep in your food truck:
If you own a mobile food business and are in search of high quality, reliable supplies for your food truck, considering purchasing from The Packaging Company. We are dedicated to providing cost-efficient and effective supplies that are sure to keep your menu items safe and your customers satisfied. Take a look at our food packaging solutions today.
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