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Food Trailer Builder Charlotte, NC Custom Food Trucks LLC

In search of a reliable food trailer builder in Charlotte, NC? Custom Food Trucks LLC designs and builds custom food trucks and trailers tailored to your business. From coffee trucks to BBQ trailers, our team delivers durable, health-code-compliant builds that help Charlotte food entrepreneurs launch fast and succeed.

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Food Truck and Trailers For Sale

We know that time is money for food entrepreneurs. That's why we always have ready-to-go food trucks and trailers for sale in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each build is designed with efficiency, functionality, and style in mind. These trucks are fully equipped to help you hit the ground running without delays.

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Concession Vehicle For Sale

Custom Built Food Trailer

$51,000

Order a custom-built trailer designed for BBQ, tacos, or meal service. Contact us today for a detailed estimate.

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Concession Vehicle For Sale

Medium Size Food Trailer

$70,000

A custom-built medium food trailer, perfect for ice cream, coffee, and more. Fully equipped and ready to get you started.

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Custom Food Truck

$85,000

Brand-new custom food truck, fully equipped and built to health and safety standards. Made for efficiency, durability, and performance, with high-capacity smokers ideal for serving big crowds.

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About Custom Food Trucks LLC

Custom Food Trucks LLC has completed more than 150 food trucks and trailers in our Clackamas, Oregon shop, and we deliver finished builds well beyond the Northwest, including to Charlotte. Before we draw anything, we ask where you plan to sell. A trailer parked outside NoDa and South End breweries on weekends needs a different layout than a truck built for the Uptown lunch rush or large festivals. Once we know your menu and your stops, we design the kitchen, power and water systems around them and build to North Carolina's mobile food unit rules.

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Custom Food Trailer Builder Services in Charlotte, NC

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Custom Design & Fabrication

Truck and trailer builds from a bare chassis or shell, laid out around your menu and the equipment you plan to run.

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Equipment Installation

Cooking line, refrigeration, generator or shore power, and POS wiring installed and tested before your unit leaves our shop.

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Graphic Design & Branding

Wrap and exterior graphics planned alongside the build, so your name and menu read clearly from a brewery patio or across a parking lot.

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Retrofits & Upgrades

Refits for used trucks and trailers: new equipment, updated electrical, and repairs that bring an older unit up to current code.

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Repairs & Maintenance

Repair and maintenance guidance after delivery, so small problems don't turn into lost service days.

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Compliance Assistance

Builds that follow North Carolina's construction rules for mobile food units, plus fire safety standards for cooking and propane.

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Our Charlotte Custom Builds

Charlotte trucks often serve big crowds in short windows, like brewery nights and weekday lunches. These stainless-steel builds are laid out for fast, high-volume service.

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Newly Built Charlotte Truck

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Fully Manufactured
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Stainless Steel Interior Design
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Food Truck Kitchen Equipment

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Custom Kitchen Equipment Installation
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Building a Custom Food Truck
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Why Should You Trust us?

Clear timelines
Real client reviews
In-person walkthroughs
Licensed, bonded, and insured
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What Will Be Included in Your Food Trucks

Every unit starts with a welded steel frame sized for the equipment it will carry. Trailers range from 14-foot compact units to 24-foot full kitchens, and every layout is planned around the weight of a loaded commercial kitchen, not an empty box.

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Electrical & Lighting

Code-compliant concealed wiring
Weatherproof shore power access
LED strip lighting and task fixtures
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Plumbing & HVAC

Fresh & gray water tanks
Water pump, heater & triple-sink systems
Hood vent systems and exhaust fans
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Equipment Packages

Commercial fryers, griddles, steam tables
Espresso machines, sandwich prep, smoker hoods
Refrigerated prep tables, freezers
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Safety & Compliance

Fire suppression system (ANSUL certified)
Propane lines & shutoff valves
Generator mount and inverter wiring
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The Type of Food Trucks We Build

Coffee Trucks

Espresso machines, grinders and blenders pull serious power. Our coffee trailers are wired for that load and built with a quick-serve window that suits Charlotte morning commuters and weekend markets.

BBQ & Grill Trucks

Smoker and grill setups with proper ventilation and grease management. Carolina barbecue fans expect real smoke, so we plan the cook line and exhaust around your pit instead of forcing the pit to fit the truck.

Taco Trucks

Taco trucks built for speed: flat-top griddles, steam wells, cold rails for toppings, and a layout that lets two people plate orders without bumping into each other.

Ice-Cream Trucks

Freezers, dipping cabinets and soft-serve machines need steady power and good airflow, especially through a hot, humid Charlotte summer. We size refrigeration and generators so your product stays frozen on the longest afternoons.

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We build food trucks, trailers and carts for coffee, barbecue, tacos, desserts and nearly any other concept. Each one is designed around your menu, your service style and North Carolina health requirements, so you aren't paying for equipment you'll never use.

