How to Start a Mobile BBQ Vending Trailer Business
Mobile BBQ vending trailer businesses seem easy enough to start: Buy a concession trailer, get supplies and go to the fair or carnival. It is not quite that simple; getting started in the mobile BBQ business takes following some procedures. Then you can sell your BBQ recipes and rake in the profits.
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Visit your local government authorities to find out what licenses and permits you need to do business as a mobile BBQ vendor. Each municipality will have different requirements, but for most, you will need a vendor permit, a board of health license because you are selling food and a sales tax ID number so you can pay your state sales tax on the products you sell.
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Attend a food service workshop to learn proper food handling techniques if this is required to get a food license in your area.
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Line up contracts for your mobile BBQ food vending trailers by visiting your local chamber of commerce to get contact information for fairs and other festivities. Contact the person in charge of retaining food vendors and ask for the procedure of obtaining a spot for your trailer. You may have to bid on a spot or purchase one.
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Purchase a mobile BBQ vending trailer (see Resources section). These trailers will come fully equipped with ovens, steam tables, refrigeration and other equipment you need.
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Buy supplies from a local warehouse or other food brokers in your area. You will need food supplies, such as meat, sodas and snacks and you will need nonfood supplies such as napkins and straws.
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Dig out your best recipes and practice making BBQ. If you do not have any family recipes, go online and find BBQ recipes (see Resources section). It is fine to use online recipes as long as you give proper credit should anyone ask you about your recipe.
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Show up early for any scheduled events because it will require some time to set up your business. Once you park the vehicle, you can prepare the food and open for business.
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Tips & Warnings
Line up contacts for your BBQ business before purchasing equipment and supplies. BBQ vending trailers cost tens of thousands of dollars, so invest in this business wisely.
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What exactly do I need to start my own business?
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Sorry I forgot,-, I'm human,- contact imformation on my profile, facebook.
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Is anyone interested in a joint venture, I have the mobile hog roaster, and two comercial smokers, Roasters and a lot of stainless steel pans and misc. but I can't do it all my self. Don't give me any BS because I know enough to know if you are for real. Voted most improved twice at the World cook offs in Memphis. Want to keep it within a reasonable distance!
