Custom Food Trailer Builder
Food trailers solve a problem food trucks can’t: you can drop one off at a festival or brewery and leave. You don’t need to drive, fuel, or register them the same way. And for a lot of menus, a well-built trailer is cheaper, easier to park, and easier to insure than a full truck.
Zion Foodtrucks builds custom food trailers from 12 ft to 32 ft, plus specialty conversions like Airstream builds and shipping container restaurants. Same build quality as our food trucks, same commercial-grade equipment, same 6-8 week turnaround.
Food Trailer vs. Food Truck — Which Is Right for You?
- Choose a food trailer if: you operate at fixed locations (breweries, farmers markets, festivals), you already own a tow vehicle, you want to maximize kitchen space for budget, or you want the flexibility to leave the trailer on-site overnight.
- Choose a food truck if: you move multiple times per day, you do mobile catering at offices/corporate events, parking regulations in your city favor trucks over trailers, or you don’t have a suitable tow vehicle.
Many operators eventually own both. We build both.
Types of Food Trailers We Build
Concession Trailers
Classic festival-style trailers with a large service window, interior prep and cook line, and enough storage to run a full day. Sizes 12-24 ft.
Catering Trailers
Built for off-site catering and events. More refrigeration, warming stations, and buffet-style service. Often includes a generator and awning.
BBQ / Smoker Trailers
Integrated smoker (offset, reverse-flow, or cabinet), prep area, walk-in cooler, and service window. Handles everything from roadside BBQ to wedding catering.
Pizza Trailers
Wood-fired or gas-fired pizza oven, prep table, cold toppings station, and service window. Heavy-duty structural rating to support the oven weight.
Airstream Conversions
We convert Airstream and similar vintage trailers into commercial food trailers. The aesthetic drives foot traffic; the commercial kitchen inside does the revenue.
Coffee & Beverage Trailers
Espresso machines, grinders, refrigerated syrup/milk storage, ice wells. Compact 12-16 ft footprint.
What’s Included in a Zion Food Trailer Build
- Commercial-grade chassis with proper axle rating for the equipment load
- Fully insulated walls, ceiling, and floor (commercial-grade, not RV-grade)
- Commercial electrical with generator-ready inlet, separate breaker panels for kitchen and service
- Commercial propane system (dual 40-lb or 100-lb tanks, regulated, pressure-tested)
- Fresh water tank (30-50 gal), grey water tank (45-75 gal), 6-gal water heater
- 3-compartment sink, hand sink, optional prep sink
- Stainless steel backsplashes, work surfaces, and shelving
- Commercial hood with fire suppression (Ansul) where applicable
- NSF-certified refrigeration and cooking equipment
- Slide-out or drop-down service window with screen
- Interior lighting, exterior task lighting
- Full state-specific health code compliance
Food Trailer Build Timeline & Cost
Most food trailer builds run $40,000 to $95,000 depending on size, equipment, and finishes. Timeline is typically 6-8 weeks from signed order to delivery. Financing is available.
Smaller coffee or ice cream trailers can run $40,000-$55,000. Larger 24-32 ft BBQ or catering trailers with walk-in coolers run $75,000-$120,000.
Where We Deliver Food Trailers
We serve operators across Colorado (Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs), Wyoming (Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie), and we ship completed trailers nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a CDL to tow a food trailer?
In most states, trailers under 10,000 lbs GVWR can be towed with a standard driver’s license. Heavier trailers may require a specific endorsement. We help you size the trailer to keep you under commercial-license thresholds when possible.
What tow vehicle do I need?
Depends on the loaded trailer weight. Most of our 16-20 ft trailers load out at 5,000-8,000 lbs — a 3/4-ton pickup or larger SUV handles them easily. Larger trailers need a 1-ton.
Can you build a trailer that matches my existing truck’s brand?
Yes. We match paint colors, wraps, and branding to your existing mobile kitchen or restaurant brand.