Looking for food trailers for sale in Kissimmee & Orlando? We build and sell custom food trailers at our facility on 1726 N Kelley Ave in Kissimmee. Our team has over 12 years of experience building mobile kitchens for Central Florida food entrepreneurs who want to start a business without dropping $500,000 on a brick and mortar restaurant.
Most people come to us because they need a trailer that’ll pass Florida health inspection without waiting four months or dealing with out-of-state companies who don’t know our codes. We build to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation standards. Your trailer gets approved fast because it’s built right the first time.
Standard build time is 3-4 weeks. Not the 8-12 weeks most companies quote. We keep materials in stock and run a full fabrication team Monday through Saturday.
Food Trailers Options & Sizing
Our food trailers range from 10 feet to 52 feet long. The most popular size is 16 feet by 8.5 feet. That gives you room for a griddle, fryer, three-compartment sink, hand wash sink, refrigeration, and prep space without feeling cramped.
Pricing depends on size and equipment. Every trailer includes commercial flooring (rubber coin or aluminum diamond plate), insulated walls and ceiling, LED lighting, propane system with safety shutoff, electrical package with outlets and breaker panel, and ventilation hood. That’s all standard.
Custom Build Process
Tell us what you’re cooking and we’ll design the layout. Show you 3D renderings so you can see exactly what it’ll look like. Make changes if you want. Then we start building.
You can stop by the shop during the build to check progress. Most companies don’t let you do that but we’re local so why not. Address is 1726 N Kelley Ave, Kissimmee FL 34744.
When the trailer’s done, we do a complete walkthrough. Show you how all the equipment works, give you the manuals, answer questions. Then you’re ready to get your permits and start operating.
Standard Equipment Package
Here’s what comes with every food trailer we sell:
Fire suppression system – Ansul or equivalent, UL-300 rated. Covers the cooking area, triggers automatically. Required by Florida law.
Three-compartment sink – NSF approved, sized to code. Each compartment has specific dimensions that health inspectors measure. We install the correct size.
Hand wash sink – Separate unit with hot and cold water, soap dispenser, paper towel holder. Also required.
Propane system – Quick disconnect fittings, enclosed cage for tanks, copper lines with proper fittings. Everything to code.
Electrical system – 110V and 220V with breaker panel. Run on generator at parks and festivals, or plug into shore power when electrical’s available.
Water system – Fresh water tank (30-50 gallons), hot water heater, gray water holding tank (50-75 gallons). Capacity depends on trailer size.
Commercial equipment – We use Dukers, Turbo Air, Atosa. Real restaurant equipment, not residential stuff that breaks after six months.
Custom Equipment Options
Want different equipment? No problem. We can install:
Double fryers instead of single. Bigger griddle. Extra refrigeration. Specific ovens or warming units. Display cases for baked goods. Espresso machines for coffee trailers. Smokers for BBQ setups. Pizza ovens. Whatever your menu needs.
Tell us what you’re cooking and we’ll design the layout around your workflow. We’re not trying to force you into some standard template that doesn’t work for your concept.
Best Places to Operate in Kissimmee & Orlando
Orlando’s got consistent year-round business. Disney and Universal bring tourists constantly. Convention centers stay busy. Then you got neighborhoods like Winter Park, Thornton Park, and Lake Nona full of people who’ll pay $12-15 for lunch.
Lake Eola farmers market on Sundays brings serious crowds. College Park has food truck events. The Milk District stays packed for lunch and dinner. UCF area works well – students buy lunch every day if you’re convenient.
International Drive has regulations about where food trucks can park but there’s spots that work if you follow the rules and get proper permits.
Kissimmee’s got Old Town running events almost nightly. The 192 corridor between Kissimmee and St. Cloud has hotels and tourist traffic. Celebration hosts weekly food truck gatherings.
Osceola Heritage Park runs events 200+ days per year – flea markets, livestock shows, concerts. Steady business if you can get approved to sell there.
St. Cloud’s growing fast with new developments but not many food options yet. Less competitive than Orlando right now.
Florida Health Department Permits
Each county in Central Florida has slightly different codes. We build trailers that meet requirements for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties so you don’t have issues wherever you operate.
Orange County (Orlando, Winter Park, Apopka, Ocoee) – Mobile food dispensing vehicle permit comes from the health department at 6700 Conroy Windermere Rd. They inspect before issuing the permit. Takes 2-3 weeks if everything’s built right.
Osceola County (Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Celebration, Poinciana) – Permit office at 1875 Boggy Creek Rd. Usually 1-2 weeks for approval. Same inspection process, sometimes faster.
Seminole County (Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary) – Similar to Orange County. They want your commissary agreement upfront.
