Preparing your food truck for the Spring

Preparing your food truck for the Spring

Preparing Your Food Truck For the Spring

Spring is the time that cities across the country are getting ready for the warmer weather and all of the opportunities for outdoor activities. And food truck vendors will be there to sell food to everyone who is out enjoying the weather. If you’re one of those vendors who, year after year, loads up his truck and sells some of the best goodies on the boardwalk, then you know that spring is the time to make sure that your truck is in premium shape. Otherwise, you could find yourself missing out on sales when the peak time of summer rolls around and your cart is down for maintenance. To help you get ready, here is a list of some of the most important steps that you should take in getting your food truck ready for the busy season.

Check the Mechanical Equipment

Especially if your truck has been out of use for a few months because of cooler weather, then it’s imperative that you thoroughly check all mechanics of the vehicle and the mechanics of the cooking equipment. Obviously, if your truck won’t move, you can’t get to your location and set up shop. If there are problems with your kitchen, you could have operating problems or even find that you are not in compliance with state food safety standards. It’s best to have a professional build your kitchen within compliance of regulations, such as the work that California Cart Builder does. You then need to regularly maintain and fix any problems that arise.

Check the Outside of the Truck

Of course, people come to your truck because of the delicious smells wafting from the windows, but they also come because your truck looks clean and inviting from the outside. In the restaurant world, people judge the cleanliness of the kitchen based on the entrance, the booths and chairs, and the bathrooms. People assume that if these areas aren’t being taken care of, neither is the kitchen. With a food truck, the outside of your truck represents the amount of care and detail that you put into your food and kitchen. Any rust spots or fading should be fixed immediately as to prevent further damage.

Inspect LPG Tanks, Water, and Plumbing

Plumbing and propane tanks that have been out of use for a season should be checked to ensure that there aren’t any leaks. A leak in a propane tank is dangerous, and a leak in the plumbing could cost you more in repairs later on in the season. Do yourself a favor and check beforehand.

Like many spring preparations after the cooler weather of the winter, planning your absolute needs and making time to execute necessary projects will save you time and money when the warm weather hits. Plan at least a few weeks ahead so that you have plenty of time to schedule any work that needs to be done.