Food trucks have been around for a long time. Charles Goodnight reportedly invented the first food truck in 1866. Used as a traveling kitchen, the 'Chuckwagon' offered a more primitive means of foodservice than trucks today. But today's food trucks are ever-evolving as the trend for their popularity continues to grow.
Modern Growth Of The Food Truck & Trends
While food trucks definitely gained in popularity in 2020 when restaurants were forced to shut down, the food truck industry has been on a positive growth track for many years. The ability for new businesses to start out of a truck or established restaurants to provide service off-site provided avenues for expansion.
One thing helping the food truck business is the upward trend toward take-out orders. And according to Restaurant Business Online.com that will continue as customers expect the convenience of ordering outside of the traditional restaurant venue.
Keep in mind that some food trucks — just like standard restaurants — also use online delivery services to complete orders for people who don’t want to pick up their items. Providing another way to get food to customers.
Part of what is helping move the needle on the popularity of food trucks? The ability to use ventless products, saving owners time and money while focusing on the business of creating great meals.
No Limitations - Go Ventless!
Food trucks are known for their eclectic menu offerings. From cooking at state fairs to office parks to truck rallies, food trucks can be in many different locations that have local food trends. But how do you cook and fry that food in a small, enclosed space? Enter ventless oven options.
Able to fit in small spaces and without requiring ductwork, ventless cookers provide an option for food truck owners to prepare their meals quickly and safely. With rapid cooking, fryer, griddle, and combi oven options, the sky is the limit on what can be prepared in a food truck. There are even ventless fire artisan pizza ovens! And for operators who already have electric cooking equipment on hand, using a ventless hood is the perfect solution to help get that truck on the road quicker. Don't forget the hand washing stations. Create outdoor mobile sanitation stations for your events with options from Lakeside.
Is your business ready to take things on the road? Book time in our Ventless Test Kitchen to learn more from our expert reps and chefs on how ventless can help you take your menus to the next level.
