About/Contact/FAQ
Facebook: SD Food Trucks
Twitter: @sdfoodtrucks
Email: sdfoodtrucks@gmail.com
The mission:
To inform about and promote gourmet food trucks in San Diego.
Who are you, anyway?
We are food truck fans who want to share information with the community! The SD Food Truck Facebook page began in June 2010 and this blog several months later. Please note that we are not official representatives of any trucks, we do not speak for any trucks, and we do not run/own a food truck or cart.
Which trucks are the best?
We love all the trucks! I recommend filling out this form to find a truck for your event.
Did you organize XYZ food truck festival/event?
Nope, we don’t organize any truck events.
Can you get my truck into XYZ event?
In most cases, I don’t know who organizes which events. Your best bet is to contact a truck that has participated in the event in the past and ask them how you can get in the rotation.
Will you list my truck on your site?
If you consistently serve food and/or beverages at different public locations around San Diego, email sdfoodtrucks@gmail.com and let’s talk about it.
Will you list my event on the calendar?
If you know of an event with 3 or more food trucks in San Diego, email sdfoodtrucks@gmail.com and we’ll try to get it up there. Include the event name, date, time, address, web link, and number/names of trucks attending.
Can you give me advice on how to start a truck? What permits do I need? Where can I park?
We are a fan site and don’t own a truck, so unfortunately, we can’t help you with any of these things. Sorry!
There are online courses and resources available like Street Food University and The Food Truck Truth. Food Truck Finds helps you write a business plan. Check ‘em out.
I went to find a truck that you said would be there, and it wasn’t there!
Always check a truck’s Facebook, website, or Twitter directly to ensure they will be where you think they will be–you never know, things can change. I take no responsibility for sending you somewhere that is truck-less!
Why don’t more trucks park downtown/North County/East County/etc?
I don’t own a truck, so I can’t say. I imagine they need to go to locations that are successful for them with enough customers to warrant the trip out there. They also need to be able to find a place to park legally. I have heard in some locations that brick & mortar restaurants will call the police and have them kick out the trucks (like downtown). I would be happy to hear a truck’s opinion on this issue because I only have my assumptions.
Where did you get that super cool logo?
The SDFT logo is thanks to talented artist Sarah Bond. Check out more of her work at Paper Salad.
Who did the nifty website design?
Zack from Six 5 Web Design redesigned the site in June 2012. Check him out!
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Hi, I am looking for a food truck that does private parties at homes. Do you have any information on which good trucks might be available for something like that?Thank you!
I think most of the trucks are more than happy to do catering! Just give them a ring or send ‘em email! Good luck!
To all Food Truck Owners,
We are purchasing a beach parking lot at one of the busiest beaches in the San Diego market. We are looking for a long term relationship with several food trucks to serve thee2 million people who visit this beach each year. Do food trucks pay to have prime locations? We are open to any arrangment that would be mutually profitable. This is an awesome opportunty for an aggressive vendor.
Bob Caplin
Hi Bob,
Did you guys closed your beach parking deal yet? If so, please let me know the location / ‘s and contact number. Thanks.
Rob
Bob
I am starting a food truck business in san diego,do you still have your space for lease for a food truck? if not do you know where?
my concept is a baja street food,Iam a well know chef in the area,with 28 years of food experience,culinary background from france,experience in mexico,europe and usa.
I would appreciate your respond
Best,
Martin san roman
i own mission bay automotive….would you like to have a lunchtruck event at my shop on a saturday…closed for business that day but plenty of room to do it….morena blvd is a busy street near usd…tons of traffic…the neighborhood could use a change of pace…let me know—troy
I would love to have one at Mission Bay Automotive. Perfect place! Best automotive shop in town. I’ve taken my cars there for well over 15 years. Okay, enough compliments… but that would be a great place for a food truck. I’d bring about 25+ people from my MeetUp group (PB: 50+, single and fun) plus clients and friends. Troy has a ton of customers he could bring. And it’s so close to the USD students.
My family and I are in process of writing a business plan for a gourmet food truck that we would like to serve North County Coastal. Although, we have learned that there are many regulations prohibiting trucks in San Diego County, we were excited to learn that Del Mar granted business licenses to 6 trucks participating in Curbside Bites on Wednesday evenings and were hoping to be able to join this gathering. However, due to pressure from Del Mar restaurants it appears the City Council is considering placing a moratorium on licenses for trucks in Del Mar. They will be discussing this issue at their next council meeting on Monday, November 19, at 6 p.m. I am writing to urge the trucks currently serving Del Mar to ask their customers to attend the council meeting and speak out on behalf of the food trucks.
Council members need to hear not only from restaurants but also from community members who appreciate food trucks and want a greater variety of food options available to them by the beach.
Deborah,
Did you had a chance to finish your business plan? If so, would you like to expand your business with as many as 10 food trucks? I’m an investor……contact me asap!
Thanks,
Rob
I wonder if some of you would let us know who you use for your commercial kitchen and commissary. Any and all help would be appreciated.
Please remove the K’Paza food truck from your listing. The Truck now is in Texas. Thank you.
Hi, how come you don’t list the trucks that came to Torrey Pines today and yesterday?
An inaccurate list is worse than no list at all….