Real rigs we have built and delivered to Nebraska operators.
Ram Promaster Coffee Van
Omaha, NE
Read the video transcript: Omaha Coffee Van
Welcome to Design Food Trucks. Today we have a relatively quick and uh simple project. Still pretty cool. Thought I'd show it off. Um this is a Ram ProMaster van which we converted to a coffee truck, coffee van. This one's going to Omaha, Nebraska. And uh it's uh it's simple in that we did not do the walls inside. Customer did not want us to. They would like to do that themselves. Um but in other respects it is complete. Um so it is a food truck. That is of course the window. That is a 6ft self-closing window. Right there is how you fill water. That is how you drain water. You pull the plunger. Water comes out. Um goes lights. This door we had to cancel and we had to do that because uh if you can see otherwise it would clash against the the window. the shore power connection capable of 220 watts which is what 220 amp volts my not watts uh that's what uh this whole truck needs let's go inside quite a simple um interior can see it's bare It's rare in that it it doesn't have walls. Um it does have electrical wiring which we did like we always do. It has 220 like I mentioned lights both interior and exterior plumbing system. Hand wash sink. Three compartment sink water heater and water pump. That is how you drain water and the fresh water and gray water tanks. As always, self-closing window. An espresso machine is going to be located here. And the espresso machine would require 220, which is what that is for. That is actually the removable shelf. um the outdoor shelf that is of course they would need additional equipment like grinders maybe a few other piece of equipment which is what that is for. You can see our wiring very nice and tidy and it's always as always in conduits. If you have any questions or if you would like um something like this, nothing is too small. Um, contact us through our website zanfuttros.com or through our uh phone number 72092653. Thank you. Have a nice day.
Cargo van conversion to a full mobile coffee operation.
16ft Mexican Food Truck
Omaha, NE
Read the video transcript: Omaha Mexican Food Truck
hello and welcome to Mile High food trucks today we have another beautiful food truck that we are about to ship this one is a Mexican theme this one's actually slightly different in that this is also a box truck well this used to be a box truck uh which we have converted into a food truck check out the cool graphics on the outside also in it is a 9500 W Predator generator which we Mount them typical to um many other food trucks that we have built in that it a generator box that is on the inside so that it doesn't get stolen we also build um custom extension cords so they can connect the generator to the truck or the truck to the wall these are of course made out of six cug wire custom cables another difference here is that this truck the customer requested that the um the the gas tank the propane tank be on the outside they want it to be replaceable so this one has a 100 lb tank similar to food trailers on the rear of the trailer it's of course also wrapped check out the cool graphics on the outside right here is the 5T um 5T service window with self closing door course of course that is we can lift pass the product and it will come down by itself to keep the box out LED lights on the inside and outside right there is where you fill the water so you open that and you put in a garden house to fill the water tanks for a tank singular in this case right there is how you drain the water similar to RVs so you take the cap off you pull the plunger and the water would fall down from the 40 lb uh gray water tank which is mounted in the bottom of the tra truck the truck has about 100,000 mil used to be a FedEx truck you can see the AC on the roof which is uh rbac of course and the 1650 CFM uh exhaust fan oh something I forgot to mention was this sh power Inlet you can connect to to your house or a commissary this way on the side of the 1650 CFM fan is a small uh grease catch pan so the grease doesn't run down the side of the truck let's go inside and see the interior of this beautiful food truck and to get to the inside is a RV door that we put in of course the much like most FedEx trucks the back of this truck was uh much like that uh it had a rollup door which of course we demolished and uh uh we framed it in and we added this 32 in wide um RV window RV door and the RV door also has a screen so you can actually just have the screen door on to give a little bit more ventilation now let's go see the inside of this beautiful food truck let's start in the front right there let me turn the AC off right there is the uh three compartment sink NSF approved obviously to comply with the regulations below that is the freshwater tank as that I mentioned earlier 30 Gall 8 Gall water heater electric hand wash sink with Splash GS the soap dispenser and the uh towel dispenser check out the plumbing on the bottom of this we of course make sure that that nothing leaks the water pump that is the service window the interior of it you lift this thing pass the product and it closes by itself this also has a refrigerator and a freezer of course all equipment are mounted to floor as well as to the walls with washes so they're not going anywhere when the truck is in transit right there is the uh the carbon monoxide and the propane uh sensor in case there is a propan or a carbon monoxide Le inside the truck the AC that I just shut off right there is the breaker panel just like all the other food trucks that we built every single piece of equipment has its own breaker so if the refrigerator was to fail it's not going to take out something else and all the wiring is in these conduits this way you can drill into any of the walls to hang like a bracket or a shelf or anything also the wires are not going to get damaged due to chafing that is a 36 in mega top sandwich prep it's got a lot of little trades for the toppings next to that is a propane um steam table next to that is a uh two burner stuff 48 in griddle this is a Mexican food truck of course uh Mexican food uses griddle extens siing the 8 foot um 7 foot in the skis I apologize uh Hood type one with fire separation andil as always these are the individual drops of course this comes certified and installed by uh certified hands tags everywhere more Outlets that's the interior of the generator box you can of course keep something on top of it if you like the floor is of course aluminum diamond plate all the walls are stainless steel that brings us to the end of the tour of this beautiful food truck if you have any questions would like a food truck for yourself um get in touch with us at uh mile highcustom food trucks.com or Zion food trucks.com thank you and have a nice day
Custom 16-foot Mexican food truck.
