{"id":2172,"date":"2021-06-25T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2021-06-23T02:37:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T07:37:41","slug":"space-saving-kitchen-food-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/space-saving-kitchen-food-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Brilliant Space Saving Kitchen Ideas for Your Food Truck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To date, there are around 24,000 active food trucks all over the United States. It has an estimated market size of $1.2 billion in 2020. Such business concepts are a hit because their investments are a lot cheaper than starting a brick-and-mortar <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/12\/food-truck-vs-restaurant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restaurant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Besides, they also give a higher return on investment (ROI). A food truck investment of $100,000 can result in average revenue of $250,000 to $500,000 annually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to food truck designs, maximizing spaces is a premium. This means that unnecessary equipment and unorganized cooking wares are luxuries you can\u2019t afford in such mobile kitchens. The typical size of a food truck is 16 feet long and 7 feet wide. The length can range between 10 feet to 26 feet. With limited space, cooking and serving customers can become a challenge among food truck operators. To address this common issue, here are 5 brilliant space saving kitchen ideas for your food truck.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#idea1\"> Consider Your Food Truck Dimensions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#idea2\"> Choose the Right Size of Kitchen Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#idea3\"> Maximize Storage Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#idea4\"> Pare Down Your Food Truck Menu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#extratips\"> Extra Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#extratips1\"> Prepare the food somewhere else<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#extratips2\"> Label your items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#extratips3\"> Find storage opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#extratips4\"> Observe other food trucks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#extratips5\"> Upgrade your truck<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"idea1\"><strong>Consider Your Food Truck Dimensions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every food truck is unique. No mobile kitchen is the same. So, this means that no food truck design or layout can also be the same. A brilliant space-saving kitchen idea for your food truck is to design it yourself according to the truck\u2019s dimension.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common length of a semi-truck is 14 feet, 16 feet, and 18 feet, while the width is typically 7 feet. You may consider putting a space for food preparation, meal cooking, refrigeration, sink, and storage on a 14 feet food truck. You can add an extra griddle for a 16 feet space, while you can also add a freezer and fryer on an 18 feet semi-truck. Mark these areas on the truck and draw a paper layout of the vertical space. You can then decide which section will need to cover a larger area depending on your food truck menu and operation.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"idea2\"><strong>Choose the Right Size of Kitchen Equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s obvious, smaller equipment works better in smaller spaces. Be creative in buying the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/buying-food-truck-cooking-equipment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cooking and serving equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your food truck. Hanging racks and underboard shelving commonly fits a limited space. Opt for multi-use equipment like combi-ovens, hot plates, multi-cookers, and steamers. Consider your menu and how these foods are cooked and prepared. Cutting boards and prep tables may be placed on top of refrigerators or drawers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For refrigeration, the best ones for a food truck kitchen are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza prep tables\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach-in refrigerators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salad or sandwich prep tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under counter refrigerators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worktop refrigerators<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/11\/food-truck-refrigerator-cooler\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose the Perfect Food Truck Refrigerator and Cooler<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a record of your inventory is also a smart way to choose the right equipment for your food truck. This means knowing what size of cooking equipment, refrigeration, and storage you may need on your daily operations. Knowing them can either give you enough space for a new menu or allow you to buy bulk supplies if you\u2019ve got enough storage.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"idea3\"><strong>Maximize Storage Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to maximizing the storage space of a food truck is to think vertically. Because a food truck layout is in a vertical space, you may need to find small storage bins and stackable containers. Building shelves on ceilings or open walls optimize your overhead space. They won\u2019t even interfere in the movement inside the food truck. Then, look at the space under the counter. There may be extra areas where you can put the fridge and wheeled storage bins. If possible, use do-it-yourself (DIY) or made-to-order (MTO) prep tables, racks, and shelves. They can minimize the storage size for open spaces.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"idea4\"><strong>Pare Down Your Food Truck Menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another smart kitchen idea for your food truck is to pare down your menu. If you have a limited storage space, having a menu with too many ingredients may not be advisable. So, the key is to redesign your food offerings into a menu that cross-utilizes similar ingredients and has a limited need for ingredient storage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the best food truck menu ideas are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbecue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burgers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cupcakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doughnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French Fries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotdogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice Cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noodles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pizza<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tacos<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These foods are easy to cook and prepare. They also use fewer ingredients than other gourmet offerings. Among food trucks, they are also the ones that give a higher return on investment (ROI). Even though you are tempted to offer a variety of options for your customers, keeping your menu simple can save your food truck a lot of space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also want to read our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/most-profitable-food-truck-items\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Most Profitable Food Truck Items and Menu Ideas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more inspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"20\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"extratips\"><strong>Extra Tips\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"extratips1\">Prepare the food somewhere else<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel that your food truck space may not be enough to accommodate your equipment and supplies, you may want to consider cooking at home then selling them in your food truck. Others join kitchen commissaries. They have shared kitchens where most food truck owners cook and prepare their food before they open. They don&#8217;t only help you save space but they can also lend you the needed cooking and food preparation equipment. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/26\/ghost-kitchens-food-truck-owner-should-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commissary kitchens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even offer grease disposal, overnight parking, and more.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"extratips2\">Label your items<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labeling your ingredients, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/18\/guide-food-packaging\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and food truck storage can go a long way. Labels can help you put things in the proper place to organize and save space. Clearly marking them allows a food truck staff to put them back in the right place as needed.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"extratips3\">Find storage opportunities<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some storage opportunities for food trucks are extra shelving on top, pegboard on the back door, and sliding bins on countertops. They can make a big difference in your food truck\u2019s storage situation.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"extratips4\">Observe other food trucks<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smartest way to learn how to save space is to find inspiration from other food trucks. Observe how other owner-operators design their kitchen. If possible, talk to food truck owners and ask for pieces of advice. Some of them will be more than happy to share their experience and knowledge when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/17\/make-food-truck-attractive-customers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">designing a food truck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"extratips5\">Upgrade your truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can sell your old truck and get a bigger, more spacious unit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit UsedVending<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn how to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/orderinginfo.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buy and sell food trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We feature a large selection of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/used-mobile-food-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile food trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and semi trucks listed by legit owners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level up your food business today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To date, there are around 24,000 active food trucks all over the United States. It has an estimated market size of $1.2 billion in 2020. Such business concepts are a hit because their investments are a lot cheaper than starting a brick-and-mortar restaurant. 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