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.
Norfolk’s a 24,000-person market with real traction for food trucks. You’ve got the Riverpoint Fork Fest-an actual food truck competition-plus the Johnny Carson Comedy Festival bringing crowds. Northeast Community College creates daily demand. City supports mobile vendors. Health department’s accessible. Fire code’s tight but workable.
This is a market where a food truck operator can sustain year-round with the right placement and event strategy. Let’s walk through what you need to operate here.
Street Vending Permits and City Requirements
Norfolk handles food vendors under Chapter 13, Article VIII of the city code. You need a Street Vending Permit. The key: you also need written authorization from the Police Division for any sales on public property. That’s not a complicated process-it’s just a layer. You display the permit visibly. You show it on request. Simple.
Contact the City Clerk’s office: Brianna Duerst or Kylee Soderberg. Phone: (402) 844-2000. Email: ksoderberg@norfolkne.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. They’re responsive. Ask questions.
You’ll also need the State-issued Temporary Food Establishment Permit before you operate. That’s $122 initial, $61 annual. State-level requirement-non-negotiable for any Nebraska food truck operation.
Health Department and Certifications
Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department covers Norfolk, including Burt, Cuming, Madison, and Stanton counties. Address: 128 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701. Phone: (402) 529-2233 or toll-free 877-379-4400.
Food handler certification for all employees-within 30 days of hire. That’s state-level. Annual inspections after that. They’re professional. If your truck’s built right, inspections are straightforward. Water systems sealed properly, grease handling correct, trash managed-that’s the focus. We build trucks that pass inspection first time.
Fire Code and Suppression Systems
NFPA 17A Wet Chemical suppression on any grease-producing equipment. Annual fuel system inspection by an approved agency. Automatic fuel shut-off when suppression activates. Propane: NFPA compliant, securely mounted, ventilated.
This isn’t negotiable in any Nebraska market anymore. It’s also not expensive to get right if you build it in from the start. Retrofit suppression systems cost more and cause headaches. Build it right the first time.
This is a firetruck conversion-shows what custom fabrication can do. It’s a conversation starter and a solid operational food truck.
The Riverpoint Fork Fest and Food Truck Rumble
October 4, 2026. Norfolk Arts Center. Riverpoint Fork Fest runs as a friendly food truck competition. Attendees buy passes, sample food from multiple trucks, and vote. This isn’t a one-day event-this is a food truck operator’s dream because it’s specifically designed to showcase food operations.
Requirements: you need to be registered with the Nebraska Food and Dairy Division plus proof of insurance. That’s it. Show up, operate, and let your food speak. There’s real opportunity here to build customer relationships and test menu items.
Contact: programs@norfolkartscenter.org
Norfolk also hosts a Street Food Festival with 30+ vendors-everything priced at $5 or $10 “Foodie Portions.” City of Norfolk runs a Food Truck and Mobile Vendor Fair at City Hall too. You’re not scrapping for events. They exist and they want vendors.
Johnny Carson and the Comedy Festival Connection
Johnny Carson grew up in Norfolk. The town’s tied to that story and they lean into it. The Elkhorn Valley Museum has the Johnny Carson Gallery-Emmys, a replica Tonight Show stage. It’s a thing.
The Great American Comedy Festival runs June 17-20, 2026, at the Johnny Carson Theatre. Festival crowds. Guaranteed foot traffic. Eating is part of the experience. Food trucks positioned right see solid volume during these days.
This speaks to a smaller market reality. Everyone dreams of opening a restaurant. A food truck gives you the business without the brick-and-mortar risk. Norfolk’s market size supports that model if you operate smart.
Northeast Community College and Steady Demand
Northeast Community College is in Norfolk. That’s daily foot traffic. Lunch crowds, between-class snacks, evening events. A food truck positioned on campus or near campus during the school year has a built-in customer base.
You’re not dependent on events alone. You’ve got baseline demand that sustains operation outside festival season. That changes the business model completely.
Local Food Truck Scene
Food Truck Avenue operates as a logistics agency connecting catering clients with regional mobile kitchens. That tells you the infrastructure exists. Local operators are active. City administration supports it. This isn’t a market where you’re fighting for acceptance. They want mobile food operations.
What You Need to Build Here
For Norfolk, you need a truck that handles both stationary operations (sitting at Fork Fest, campus events) and mobile catering. That means:
Stainless steel hood and exhaust-fire code requirement
Grease trap with adequate capacity
Three-compartment sink for manual washing
Propane system-NFPA compliant
Wet chemical suppression system
Proper ventilation-non-negotiable
Water and waste systems sealed and inspectable
We build custom food trucks with all this baked in from the start. We also offer food trailer options if you want to test the market before committing to a full truck build. Either direction works-the systems are right from day one.
If you’re thinking about financing, food truck financing accelerates your timeline to operation. You’re not waiting to bootstrap. And if you’re interested in low-noise, low-smell operations for an academic environment like the college, electric food trucks are worth considering. They fit the vibe of a campus setting.
Start Here
Norfolk’s a solid market. You’ve got events, you’ve got consistent foot traffic from the college, you’ve got a city administration that supports food truck operations. The work is building a truck that passes every inspection and having a menu that moves during both quiet weeks and event season.
Get a free quote on your build. We’ll spec it for Norfolk operations and walk you through the permit timeline. You could be operational before the comedy festival.
