What Are the Most Profitable Food Items That You Can Sell on a Food Trailer?

The mobile food business scene in Australia is booming, with more than 5,000 food trailers and trucks operating around the country today. So if you’re a foodie who wants to let other people sample your food offerings, starting a food truck business would be a smart move to take.

But what exactly are the most profitable food items that you can sell on a food trailer?

• Tacos

Tacos and food trucks are almost synonymous since they’re the quintessential street food offering anywhere in the world. This is because a taco is such a versatile piece of food that you can add your own twist to. You can offer different types of proteins—seafood, pork or beef—and spice up the classic recipe with your own take on what a great taco should be. Tacos are also cheap to sell but very filling on the tummy, which makes them very popular among the working class.

• Burgers

A burger is another classic food truck menu item because it’s easy to make, very filling and versatile enough to be manipulated in different ways to make yours unique from everyone else’s. You also have the option to sell a more straightforward take on a burger for a cheaper price or level it up by making your burger more gourmet and sell it for a higher price. You can experiment with different proteins, sauces, toppings and sides to give your burger stand its own personality.

• Sandwiches

A sandwich is a staple food because it can be a meal or snack, it can be filled with anything, and you can eat it while working. And for those who don’t have the time to whip up their own sandwiches in the morning, having a food truck that sells their favourite grilled cheese, BLT or egg sandwich would really come handy for those rush breakfasts, snacks or lunches at work. You can pick a spot near a busy working area, and for sure, you’ll be attracting a lot of workers to grab their favourite sandwiches from your food trailer.

• Fries

French fries only used to be a side to other food truck items. But now, it’s becoming a star of its own with many food truck owners amping up the humble fries with toppings that we never even imagined. Loaded fries is a popular food trailer menu item because it’s simple, flavourful and very filling. You can create an entire menu of toppings and let your customers customise their fries with their choice of toppings, sauces and whatnot. 

Of course, there’s the classic coffee food truck business that will surely be a hit wherever you are. Create a unique coffee menu of hot and cold options to cater to a wider clientele, add some unique twists here and there, and for sure, you’ll be getting patrons in no time.

And if you haven’t found your perfect food trailer yet, get in touch with us because we might have what you’re looking for. You can also add a vending machine into the mix to diversify your business.