We’ve built hundreds of trailers that passed inspection first try. Only time they fail is if someone modifies the trailer after we deliver it.
Commissary Requirements
You need a commissary – that’s a commercial kitchen where you park the trailer, do food prep, store supplies, and dump wastewater. Can’t operate from your driveway. Against health code.
There’s commissaries on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, near the airport in Kissimmee, and a few others around Central Florida. Most charge $300-600 monthly depending on services.
Some just provide parking and wastewater dump. Others include prep space, storage, even help with permits. Ask what’s included before signing up.
Concession Trailer Sales
Concession trailers are simpler versions of full food trailers. They’re designed for fairs, festivals, and events where you’re serving basic items like popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, drinks, or simple snacks.
The main difference is equipment. A concession trailer might just have a serving window, storage cabinets, small sink, and maybe a refrigerator. No full kitchen setup with griddles, fryers, and heavy cooking equipment.
Concession trailers work great if you’re doing:
County fairs and festivals – Selling simple snacks, drinks, funnel cakes, ice cream.
School events and sports games – Hot dogs, nachos, candy, sodas.
Community gatherings – Serving pre-made items or simple prep food.
They’re easier to operate too. Less equipment means less training, simpler health permits in some cases, and lower maintenance costs.
But if you’re cooking actual meals – breakfast plates, lunch entrees, dinner service – you need a full food trailer with real cooking equipment. The concession trailer won’t have what you need.
We build both. Tell us what you’re planning to sell and we’ll recommend which type makes sense for your business model.
Custom Food Trailer Builder Services
This is where we’re different from companies selling pre-built trailers. We design and build custom layouts based on your specific menu and workflow.
Here’s how the custom build process works:
You tell us what you’re cooking. Tacos? Burgers? BBQ? Pizza? Coffee? Asian fusion? Every menu type needs different equipment placement and workflow.
We create 3D renderings showing exactly what the layout will look like. You see where the griddle goes, where the fryer sits, how the prep space flows, where refrigeration fits.
Make changes if you want. Move the serving window. Add another sink. Swap equipment positions. Whatever works better for your operation.
Once you approve the design, we start building. You can stop by our shop at 1726 N Kelley Ave during the build to check progress. Most companies don’t let you do that but we’re local so why not.
Custom builds take the same 3-4 weeks as standard trailers because we’re set up for it. We’re not charging architect fees or making you wait six months.
Why Custom Matters
A taco operation needs different setup than a BBQ trailer. The workflow’s completely different.
Tacos – You need flat top griddle front and center, prep space for toppings, refrigeration close by for meat and produce. Fast assembly line setup.
BBQ – You need space for a smoker (sometimes outside the trailer), warming units for cooked meat, room for sides prep, less front-line cooking equipment.
Coffee – Espresso machine needs specific plumbing and electrical. You need refrigeration for milk, storage for beans, display area for pastries. Different from food entirely.
Trying to force every menu into the same standard layout doesn’t work. That’s why custom matters.
Concession Trailer Builder
Building concession trailers is similar to food trailers but simpler. We’re designing for basic food service, not full meal preparation.
The build process focuses on:
Serving windows – Usually one or two large windows with awnings for weather protection.
Storage – Shelving and cabinets for supplies, ingredients, serving items.
Basic refrigeration – Reach-in cooler or under-counter units for drinks and perishables.
Simple sink setup – Usually just a hand wash sink, maybe a small prep sink. Not the full three-compartment system.
Electrical for lights and refrigeration – Less complex than full cooking setups.
These trailers are built lighter weight because they don’t need heavy-duty cooking equipment. Makes them easier to tow with smaller vehicles.
Build time is usually 2-3 weeks since there’s less equipment installation.
Good for people starting out who want to test the mobile food business without huge investment. You can always upgrade to a full food trailer later if your business grows.
Food Trailer Manufacturing
We manufacture food trailers in-house at our Kissimmee facility. That means we’re not ordering trailers from somewhere else and reselling them. We’re building them from the frame up.
Here’s what our manufacturing process looks like:
Frame construction – We use heavy-duty steel frames built to handle Florida roads and daily use. Not the lightweight stuff some companies use that starts sagging after a year.
Wall and ceiling installation – Insulated aluminum or stainless steel walls. Keeps heat out in Florida summers, keeps cooking heat in when you need it.
Electrical system installation – All wiring is done to code with proper breakers and outlets. We don’t cut corners on electrical – that’s where fires start if done wrong.
Plumbing installation – Fresh water lines, drain lines, hot water heater hookups. Everything tested before delivery.
Equipment installation – Griddles, fryers, refrigeration units, sinks all professionally mounted and connected. Not just sitting loose on countertops.
