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How to Equip a Food Truck: Available Options

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The food trucks they have gone from being a cheap way to have a hospitality business to becoming a very attractive and sometimes even good gourmet food. They began by being famous among the dood (city people) Americans and are beginning to make their way in Spain. In fact, they already have a name in Spanish: gastroneta.

how to equip a food truck

The key to breaking through in this emerging form of cooking is knowing how to distinguish yourself from the competition and, of course, selling quality food. for a food truck To be successful and work can be carried out comfortably both for cooking and selling, it is necessary to have the appropriate electronic equipment, but that it be just enough, since it must not be forgotten that space is limited and that it can be used for different purposes. It is not the same to equip a custom food truck for a specific business, buy it equipped or equip it for food truck rental.

What electronic devices are needed in a food truck?

To a large extent, the electronics to be used in the truck will depend on what is going to be cooked. Having a hot dog stand is not the same as having a waffle, sandwich or tapas food truck. Nor is it the same to equip the truck to prepare food at the moment, than to sell pre-cooked products, as if from a vending machine it was about... but, at least, the following is needed.

Fume cupboard

It is one of the most voluminous elements, so the ideal is to order it to measure according to the dimensions and chassis of the vehicle. In addition, it is recommended that it be of low power and have a built-in fan to avoid pipe runs between the fan and the hood. This makes the design of these hoods more demanding. At Omo Barcelona it is possible to find the right one for any food truck.

cooking machinery

This is the part that depends the most on the type of food you intend to sell, and you must always keep in mind that they must offer efficiency and speed when cooking. Generally, these appliances are:

– Fryers: Obviously they will not be needed if fried foods are not going to be sold, so gastronomy trucks that want to offer low-fat food or sweets have already saved an appliance.

– Irons: It is almost an essential. And it is that they are used for almost anything: meats, vegetables… and even for toasting bread. Or the pastries. In this way, these foods can always be offered as freshly made. But the iron must fit the space, it must not be too big and it must be in a place where someone or something cannot be accidentally burned.

– Oven: There are especially small and high-performance ovens, ideal for food truck. Generally, a common oven does not work. Again it would be helpful to speak with a professional who can offer various oven options for a given food truck. It is always advisable to have one, although the food truck be fast food, since it will serve both to reheat dishes and obtain delicious hot recipes as well as for fast foods such as pizzas. There are even special wood-fired ovens for gastronetas.

As can be seen, before considering the home automation of the food truck it is necessary to know what is going to be cooked. Once this approach has been clarified, it can be consulted at OMO Barcelona and thus a professional will find the perfect combination for the food truck.

Frankfurt food truck and burgers

auxiliary machines

Depending on the type of kitchen, other instruments may be needed such as an ice cube maker, crepe makers, slush makers, gas barbecue, electric grill, etc. Why not innovate and offer, for example, frankfurt made on the grill? And a barbecue burger?

Other machines that you may need are a juice machine, coffee maker, toaster, chocolate maker, blender or mixer. Luckily, these are easier to adapt.

cold machinery

It is essential to preserve food. It is recommended that the gastroneta have both a fridge and a freezer. If many drinks are going to be sold, it is also worth considering having a minibar or bottle rack.

There are food trucks They can already be bought with their refrigeration equipment installed, recommended if you have to keep a lot of food refrigerated, or you can opt for a fridge like those in caravans. It is advisable to also already have an idea of ​​the size of the fridge and possible freezer before consulting the construction of the kitchen.

Workspace

It is essential in any gastronomy. It must be stainless steel and the appropriate dimensions. To choose it, both the free space and the processes that will be carried out when cooking must be taken into account.

Shelves, cabinets and storage furniture

It is what can best be adapted to the space, and that is why it is best to choose them once the rest of the kit has been thought of. It is very important that they avoid cross contamination and that they allow orderly storage. You have to make the most of the space.

As in the houses, in a gastronomy you can have these pieces of furniture with different designs and different ways of storage.

Showcases and exhibitors

Muchos food trucks they need them. For example, if it is an ice cream shop, it is essential to be able to see the ice cream flavors. But you can do without it if you serve foods that the public does not need to see closely, such as hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, etc. There are refrigerated display cases, as well as heaters, for these vehicles.

Dishwasher: they are expendable

As there is little free space, it is best to offer food with disposable plates and cutlery and take-out containers. In this way, only the basic kitchen utensils will have to be cleaned.

How to better organize food truck?

Food truck on the street

It is important that the food truck be both:

– Striking on the outside: Let it be noticed from afar that it is a van to sell food and that it has an irresistible appearance to go order something.

– Practical: It must be efficient to save energy, easy to assemble to save time and avoid unpleasant surprises, and make good use of space.

go to a professional

Making it practical is harder than it sounds. When the hotel business model on wheels is clear, it is advisable to turn to a professional like OMO Barcelona to set up the kitchen.

As can be seen, the steps that must be taken to have a food truck well equipped are easy: first, the concept must be clear; then, consult the legal bases, ensure the availability of your suppliers and, finally, design the space to measure.