Foodie Trailers FAQs

Helpful Answers To Your Questions

Find clear answers to common questions about orders, shipping, returns, payments, and our services, helping you enjoy a smooth and confident shopping experience.

Our current build-out time is about 1-2 months from the down payment. This is the standard lead time, however, if a project is a porch trailer, a pizza oven build, or something else that is more complicated than a regular enclosed trailer, then consult with the Sales Manager from our Contact page, about what kind of lead time you will have.

A 50% down payment is required to initiate the project. A further 40% is due upon final shop entry, with the remaining balance payable upon completion of the food trailer.

This is awesome! Would you like to have the invoice/contract under your full legal name and address or under a registered business name and address? Once we have this information, we will put together the contract and send it to electronically for review and signature. A 50% down payment will also be required to activate the project.

Financing is available through third-party financing companies; please see their contact information below. You can also work with local credit unions or anyone of your choice.

Philip Hernandez
Apex Financial PDX | xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
503-863-0882
philip.hern@foodietrailers.com

Absolutely. We provide fully customized wraps, graphics, and paint finishes designed to bring your brand to life.

Whether you want a bold, attention-grabbing look or a clean, professional finish, we help you create a trailer that not only looks great-but sells.

Yes – we provide delivery directly to your location, included in your total price.

Our goal is to make the process simple and hassle-free, so your trailer arrives ready for business. Pickup is also available if you prefer.

We offer a range of secure and convenient payment options, including:

  • Wire Transfers
  • Cashier’s Checks
  • Credit/Debit Cards (processing fees may apply)
  • Apple Pay

For smaller payments or deposits, we may also accept options like Cash App or similar services upon request.

Our team will guide you to the most suitable and secure payment method for your order.

No – sales tax is not included in the listed price.

As we operate in Texas, sales tax may apply depending on your purchase details and location. Customers are responsible for any applicable taxes required by their state or local authorities.

Please request our sales team for a color options book; there are many shades to choose from. The price of a standard color from our color book is included in the base price of each trailer, and so the color can also be selected later on in the process.

We build our food trailers to the California state code and pass that inspection at our manufacturing facility in Portland, OR. We also help you pass your local health department pre-inspection by providing you with a complete set of plans that our in-house designer draws once the project starts.

Once the project starts with the 50% down payment and contract signing, our in-house designer will draw up the floor plan and then the full set of plans. You are to submit these plans and specs to your local health department for pre-approval along with your menu. That way, if they have any questions or concerns, we can address them right away.

We have an in-house designer who will produce a floor plan based on your hand sketch. Once the 50% down payment is received and the contract is signed, the project officially begins. From that date, it typically takes 1 to 2 weeks for the initial floor plan to be completed.

Once the floor plan is ready, it will be sent to you for review and approval. After the floor plan is approved, a full set of plans and specifications will be created over the following couple of weeks and sent to you for final approval.

While we wait for parts to arrive, you will be able to submit the plans to your local health department for pre-approval. If the health department has any questions, concerns, or requested changes, we will work directly with them to ensure the plans meet all requirements.

Our trailers are built to high standards, but requirements vary by location. We recommend confirming specifications with your local authorities.

Once the trailer is completed and picked up by you, the physical health department inspection is scheduled by you. The inspection takes place at your operating site or at a facility where you have access to a restroom, clean water, sewer connection, electricity, and other required utilities, just as you would during a normal day of operation.

During the inspection, the health department will test items such as hot water temperature, refrigerator temperature, and other standard requirements. After the inspection, we can help address any questions or concerns raised by the inspector.

Any health department fees, plan submittal costs, and physical inspection charges are the responsibility of the customer.

Yes, we install equipment supplied by you. For cooking and refrigeration equipment, it is $450 per piece installed. If it’s an electric piece of equipment that goes under the hood, such as a refrigerated chef base, then there’s an additional charge of $350 for a shunt-trip breaker to be installed. Cooking equipment includes gas lines, testing, and installation. Refrigeration equipment installation includes testing, a vent in the wall, and securing the unit. Larger units will be taken into account and additional charges may be added for handling/installation.

Water tank capacities vary depending on the trailer size, layout, and local health requirements.

We offer multiple configurations across our different models, including horse trailer conversions, standard food trailers, and mini food trucks.

Typically:

  • Fresh water tanks: 30 to 100+ gallons
  • Grey water tanks: 40 to 150+ gallons

Every unit is designed to ensure proper capacity, efficiency, and compliance with local health department standards.

👉 Our team will recommend the ideal setup based on your specific trailer and location

Yes, we offer delivery across multiple regions. Contact us to confirm availability in your area.

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