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FOOD TRUCK MODELS THAT INSPIRE OUR CUSTOM BUILDS

Selecting the Right Type of Food Truck for Your Business

Looking for a mobile food solution can be overwhelming, there are so many food styles to choose from. Given the thousands of requests Karpatia Trucks receives per year, we know you’re likely already looking for something specific, whether that’s based on the model or what you’ll be cooking up. We structured this page to help you narrow down your options and point you in the right direction.

Choosing Food Truck Styles is Often a Size Decision

Size is often a key consideration on custom food truck builds. Go too small and you’ll be tripping over your own equipment during a rush, go too big and you’re paying for space, and fuel, you don’t need. Our food truck models get custom configured to fit your menu, serving style, and budget, but before you start picking equipment, it helps to know the standard ranges. Check our full food truck size and dimensions guide to see what’s typical for your type of build, then browse the models below to find your starting point.

Food Trucks for Sale versus Custom Food Trucks

Looking for food trucks for sale? At Karpatia, our trucks are Made with Passion but Built for Business. We don’t just sell vehicles, we tailor turnkey solutions to your requirements. Our range of custom food truck models are built to your specific needs and will outperform anything you’ll find in the standard ‘for sale’ market. Browse all our food truck models below, get inspired, and get a custom quote!

BROWSE OUR FOOD TRUCK MODELS

  • Dark blue New Type H Citroen Food Truck custom built to operate as a Coffee Truck, with open side panel ready to serve.

    The New Citroën Type H

    Classic Citroën style on a modern Ram ProMaster chassis, all the charm, none of the old-engine headaches.

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  • Airstream food truck setup outside a high-end venue ready to handle the overflow and generate excitement

    Airstream Trailers

    The Airstream's mirror-finish "Silver Bullet" silhouette makes it the most premium, eye-catching brand asset in the lineup.

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  • A custom built classic Step Van ice cream truck in red with open side serving panel

    Step Vans

    America's most popular food truck base, tall ceilings and serious space make it the reliable workhorse of the industry.

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  • Mercedes Food Truck

    Mercedes Food Truck

    Choose a new Sprinter or a beautifully maintained vintage Vario, either way, dealer-backed reliability you can count on.

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  • A white VW Electric Food Truck in Karpatia's workshop with open side panel and raised roof

    Electric Food Truck

    From full-size EV platforms to compact electric Tuk Tuks, we'll help you find the right zero-emission build for your business.

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  • Piaggio Ape Coffee Truck rests in a courtyard with side panels open and ready to serve.

    Piaggio Ape

    The "King of Tuk Tuks," this compact Italian icon fits where bigger trucks can't, indoor venues, narrow streets, exclusive private events.

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  • Tuk Tuk Food Truck

    Tuk Tuk Food Truck

    A versatile satellite station perfect for coffee, beer, or ice cream, available in electric, gas, or diesel.

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  • A mini food truck model custom built for business and ready for branding.

    Mini Food Truck

    A big presence on a small, budget-friendly footprint, commonly built on a Suzuki Carry, though we'll convert almost any small vehicle to fit.

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  • ice cream bike cart

    Bike Food Carts

    A starter-friendly way into mobile food, low cost, highly maneuverable, and easy to test your concept with.

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vintage food trucks

Select specific vintage models below, or find out more about vintage food trucks.

  • Vintage Step van ice cream food truck

    Vintage Step Van

    Old-school step van style with retro character that will help your brand stand out in a modern crowd!

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  • A Vintage Citroen Food Truck operating as a Pizza Truck at an open field market with conic retro appeal.

    Citroen HY

    Our iconic vintage Citroën HY brings unmistakable retro charm and goosebump-inducing street appeal.

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  • A Retro VW Bus Food Truck custom built to serve as an Ice cream truck with blue base and white top.

    VW Bus

    A beloved icon of freedom and good times, with build options ranging from a fully restored original to a modern electric conversion.

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  • Peugeot J7 food truck restoration classic food truck Jochem Verhoef

    Peugeot J7

    Rare in the US and unmistakably distinctive, a genuine standout on the food truck circuit.

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  • UAZ blue-white food truck russia food truck bukhanka

    UAZ 452 Bukhanka

    Rugged old-school engineering with parts still in production, one of the easier vintage vehicles to keep on the road.

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Trailer Conversions

Jump straight to specific trailer models below, or find out more about our trailer conversions.

  • American Concession Trailer

    Concession Trailers

    If you are looking for a more affordable and accessible way to sell food items, a concession trailer is the perfect option for you.

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  • small black roundtop food trailer

    Small Food Trailers

    Small food trailers are compact, custom-made, and built to be taken anywhere! For an on-the-go business, choose a small food trailer today!

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  • A Horse Trailer Conversion open for business as a Social Mobile Bar Truck

    Horse Trailer Bar

    Just like many other mobile beer trucks and trailers, the horse trailer bar will largely be utilized at private events.

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  • PORCH TRAILERS

    Porch Trailer

    Not only can you run a successful business, you can also make it more comfortable for your customers by adding tables and chairs as well. Click below to learn more.

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  • Man cooking from his custom built pizza oven trailer

    Pizza Trailer

    Pizza is one of if not the most popular option for food delivery. It's also a great way to sell during any weather and you can start in pizza with any size trailer!

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  • horsebox conversion , horse box bar

    Horsebox Conversion

    A horsebox conversion offers quirky, vintage charm at a fraction of an Airstream's cost, making it a standout choice for bars, catering, and private events alike.

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shipping containers

Select from our individual container options below, or find out more about shipping container builds.

  • A team using their food trucks and trailers as a ghost kitchen - custom built to suit their needs.

    Ghost Kitchens

    Whether you are looking to mine delivery areas or you already staked a claim to a great location and are just looking for equipment, we’ve got you covered.

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  • A beautiful example of Shipping Container Restaurant Concepts.

    Shipping Container Restaurants

    Want to set up a restaurant but don't want to rent out building space? Take advantage of our shipping container restaurants today!

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  • Shipping container for events

    Shipping Container Bar

    Who said you can't turn a shipping container into a bar? Not us! With our shipping container bars, you can set up shop anywhere!

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Browse Models By Use Case

Every model above can be built out for a variety of food industries, but some are better suited to specific product offerings. So, we’ve organized our builds that way too. Go here to select models by their use case.

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A collage showcasing custom build projects completed by the Custom Food Truck Manufacturers at Karpatia Trucks