10 Food Truck Supplies That Need to Be Restocked Frequently

If you intend to start a food truck business, the type of food you want to sell from your food truck will determine the kind of supplies you will need to run the food truck business.

In this article, we will look at some of the supplies a food truck that sells various fast food items, such as burgers, tacos, and fries, would require.

Please note that some food trucks may decide to be unique in what they stock their food trucks with, and how frequently they want to do that.

Supplies Needed to Be Restocked Frequently in a Food Truck

1. Ground Beef (for burgers and tacos)

If you own a food truck that sells burgers, tacos, and fries, then one of the major supplies you must ensure you have at all times is ground beef.

When preparing burgers and tacos, you will need ground beef for the main protein component, along with burger buns and taco shells or tortillas. The quantity you will require and how frequently you will need them will depend on your sales volumes.

2. Burger Buns

Another supply that you will need is burger buns. Interestingly, you can get burger buns from local bakeries or wholesale suppliers, which often offer bulk purchasing options at discounted prices.

In addition, you can explore online food service distributors who specialize in providing high-quality buns suited for food trucks.

Note that you cannot store burger buns, so you must always leverage Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory practices to ensure freshness.

3. Taco Shells and Tortillas

Taco shells are pre-formed crispy or soft vessels for taco fillings, and tortillas are flatbreads used for a variety of dishes, including tacos and burritos.

With that in mind, you may not want to store them for a long period hence you must only get the required quantity whenever you need them.

4. Seasonings and Spices (salt, pepper, taco seasoning)

The fact that you cannot prepare burgers, tacos, and fries without seasonings and spices means that they are regular supplies you will need.

As expected, the frequency at which you will need these supplies will depend not only on your sales volume, but also your financial capacity, and storage size. This is so because these items have longer shelf lives when compared to other supplies.

5. Sauces and condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, salsa), and Sour cream and other toppings

Interestingly, you can buy and store these items as long as you want if you want to avoid buying or ordering them frequently. Please note that you should also consider the expiring dates when buying these items to avoid them expiring in your storage before using them.

6. Cooking oil (for frying)

The fact that you cannot prepare burgers, tacos, and fries without cooking oil means that you must always have cooking oil onboard your food truck especially if you prepare your burgers, tacos, and fries on the go.

You should also ensure you have cooking oil in your storage per time hence the frequency at which you order this item should depend on its usage.

7. Serving Trays and Containers

Note that the frequency at which you need to restock serving trays and containers in your food truck business will depend on your sales volumes and your storage capacity.

This is so because if you have the financial and storage capacity, you can store serving trays and containers for as long as you want since they are not perishable.

8. Disposable Plates, Cups, and Cutlery

Of course, you know you cannot serve your customers without disposable plates, cups, and cutlery. Interestingly you can store as many disposable plates, cups, and cutlery as you want as long as you have the financial capacity and storage.

9. Napkins and Paper Towels

Generally, you will need napkins and paper towels for cleaning spills, wiping surfaces, and providing customers with a way to clean their hands during meals.

You can store as many napkins and paper towels as you want and the frequency at which as long as you have the financial capacity and storage.

10. Cleaning Supplies (Sanitizer, Sponges, etc.)

You know you will need these cleaning supplies to maintain a hygienic environment, sanitize cooking surfaces, and ensure all equipment and utensils are clean.

Regular cleaning is important as it will help you comply with health regulations, prevent cross-contamination, and provide a safe and pleasant experience for your customers.

The frequency at which you will need these supplies will depend on your sales volumes, and how often you clean. Please note that you can also purchase and store these items for long-term use.

Apart from all that is listed above, you will also need a steady supply of potatoes (for fries), cheese (slices for burgers, shredded for tacos), lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, avocados (for guacamole), and beans (for tacos).

Note that the frequency at which you will need to restock these items will depend on your sales volume, the distance to the market, and perhaps the schedules of the suppliers that you work with. But note that you should not store these items for long because they can easily go bad.