How to Build the BBQ Trailer for Your Business
Posted on September 13, 2024
Transform your passion for BBQ into a thriving mobile business with our specialized BBQ Cargo Trailers. Perfect for festivals, fairs, and catering events, these trailers offer the flexibility and functionality needed to bring your culinary craft on the road.
What is a BBQ Cargo Trailer?
A BBQ Cargo Trailer is a specialized trailer designed to house large BBQ smokers and grills. Unlike standard concession trailers, it features a dedicated rear porch section—often open or semi-enclosed—ideal for cooking equipment. This trailer provides ample space for grilling and smoking, along with an enclosed area for food preparation and storage.
Choosing the Right BBQ Trailer for Your Business
When it comes to choosing a BBQ porch cargo trailer, you’ll want to consider several key factors:
- Trailer Size: Depending on the scale of your operation, you’ll need to choose the right size to accommodate your cooking equipment and kitchen setup.
- Cooking Equipment: Determine what kind of grill or smoker setup you prefer. Charcoal, gas, or wood-fired? Single or dual units?
- Budget: While custom trailers can be expensive, they are a long-term investment. Make sure to budget for essential features and future-proof your trailer for potential business expansion.
- Mobility Needs: Some BBQ trailers are heavier than others due to large smokers and cooking equipment. Consider your towing vehicle’s capacity and how often you’ll need to move the trailer.
A BBQ porch cargo trailer is an excellent investment for BBQ enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike. With a variety of designs and customization options available, these trailers allow you to build a fully functional mobile BBQ business. Whether you’re catering events, competing in BBQ competitions, or serving food at fairs and festivals, a well-designed BBQ porch trailer can help you bring the joy of a nice BBQ to customers wherever you go!
BBQ Trailer Customization
BBQ porch trailers can be built in various different sizes, catering to different business models and BBQ setups. The most common type of BBQ trailer features an open porch with 36” rails and gate pn the back of the trailer. This porch typically houses a large smoker, propane grill, or charcoal pit. The enclosed section of the trailer provides space for food prep, storage, and additional equipment like refrigerators, sinks, and workstations.
Here are some common custom options used on BBQ trailers:
- Open or half-wall porch
- 36” porch rails and gate
- Concession doors & windows
- Interior & exterior serving shelves
- Aluminum or vinyl finished interior walls & ceiling
- Rubber, diamondplate or tile flooring
- Electrical package (Includes outlets, panel box, motorbase plug & extra lighting)
- Propane cages
- Generator boxes & compartments
- Water package (Includes fresh water tank & holding water tank, fresh & waste water plumbing, heater and water pump)
- 3-bowl sink
- Hand-washing sink
- Base & upper cabinets.
The size of the porch can vary based on the trailer’s design and your specific needs. Most BBQ porch trailers come with 4 to 8 feet of porch space. While the porch area is all about grilling and smoking, the enclosed section of the trailer can be used for food preparation and storage.
Most BBQ trailers come equipped with electrical systems to power appliances, lighting, and additional equipment, as well as water systems which are often required for health code compliance in food service.
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