Festival (Food Truck) Startup Guide

Ready to take your food truck on the road? This guide was created by a festival chef and vendor with real experience navigating the chaos, paperwork, and prep it takes to run a profitable food truck at events.

This downloadable PDF includes:

• A full startup checklist (from permits to propane)

• Vendor application tips to boost your approval rate

• Pre-festival inventory & prep guide

• Sample menus and pricing tips

• Cost-saving tips and daily operations schedule

• BONUS: Rain plan, backup cooking strategies, and burnout prevention hacks

Whether you’re just getting started or want to improve your next setup, this guide will save you time, money, and stress.