22ft Cameroonian BBQ Trailer
Lincoln, NE
Read the video transcript: Lincoln Cameroonian BBQ
hello and welcome to Mile High and Zion food trucks today we have this beautiful 22 ft barbecue trailer it's actually an African barbecue trailer that we're shipping out today let's check out its many features it's kind of uh noisy outside so we starting in on the inside here we have a 10 ft hood of course with fire suppression um two friers 40 lb each of them and a fairly large gr uh large range the range has six burners and a 24in griddle and two ovens that's just the box that the TV came in we'll show you the TV later this is a freezer an undercounter freezer worktop freezer so they can do their um cutting and other stuff here a table a service table that is that's the service vendor self closing of course as with every other trailer Inside the walls or truck inside the walls is 1 in of insulation 9/16 in of plywood and the cooking wall is stainless the other walls they are uh F FRP every single circuit is of course um separately isolated with individual Breakers lights for inside and outside that's the switch for the uh fan itself AC remote that's the AC with heat three compartment sink hand wash sink soap and towel dispensers all the plumbing is on the inside right here the gray water tank and the fresh water tank of course pump water heater so of course locks away little microwave over there that's the bottle for the fire separation system and uh twin refrigerators the customer wanted a double door um this this trailer is not tall enough for a double door refrigerator so we got them two separate um individual refrigerators the floor is aluminum diamond plate LED lights of course and uh the walls as I mentioned is FP here stainless steel on this side let's go outside and uh see the how the outside on the outside of this trailer of course is the beautiful wrap which is of course cameroonian uh themed on top is the big fan which is I think 1650 CFM um with the little drip tray catch tray on top so the grease doesn't run down the side of the the trailer the generator box which houses the actual generator inside generator is of course on slides up front is is the shore power Inlet the water inlet gray water drain right there and of course the two LP cases on this side is of course the service window and the menu display which is of course both of these are lockable and can be secured this is the the business end of the trailer which is of course a charcoal and that is inside a porch it has a door to access the kitchen of course there is a porch light as well as well as a an outdoor rated electrical box in case they wanted to connect something else here that brings us to the end of this tour a beautiful 22 ft African food truck if you have any questions or if you would like a a food truck build for yourself get in touch with us through www zood trucks.com or migh food trucks.com thank you and have a nice day
22-foot BBQ trailer built for high-volume Lincoln catering.
Bellevue’s right next to Omaha, so you’ve got the metro market plus your own base. We’ve built trucks for operators in this area, and the permit process is straightforward once you know what the city’s looking for. We’ll walk you through it.
Permits You’ll Need
Start with the City Clerk’s Office at 1500 Wall Street. Call (402) 293-3007. They handle vendor permits for mobile food operations. Chapter on “PEDDLERS” in Bellevue’s code is what governs you-read that section so you know what you’re working with.
You need:
City vendor permit (get this first)
Vehicle insurance (proof required)
Sarpy County Health Certificate
Sales Tax Certificate from Nebraska Department of Revenue
State permit from NE Dept of Agriculture ($122 initial, $61 annual)
Ordinance 6903 came down in February 2026, so the rules are current. The city’s been tightening up food truck regulations, which actually means cleaner playing field for operators who do it right.
Timeline: expect 2-3 weeks for city permit approval once you’ve submitted everything. Health department moves faster-usually 7-10 days after inspection.
Health Department Requirements
Sarpy/Cass Department of Health & Wellness is who you’ll work with. They’re located at 701 Olson Drive, Suite 101, Papillion. (402) 339-4334. These folks are reasonable, and they’ve processed a lot of food trucks.
Before you operate, they’ll do a pre-operation inspection. They’re looking at:
Cleanliness and sanitation
Food storage (temps, rotation, labeling)
Pest control documentation
Temperature control equipment
Water system and waste handling
Ventilation-especially if you’re cooking hot
Non-negotiable: you need one Certified Food Protection Manager on staff. That’s a 5-year certification. You take the ANSI exam-it’s thorough but fair. Most operators get it done in under a month of study.
