Starting Food Service Business: Must-Have Food Truck Items

What is stopping you from starting a business in the food and beverage industry? For some, it is the high startup cost and the complicated process behind setting up a restaurant. Following the rise of middle-class expenditure and on-the-go lifestyle, the food truck business is more feasible for those who are looking for a lower initial investment. Without the need to worry about physical location rental, renovation, and a large amount of equipment purchase, SME Corporation Malaysia estimated that it only takes about an average of RM15,000-RM20,000 to start a small-scale food truck business.

If you are planning to start a food truck business, here are the must-have equipment categories! Read until the end for suppliers that might help you with it!

1. Countertop Cooking Equipment

It is a rational move to prepare a bulk of your budget to purchase or rent countertop cooking equipment. Instead of getting all brand-new products, those with a limited budget can choose used or discounted equipment, as long as they are from reliable sources. Plan your space before purchasing and devote more space for frequently-used equipment!

Here’s the list of countertop cooking equipment that you might need:

Electric or Gas Griddle
Electric or Gas Charbroiler
Flat Top Grill
Range
Toaster
Microwave
Fryer
Steamers or Fast Steamers
Rice Cooker

2. Warming & Holding Equipment

Anticipate the crowd and queues by preparing some hot-selling food in advance with some help from this type of equipment. Storing your food at a safe temperature, warmers are your best friend when it comes to avoiding foodborne illness while keeping them appetizing. Be sure to check them from time to time!

Basic warming and holding equipment include:

Bulb Warmer or Heat Lamp
Electric Countertop Food Warmer
Drawer Warmer
Soup Kettle
Fry Dump Station

3. Food Preparation Equipment

Stock in all the small appliances and tools that are necessary for your food production process. Varies depending on the type of food you plan to serve, food preparation equipment encompasses:

Stainless Steel Work Table
Cutting Board
Pans
Knives & Knife Rack
Aprons
Fruit & Vegetable Cutters
Thermometer
Turners
Food Processor or Blenders

4. Refrigeration Equipment

Imagine life without a refrigerator – lots of food spoilage, bacteria growth, and health hazard. Hence, it is clear that refrigeration equipment is essential to keep your ingredients fresh. There are multiple types of refrigeration systems in the market. Depending on your offering, you may choose or even customize a unit that best suits your needs. Some commonly used refrigeration equipment is:

Worktop or an under-counter Refrigerator
Blast Chillers
Freezers
Prep Refrigerators

5. Serving Supplies & Disposables

Of course, you can’t expect your customers to bring their own bowls to your food truck. Serving supplies and the type of disposables needed vary according to your offerings. While you have other equipment taking up the majority of your space, be sure to plan for the storage of these supplies too! Hate damaging the environment? Try biodegradable disposables to level up your eco-friendliness.

Serving Utensils
Squeeze Bottles
Pump Condiment Dispenser
Cheese or Spice Shakers
Napkin & Napkin Dispenser
Food Trays
Disposable Cups, Plates, or Bowls
Take-away Containers
Disposable Gloves
Aluminum or Plastic Food Wrap

6. Janitorial Equipment

Maintaining a sanitary environment and keeping up with hygiene standards are vital for the sustainability of your business. Cleaning after a long hard day gets easier when you have sufficient supplies and effective cleaning tools stocked up. Here’s the basic list that you need:

Sink
Cleaning and Sanitizing Chemicals
Gloves
Scrubbers and Sponge
Bottles and Sprayers
Trash Cans and Garbage Bags
Brooms and Dustpans
Soap and Hand Sanitizers
Towels and Wipes
Wet Area Floor Mats

Unfamiliar with the equipment we mentioned? It’s time to read more about it or ask around to get yourself ready. Pay attention to space planning as it will help you work more efficiently when your food truck is open for business. You know you can rely on us when it comes to seasoning powders, but what about other equipment and supplies?
The list below might be able to help you:

Commercial Kitchen Equipment:
https://www.kitchen-arena.com.my/

Variety of Machinery & Food Processing Machine:
https://www.machinerytools.com.my/

One-stop Kitchen Equipment Solution:
https://www.ckeholdings.com/

Food Preparation, Disposables & Cleaning tools
https://www.my-kitchen.com.my/products/

Biodegradable Disposables:
https://www.greenecoparadise.com/shop/

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