Comments on: Concession Trailer Business Course

By: Judy Reynolds

Judy Reynolds — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:02:43 +0000

I have lots of questions. This lesson was some what helpfull. But what if you are traviling with a carnival? Also what about buying a used consession trailer? What kind of permets and where would i get them? Also what kind of insurance? I am just full of questions. I know people who have done it for years and are still doing this but some of the trailer requierments you posted are not what i see. Im sorry i just have lots of questions. I really want to do this. lol
Thanks for listening

By: Kevin Gallati

Kevin Gallati — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:30:56 +0000

Hey Dan
I think that is a wonderful idea, I am planning on doing the same menu. A friend was telling me about seeing someone doing Crepes, I thought why not a Italian concession business. Beings that when I make my Lasagna, everyone rants and raves about it, I make my own pasta and a sauce that I think is good enough to bottle and sell. All I see here in Arizona is Mexican and Mexican Hot dog stands. Good luck on your venture. Sure hope your not in Arizona. If you have any ideas or thoughts on setting up this venture I sure wood love to hear yours.

Thanks and good luck again

Kevin Gallati

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:07:21 +0000

Hello, I’m thinking about starting a concessin trailer business to prepair home made Italian meals. Italian comfort foods and deserts. I was thinking of serving the meals in those little tin dishes with the plastic lids. Just wanted your take on it. good idea? Thank you

By: johnny

johnny — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:31:23 +0000

Hi I am glad I found this excellent resource regarding all aspects of the concession trailer business.
I agree strongly with the point that starting out with a couple of unique menu items as opposed trying to be yet another burger and fries vendor. How exciting would that be for customers if there was only burgers and fries to choose from at the event.
I think its important to research the industry before jumping in to get rich quick. Looking at ebay, many have not done any research and struggled to get sales at events and it gets to hard and they have to sell the van. Sometimes less can be more !

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By: Carole Jordan

Carole Jordan — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:21:17 +0000

We have the exhaust system and it is indeed the biggest part of the kitchen, full length of the area over the cooking area and the stack is on the outside and looks like a cotton candy machine stuck on top of the roof.

We are under the impression that we will be required to install a suppression fire system and a code fire extinguisher before being permitted and licensed to operate as a business. These two items are expensive, but necessary.

The rules have been made more strict, and now do not allow open cooking under canvas or other outside tents, as the farmers markets and other events in crowded areas have more risk and therefore, wagons may be equally restricted from setting up cookers outside under tents as frequently seen outside of grocery stores locally. Rules obviously vary by area and jurisdiction. But, everyone should know before they go.

By: Carole Jordan

Carole Jordan — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:06:43 +0000

My partners and I are starting with catering, as one is a cook/chef and the other is in food service industry for many years, with they both have years of the work experience and ethics to operate such a venture.

By: Rob Brewer

Rob Brewer — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:43:33 +0000

I just started my food business. My first event was in August of 2010. I sell Homemade ice cream and waffle cones etc. I actually built my own trailer with the help of my father. Actually, since he is the master woodworker I just kinda did the no-brainer-jobs and he directed me. It was GREAT fun and I LOVE selling a great product. I have just discovered this site and will continue to read the whole course, but from what I have seen, he is RIGHT!!! It will take s few months to really see a profit and there is SO much to learn. Every time I sell I learn many new things, so if I can be of any help to anyone lemme know. Thanks for reading and this is a great site, wish I had found it last year!

By: nick ramphos

nick ramphos — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:04:54 +0000

We are a hood manufacturer for restaurants and concession trailers. I was reading your course and unless i just missed it, you never mention the exhaust hood which in many cases is the largest item in the trailer…..and maybe one of the most important

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:19:01 +0000

Looking for all equipment and inclosed cabinets. Where do you find these to buy?