Fire suppression installation – This is technical work. The system has to be positioned correctly to cover the cooking area and meet code requirements.
Final inspection – We test everything before you pick it up. Turn on all equipment, check for leaks, verify electrical works, make sure doors and windows seal properly.
Because we manufacture in-house, we control quality at every step. We’re not relying on some factory in another state to build it right.
This also means faster repairs if you need them. We stock parts. We know how every trailer’s built because we built it. Bring it back and we can fix whatever needs fixing.
Quality Control
Every trailer goes through inspection before delivery. We’re checking:
Welds and joints – No weak spots that could fail later.
Electrical connections – Everything grounded properly, no loose wires.
Plumbing for leaks – Water system gets pressure tested.
Equipment function – Turn everything on, verify it works correctly.
Door and window seals – Can’t have gaps where water gets in.
Fire suppression system – Test the trigger mechanism.
If something’s not right, we fix it before delivery. Not after you’ve already picked it up.
Financing Options
That’s a big purchase if you’re paying cash. Our Lenders can often fund your whole build
We work with lenders who specialize in food truck and trailer financing. They understand the business model so you’re not explaining to a regular bank why you need a trailer.
Typical terms are 10-20% down payment, monthly payments for 5-7 years. Interest rates vary based on credit but usually 7-12%.
Some people use SBA loans which sometimes have better rates but take longer to approve. You need a solid business plan.
If you got decent credit and some money saved, approval usually takes 1-2 weeks. Then we start building once financing clears.
Food Trailer vs Food Truck
People ask this constantly. Here’s the real difference:
Food trailer – You tow it with your own vehicle. Lower upfront cost because you’re not buying the truck part. You can unhitch and leave it at events while you drive home. Easier to upgrade or replace later.
Food truck – Everything’s built into one vehicle. More expensive but looks more professional. You drive it directly to locations. Better for making frequent moves during the day.
For most people starting out, a trailer makes more financial sense. You probably already got a truck that can tow it. Save $20,000-30,000 compared to buying a full food truck.
If your business grows and you want to upgrade to a truck later, you can do that. Start with a trailer, learn the business, upgrade when you’re making money.
Warranty and Support
Every trailer comes with one-year warranty on all equipment. Something breaks during that first year, we fix or replace it.
After warranty period, we still help people out. We’re local at 1726 N Kelley Ave. Bring it back if you need repairs. We keep parts in stock.
A lot of customers call months or years later with questions about permits, equipment, or where to find supplies. We answer the phone and help however we can.
Some customers have bought two or three trailers from us as their business grows. We’ve watched people go from one trailer to running a whole fleet serving multiple locations.
Common Questions
How long does a food trailer last?
10-15 years with proper maintenance. The frame lasts 20+ years. Equipment might need replacing every 5-10 years depending on usage.
What size truck do I need to tow it?
For a 16-foot trailer, a regular F-150 or Silverado works. For 20+ feet you want a 3/4 ton truck. We give you exact weight specs.
Do I need special insurance?
Yes. Commercial auto insurance for the trailer, general liability for the business. Usually $2,000-4,000 yearly total.
Can I operate in multiple counties?
Yes but you need permits for each county. Each has their own requirements and fees.
What if I want to add equipment later?
Bring it back anytime. We’ll install whatever you need. Just has to pass inspection after modifications.
Can I sell the trailer later?
Yes. Used food trailers hold value pretty well if maintained. We sometimes help people sell when they’re upgrading.
What’s the difference between food trailer and concession trailer?
Food trailers have full kitchens for cooking meals. Concession trailers are simpler for serving snacks and drinks at events.
Getting Started
Ready to buy a food trailer in Kissimmee & Orlando? Here’s what to do:
Visit our shop at 1726 N Kelley Ave in Kissimmee. We’re open Monday-Saturday 7:45 AM to 7:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
Bring your menu ideas or at least tell us what type of food you want to cook. We’ll show you what size makes sense, what equipment you need, and give you an exact price.
Or call (689) 237-5310. Talk to our team, ask questions. We answer during business hours.
Most people who come in don’t know much about food trailers yet. That’s normal. We’ll explain everything – sizing, equipment, permits, financing, the whole process. You’ll know exactly what you need and what it costs before you leave.
We don’t do high-pressure sales. You tell us what you want, we give you options and prices, you decide if it makes sense.
If you’re ready to move forward, we design your layout. Takes a day or two to create 3D renderings. You review them, make changes, approve the final design. Then we start building.
Three to four weeks later your food trailer’s ready. Pick it up, we walk you through everything, and you’re ready to start getting permits and making money.
Come see us or call. Let’s build your food trailer.