Even though the popular US trucks with an extension made in Germany show a significantly higher level than their counterparts overseas, newcomers should not disregard important questions for a professional operation of their food truck. These are primarily aimed at reliability, use in city centres and the operating costs of the sales vehicles. There are a lot of things to consider when buying a food truck:

• How reliable and service-friendly is my food truck?
• How quickly can my vehicle be repaired if it suffers major engine or transmission damage?
• How can I reach my city centre location "legally" without an environmental badge?
• How many kilometres do I drive per month and is 30 litres per 100 km acceptable for my business plan?
• Is it worthwhile to make a unique classic car? How high do I estimate the resale value in case of doubt?
• Can I also lease the food truck or rent it for the time being?

The charm of a step van old-timer alone is not enough for success. It is often better to buy a new food truck. A comprehensive service network, such as those offered by FIAT or IVECO, should not be underestimated in everyday work.

With a love of detail and craftsmanship and authentic design, we have already helped to launch many food truck concepts. Our new vehicles combine state-of-the-art technology with sensational design. They are handcrafted with passion and decades of experience in vehicle construction for the catering industry. Especially in interior design, ROKA customers benefit from our knowledge of smooth work processes, official requirements and other stumbling blocks. New vehicle guarantee, leasing offers and a green sticker for the environmental zones of the big cities are a matter of course with us. At ROKA, you can not only buy a food truck - our broad network in the gastronomy industry also enables us to offer complete food concepts, to respond to individual wishes or to find suitable suppliers/partners for you.

Buy a food truck and off you go! BUT: It is not easy to get a permit for public streets or squares. Even the requirements of the market authorities for weekly markets cannot always be met. In Germany, however, these permits are mandatory in order to be allowed to sell in public spaces. But with a strong food concept and a decent vehicle, it can be done. Another possibility is event catering at city festivals and street food festivals.

A popular alternative to municipal sites are private properties: Supermarkets, company car parks or brownfield sites in industrial estates. A deal with local companies is often easier to reach than in the city halls of the republic. And the hungry workforce of the surrounding companies is included.