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In-Depth Mobile Food Truck Design Consultation
Unfortunately, distributing delectable goods to an eager crowd using a food truck is not as simple as it sounds. Ensuring you have the right permits (which vary by state, county, and city), as well as creating a design that is functional and meets the needs of a food truck (using LP instead of natural gas for many appliances) can be extremely difficult, especially if you don’t have professional experience.
Get a food truck consultant with years of experience and the ability to manage all of the important factors by coming to Rapids Contract & Design.
What Goes Into a Food Truck?
Food truck success depends on efficient use of limited space and selecting the right equipment—like LP gas appliances and gas generators—to meet your needs. That’s where Rapids Contract & Design comes in with expert food truck equipment consultation. To ensure speedy ticket times—and more sales—everything must be accessible: refrigeration, sinks, cooking equipment (range, griddle, fryer), prep space, steamtable, POS system, and service windows. You also need proper ventilation, water heaters, and storage for pots, pans, and supplies. We help you choose the best food truck or trailer and specify the equipment that fits your operation and location requirements.
Rapids Contract & Design creates efficient mobile and ghost kitchen layouts tailored to your vehicle size and cooking demands. Our CFSP-certified consultants maximize functionality in every inch of your food truck kitchen for smooth, reliable operation.
We also assist with branding your truck or trailer to attract customers, whether on the move or parked. From awnings to electronic menus and lighting, we help you customize your setup to stand out and serve efficiently.
What You Need To Get Started
When you’re planning to open a food truck, trailer or cart, the location where you will be able to park and serve will dictate many of your choices. Be sure to familiarize yourself with city ordinances and local health codes, as they may affect your food truck’s design. Check into the licenses and permits you will need, as there may be a number of them beyond drivers’ licenses, such as seller’s and parking permits, fire certificates and other documentation.
A solid business plan and budget will help you set clear goals for marketing your cuisine successfully. Include staffing and inventory plans, along with your equipment needs. Rapids Contract’s food truck equipment consultants can help you reduce costs and improve workflow and efficiency—key factors for a profitable operation.
Whether you’re buying, leasing, or converting a vehicle or trailer into a food truck, we assist in evaluating your options and recommending equipment solutions tailored to your specific needs, helping you save money and optimize your setup.
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Types of Food Trucks
One of the first considerations to any restaurant design is your restaurant concept. Is it a quick-service counter with takeout and delivery, a casual sit-down concept for breakfast and lunch, or a full-service fine dining establishment? What is your menu? Will you offer catering? Will your restaurant feature a full bar or a few beer taps? All of these factor into the restaurant kitchen design and equipment procurement.
Straight Trucks and Sprinter Vans
Pros:
- Compact and self-contained
- Easier to corner and park
- Great for large, dense metros
Cons:
- More to maintain (engine plus kitchen)
- Vehicle failure = Downtime
Food Trailers
Pros:
- Larger, more productive kitchen space
- Can be pulled by different vehicles
- Well-suited to lower traffic, lower density areas
- Lower maintenance costs
Cons:
- Difficult to corner and back
Food Cart
Pros:
- Cost-effective startup option
- Convenient for customers
- Captive audiences in multi-floor office buildings
Cons:
- Requires off-site ghost kitchen for food prep
What You Need To Get Started
Whether you choose a new or used food truck or trailer, Rapids Contract will optimize your vehicle’s equipment and layout to meet your cooking and marketing needs. With locations in Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri, we also provide convenient service and support for your food truck kitchen equipment.
Dedicated Catering Commercial Kitchen Layout Services
In catering, your priority is delivering delicious food, while the health department focuses on compliance. To legally cater, you need a commercial kitchen equipped with NSF-approved appliances, proper ventilation and drainage, and compliant electrical and plumbing systems—all aligned with food safety codes.
That’s where the Rapids catering kitchen consultants step in. Combining your budget, business plan, space requirements, and preferences, we design kitchens that meet your operational needs and health code standards.
The Food Truck and Catering Kitchen Design Services You Need, All In One Place:
Equipment and Smallwares Fulfillment – Rapids Contract & Design can handle everything from selection and arrangement to sourcing and installation of all of the necessary equipment in your food truck or commercial catering kitchen design.
You can also get your smallwares using our Rapids Wholesale webstore. The online store offers everything from cutlery and chafers to bigger equipment like convection ovens and fryers.
LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION
Rapids Contract & Design serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. Our experts are ready to assist with your foodservice needs—contact us for support, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST.
or call (800) 899-6604