food truck catering
The restaurant scene in Southern California is going through a new development that is taking the traditional sandwich trucks to a whole new level – the rise of gourmet food trucks. These mobile restaurants have menus that reflect the diverse cultures of their local communities. As small locally owned food businesses struggle to keep up with the competition of chain restaurants and high operating costs, the mobile catering truck industry is stepping up to fill the void.
However, this new trend has led to conflicts within some communities due to its rapid growth. In response, the Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association was established to create a set of “best practices” for the industry. While rules and regulations are still being developed, the public’s love affair with gourmet food trucks is indisputable.
One of the ways this industry is changing is through the use of websites and Twitter to let customers know the locations and schedules of their favorite gourmet food trucks. Truck owners post menus and schedules on their feeds so their followers can easily plan to meet for their favorite meal. With options ranging from grilled cheese to Japanese noodles, the possibilities seem endless.
Top Gourmet Food Trucks in Southern California
The Grilled Cheese Truck – This truck offers more than just the simple grilled cheese sandwich. They have a vast array of cheese offerings ranging from American to creamy Brie, paired with savory additions and interesting sides.
Barbie’s Q – Known for their St. Louis-style ribs and pulled pork sandwiches, this truck also offers a Veggie Burger for vegetarian customers. They cater as well.
Skewers on Wheels – This unique truck offers a non-traditional meal choice for many Americans. Customers can choose from Shiitake mushrooms or tofu to Hawaiian spam pineapple on skewers, paired with a salad to create a delicious and satisfying meal for any taste preference.
TastyMeat – For meat lovers, this truck offers delicious beef, lamb, or chicken in a savory sauce, paired with lettuce, tomato, and onions, all wrapped in a fresh flatbread.
Kogi – This truck fuses Korean barbecue with Mexican-style cuisine to create delectable Spicy Pork Tacos and Short Rib Burritos. They also offer a Tofu option for vegetarians looking to indulge in this flavorful fusion cuisine.
Asian Soul Kitchen – For a more traditional Asian meal, customers can try Japanese soul food. This truck offers dishes such as Yakisoba – a combination of noodles, veggies, and a flavorful sauce – or Nijukaga – a hearty stew of beef, potatoes, and noodles in a Bonita broth.
Even the old-fashioned ice cream trucks are jumping on the gourmet, Twittering bandwagon.
Coolhaus – Customers can make their own ice cream sandwich with their favorite cookie and ice cream flavors. With six cookie flavors and over twenty ice cream choices, from traditional vanilla bean to white chocolate macadamia, customers can create an entirely new take on the classic ice cream sandwich.
Get Shaved – This truck offers low-calorie shaved ice options in a variety of flavors such as banana and watermelon.
These trucks are available at all hours of the day, from breakfast to dinner time. Customers can easily keep track of their favorite trucks through Twitter, Facebook, or the truck’s website.