License renewal happens every 2 years. They do annual inspections. Keep your hood clean, keep your temps logged, and you won’t have problems.
Fire Code and Hood Systems
If you’re serving anything fried, grilled, or cooking with heat-which most trucks do-you need a Type I hood. That’s the commercial-grade system that pulls grease-laden vapors. NFPA 96 is the standard. Don’t cheap out here.
Fire suppression system is required. That means an automatic system, usually a dry chemical setup. Get it serviced annually. There’s a tamper seal and tag that’s visible-fire marshal checks for that.
Extinguishers: Class K (for cooking oils) plus ABC (for general fires). Mount them where inspectors expect them. The initial setup costs around $3,500-5,500 depending on truck size and hood configuration. Annual service is $400-600.
State Fire Marshal approval isn’t automatic-submit your hood and suppression system specs when you order the truck build. We handle that paperwork in our shop.
Commissary Kitchen
You need a licensed commercial kitchen. That’s non-negotiable in Nebraska. Three separate sinks minimum: handwashing, food prep, and dishwashing. Temps have to be right, sink spacing has to meet code, and the place has to pass inspection.
If you don’t own your own space, you’ll need a Commissary Kitchen Certification (notarized letter from the kitchen owner). This is standard-lots of operators share kitchen space. Just make sure the place you’re using is actually licensed.
Operating in Bellevue: The Real Picture
Population’s around 64,000, and you’re literally next door to Omaha’s 500,000+. You can work events here and service Omaha accounts-it’s a short drive.
One angle most operators miss: Offutt Air Force Base is 3 miles south. They use contractors for food service events, base celebrations, training exercises. Contact Offutt Services at (402) 294-1110 or check with base Contracting. It’s bureaucratic, but once you’re approved, you’ve got steady work. We’ve had operators get regular gigs there.
Active trucks in the area right now: Cilantro Cocina Mexicana, Los Chilangos, and Panhandle BBQ. That tells you the market favors Mexican and BBQ. But there’s room-find a different day or location.
Read the video transcript: Omaha Coffee Van
Welcome to Design Food Trucks. Today we have a relatively quick and uh simple project. Still pretty cool. Thought I'd show it off. Um this is a Ram ProMaster van which we converted to a coffee truck, coffee van. This one's going to Omaha, Nebraska. And uh it's uh it's simple in that we did not do the walls inside. Customer did not want us to. They would like to do that themselves. Um but in other respects it is complete. Um so it is a food truck. That is of course the window. That is a 6ft self-closing window. Right there is how you fill water. That is how you drain water. You pull the plunger. Water comes out. Um goes lights. This door we had to cancel and we had to do that because uh if you can see otherwise it would clash against the the window. the shore power connection capable of 220 watts which is what 220 amp volts my not watts uh that's what uh this whole truck needs let's go inside quite a simple um interior can see it's bare It's rare in that it it doesn't have walls. Um it does have electrical wiring which we did like we always do. It has 220 like I mentioned lights both interior and exterior plumbing system. Hand wash sink. Three compartment sink water heater and water pump. That is how you drain water and the fresh water and gray water tanks. As always, self-closing window. An espresso machine is going to be located here. And the espresso machine would require 220, which is what that is for. That is actually the removable shelf. um the outdoor shelf that is of course they would need additional equipment like grinders maybe a few other piece of equipment which is what that is for. You can see our wiring very nice and tidy and it's always as always in conduits. If you have any questions or if you would like um something like this, nothing is too small. Um, contact us through our website zanfuttros.com or through our uh phone number 72092653. Thank you. Have a nice day.
This coffee van we built for an Omaha operator works Bellevue regularly. See the setup-Type I hood, compact but fully functional, passes every inspection.
This all-electric build we did for Kansas City shows what’s possible if you want to go that route. Some Bellevue events prefer electric for emissions. It’s becoming more common.
Location Strategy
You can’t just park anywhere. City code’s clear on that. You need permission from the property owner where you’re parked, and some locations require a separate use permit from the city. Parking lots are easier than street corners. Check with Parks and Recreation if you want special events-they handle festivals and approved vendor locations.
Commercial areas near shopping centers, office parks, and the highway corridor get good foot traffic. Residential areas are restricted.
What It Takes to Get Started
Permit costs: roughly $500-800 total (city, county, state). Truck build: depends on what you want. We do custom builds starting at $35,000 for basic setups. If you’re financing, we work with lenders who understand the food service business.
Insurance runs $1,500-2,500 annually. Commercial kitchen space if you don’t own it: $300-600 monthly. Budget that in from day one.
Want to know what a truck setup really costs in Bellevue? Let’s talk specifics.
