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Food Trucks & Trailers
Custom Food Trailer Builds
$32,200 – $85,000+
Custom-built food trailers from an entry-level empty shell up to a fully outfitted 16-to-24-foot NSF-certified commercial kitchen.
Specs & features
- Layout planned around your menu and workflow
- Choose an empty shell or a fully outfitted kitchen
- Sizes up to 24 feet for high-volume service
- NSF-certified commercial kitchen equipment on fully outfitted builds
- Equipment can be added in phases on shell builds
| Listing type | Turnkey rig |
|---|---|
| Build styles | Entry-level empty shell to fully outfitted kitchen |
| Fully outfitted size | 16 to 24 ft |
| Kitchen equipment (top tier) | NSF-certified commercial |
| Format | Towable trailer |
What's included
- Entry-level builds: empty shell
- Fully outfitted builds: complete commercial kitchen (16 to 24 ft, NSF-certified equipment)
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About this equipment
A custom food trailer build is the most flexible way into mobile food service. Instead of adapting a vehicle that has its own engine, the kitchen is built on a towable trailer, so the cooking space, serving window, storage and work flow can be planned around your specific menu. Pricing spans a wide band, from $32,200 to $85,000 and above, because the phrase “food trailer” covers everything from an empty shell to a finished, inspection-ready kitchen.
At the entry-level end of the range you are buying an empty shell. It gives you the structure, walls and framework, while the cooking line, refrigeration, plumbing and power are added afterwards as your budget allows. This route suits operators who already own equipment, want to source their own appliances, or prefer to phase their spending over several months. At the top of the range sit fully outfitted 16-to-24-foot trailers fitted with NSF-certified commercial kitchen equipment, where the work of specifying and installing each system has already been done.
Several factors move a build from one end of the range to the other: overall length, the number and type of cooking appliances, the exhaust hood and fire suppression system, how the trailer is powered (generator or shore power), the size of the fresh and grey water system, and the quality of interior finishes. The individual component listings in this category show typical standalone prices for each major system, which helps you see where a total build price comes from.
Every jurisdiction has its own health, fire and mobile-vending rules, so share your location and menu when you request a quote. A well-planned layout drawn before construction starts is far cheaper than changes made after the shell is built.
Warranty
Warranty coverage varies by equipment, manufacturer, and supplier. Where applicable, the warranty period, coverage, exclusions, and claim procedures will be specified in the relevant quotation or equipment documentation. Please confirm the warranty terms for your specific equipment before purchase.
FAQs
Why is the price range so wide?
Entry-level builds are empty shells, while fully outfitted 16-to-24-foot trailers include a complete NSF-certified commercial kitchen. Size, appliances and finishes decide where your build lands.
Can I add equipment after the trailer is built?
Many operators start with a shell and add equipment in phases. Plan the electrical, gas and plumbing layout up front so later additions fit without rework.
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