How to Start Mobile Catering

HI, I wanted to know how to start a mobile store. My husband and I were thinking about purchasing a camper, gut it out and put lots of shelves for all the food that a little convenience store would have,(milk, bread, eggs, cereals, toilet paper, diapers and so on...) We would like to know what licensing or permits we need and how to get started. Could you please help us?

hi, I was thinking of this mobile food truck with food like rice biryani (rice with chicken or beef in it. Indian recipe), and kabobs and sandwich. the reason i think of this food is there is no one else providing it. there are lot of Indian pakistani's working in different companies. and this food is as satisfying as Chinese food which consists of rice, chicken or noodles and they are success as well. ofcourse there will be beverages, chips. no preparation except packaging is required on the truck.

initially as a trail i was thinking of renting a van and trying out. other thing i want to ask is there a fee for the route or do i need to take any permission or membership. or can i choose my own route. please respond. thank you

i want to start a catering truck business, do you have to buy from the commissary and still pay everyday for storage or can you keep it clean and buy your own products?

Hi, my husband and I are thinking about going into the mobile food business, my question is where can we buy the unit, please help, thanks

hi can you help, my friend and myself are going to start a mobile food business l have nvq level2 in food so that's a start could you tell us were to go to find out about getting a pitch in our area

I am a NRI living in KUWAIT, i want to start a catering truck business, give me full details start it in India as well as in Middle east. please contact through my phone: 965 99235157,67746294, +91 9247790401 thanks

I would like to start catering business from home. please help.

i wanted to start a catering mobile food business i want to know about all the rules and license, health.

I have a food truck and will like to start a catering truck. what should be my first step in getting the truck on the road? I was told that a food truck needs to be sponsor by a restaurant is this true?

I want to start a tiffin centre in India from home. Please advice on investment, process and how to start.

@Gurmeet, It is a good idea as you will not loose any money and you also not have to invest a lot. Normally this kinda businesses are started with near and dears so why don't you ask your friends/relatives/neighbors if any one is interested to have your service, let them come home for free food and later decide if they are ready to accept your service. You can then see the response and decide further. If you see a respectable response then get them the menu to mutually agree on and start the service, later you can think about serving them at their door.

I am into catering already and how can I go onto mobile catering?

hello, I was thinking of starting my own mobile snacks round i.e sandwiches, cakes, hot, cold food etc but didn't know what insurances you would need, also would you be able to prepare food from home?

i want to start a mobile catering business or a small restaurant. please help with details and an idea of start up costs and requirements.

I want to start a mobile catering business, I need help in how to get it started. Please help. Thanks

hi, i am like every one else, i'm thinking of starting my own mobile catering business. we want to travel doing this from place to place where ever the best places would be but don't know where you are allowed to stop and how much the licenses are and what licenses we would need. do we need one for different places? thanks, any advice would be great

hi, i want to start my own mobile catering business in india. can you tell me which company manufactures catering truck in india?

I am considering starting a mobile hot dog and hamburger business using a motor home. Do this sound like a good idea? Is it harder to find places to set up? Do you see me having to invest a lot of money in this venture?

would like to start my own mobile catering business. need to travel doing this from place to place where ever the best places would be but don't know where you are allowed to stop and how much the licenses are and what licenses we would need. do we need one for different places? please help

@e wilder, you need permission for the places to stop by and do the business. All the places are not open to do business so make sure before you head on to stop-by and sell something. You also need a business license, i think you will not have to make several licenses for various places.

HI, went through your article and found it good but still hanging with lot of doubts. want to start a mobile food service and not a kitchen. so can you tell me where do i buy this kind of mobile unit and also what licenses and legalities i need to comply. thank you

i want to start a mobile catering business, can you provide some help to me?

hi, i am ravi gupta and i reside in Delhi, India. i want to start initially the food business on mobile van, in commercial area. as a trend here i want to serve razma-chawal, karhi-chawal, paneer-chawal at economical prices. what is your opinion. please suggest me how to start-up initially with minimum investment and also the norms and conditions to follow.

Hi, I am considering starting a mobile catering truck business. Could you please help by referring me to a list of how to get started? Thanks

Hi, I know how to make good cakes I'm from Europe i have several recipes which i use in my own cooking for my family and friends most people tell me that it is great and I should offer to some restaurants but I don't know How to.

@Dina, if so many people say so then you must be making some good cakes. Hey, you can try selling them. If you don't try then you will never know if they are saleble or not. You can offer some samples to your local restaurants/stores, later follow them for feedback. You can also have your own catalog to show your customers. Offer some free cakes in public functions for more advertisement.

Thank you>>James<<

Hi, I want to open a mobile food van with Mainly Indian variety of Tandoor items in mumbai, india. could you help me about the norms and regulations (license & paper works) that i should follow and also how do i start. Your suggestions would be highly appreciated.

Hi, needed detailed information on mobile food and beverage catering, details like the wagon manufacturers, licenses, etc... Your support is highly appreciated.

Hi, I am Gene looking forward to opening a breakfast mobile business. I need help with start up money. How do I get $ help.

sir, i want to start a catering business, i want to know about the rules and license in mumbai(india)

hi, i just bought a catering mobile van, i was thinking of selling african dish. i have found a place around the industrial estate. but i don't know if i can just start selling or if i need to get any permit please can you advice me on what license will be needing.

Hi, i would like to start my own taco catering business by using a mobile taco-cart and serving at private functions/gatherings. What steps or guidelines do i need to follow in-order to obtain permits. Is it at all possible to do?

i want to start a mobile food business serving burger and pizza what are the licenses that i'll be needing and whom do i contact for such permits?

I don't think you will need a license to do this in India...the thela wallas don't have any permits.

I live in Atlanta GA and wanted to start a mobile catering business but not sure what or where to get the permit needed?

Hello James my name is Aram, I live in Idaho. I am very interested in opening and starting a new mobile catering business? what do I do at first step/ please help. Thank You.... aramjian@yahoo.com What do I need to cook and serve in mobile truck food like LULLA KABAB, SHISH KABABS, LAMB KABAB, SHAWRMA, POTATO KABAB, HOT DOGS, SOME ARMENIAN AND RUSSIAN SALADS, A LOT OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF CAKES SWEETS TOARTS. PLEASE HELP ME WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET STARTED.

@Aram, I will suggest you to start small. Figure out what you are best at, if it is of various kababs then focus and advertise on that. Have some offer as you are starting the business in a locality that is not familiar with you. Later increase the menu as the demands increases. Initially don't even buy one truck just start it renting for a month. Make sure that you are not breaking any city laws. go to city hall to know more about the licensing and selling norms. Good Luck!!!

Hello, I wanted to know if you knew any catering company or storage place where I could wash, store, and dump waste in atlanta, georia or around that area. Thanks.

Hello my name is jeremiah. i wanted to know what licenses are required to start a mobile catering, frozen or boxed food business?