Trailer & Truck Models & Sizes

Choose a size based on your menu and where you plan to park. Common lengths and widths we build:

Model
Length
Used For / Use Case
Compact Trailer
14 Feet
Coffee Concessions and Ice Cream Trucks
Standard Trailers
16 - 18 Feet
BBQ, Tacos, and More
Premium Trailer
20 - 22 Feet
Full Menu Trucks and Trailers
Food Trucks
14 - 20 Feet
Full Service Kitchens

Our Building Process in Charlotte

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Consultation

Tell us your menu, where you plan to sell, and your budget.
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Food Truck Blueprint

We draw CAD plans for your equipment layout and permit submission.
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Building Phase Begins

We weld the frame and install electrical, plumbing and fixtures.
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Final Truck Assembly

Equipment, finishes and wrap go on, then we test every system.
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Delivery, Wrap & Launch

We deliver to Charlotte, ready for health and fire inspections.
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Food Truck Financing and Warranty

Warranties & Financing
  • 1-year limited warranty on workmanship
  • 3-year structural warranty on every trailer
  • Financing options so you can launch now and pay over time
  • Low-interest financing with quick approval decisions
  • Ongoing service support after your build arrives in Charlotte
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Built for Mecklenburg County Permits

Mecklenburg County Environmental Health reviews every mobile food unit against North Carolina's construction rules (15A NCAC 18A .2672) before it can operate. Here is how we build for that review:
  • Plan Review Submission: We supply the equipment specifications and CAD layout drawings your Mecklenburg County Environmental Health application asks for.We supply the equipment specifications and CAD layout drawings your Mecklenburg County Environmental Health application asks for. We provide the detailed CAD drawings required for the MecklenburgCounty Plan Review.
  • Fire Marshal Requirements: Charlotte Fire Department inspects hoods, fire suppression and propane. We install a pre-engineered wet chemical suppression system, Class K extinguisher mounts and accessible LP gas shutoffs. Charlottehas strict vent hood and fire suppression standards (NFPA 96). We install pre-engineered systems ready for inspection.
  • Food-contact surfaces, finishes and lighting that meet North Carolina sanitation rules, so inspectors have nothing to flag.
  • Commissary Connection: North Carolina requires a signed commissary agreement. We plumb a 3-compartment sink, handwashing sink, and fresh and waste water tanks so your unit works with your commissary's cleaning and dumping setup. We ensure your plumbing—including a 3-compartment sink and separate handwashing station—meets the "Plan Review" flow requirements.
  • Permit Path: After plan approval and a passed inspection, you receive your mobile food unit permit. We build for a full cooking menu from the start, so adding items later doesn't mean a costly retrofit. You will need a Mobile Food Unit Permit. We build to the "Unlimited Menu" hardware standard so you never have to retrofit later.
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Choose Your Food Truck Menu

Every build starts from your menu. Concepts we build often include:
  • BBQ trucks
  • Coffee & espresso trailers
  • Pizza ovens
  • Vegan/organic mobile kitchens
  • Dessert trucks 
  • Taco trailers & carts
  • Event & catering trailers
Need to open sooner? Ask about our ready-to-go trucks and trailers, which can reach Charlotte faster than a full custom build.
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See recent builds, deliveries and shop photos on our social channels.

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Serving Charlotte and Surrounding Communities

Running a food truck around Charlotte usually means following events across the region, not staying in one neighborhood. We build for operators throughout Mecklenburg County and the surrounding metro, including:
  • NoDa
  • Plaza Midwood
  • South End
  • Uptown Charlotte
  • Dilworth
  • Myers Park
  • Elizabeth
  • Cotswold
  • University City
  • Ballantyne
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Comparison: Custom Food Trucks LLC vs. Local Builders

Feature

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Average Charlotte Local Builder
Charlotte Fire Code
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Pre-installed NFPA 96 Hood & Ansul Systems
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Often outsourced / Adds 4-week delay
Mecklenburg County Health
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Guaranteed Plan Review Approval
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"Help provided" but no guarantee
Wait Times
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Optimized Production Timeline
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6-12 month local backlogs
Warranty
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3-Year Trailer / 1-Year Workmanship
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Limited to 90-day "as-is"
Cost
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Direct Factory Pricing
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High "Charlotte-Tax" Markup
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Start Your Charlotte Food Truck Project Today

Tell us your concept and where you want to sell in Charlotte, and we'll send a free estimate with a layout, equipment list and delivery timeline.

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FAQs - Food Truck Builders Charlotte

How much does it cost to build a food truck in Charlotte?
Most custom food trucks we build land between $50,000 and $120,000. Size, cooking equipment and power needs drive the price, and trailers usually cost less than trucks. Also budget for Mecklenburg County permitting, commissary fees and insurance. Financing is available.
Do you build both food trucks and trailers in Charlotte?
Yes, both. Trailers cost less and suit operators who already own a tow vehicle or park at one brewery for a long shift. Trucks set up faster and suit operators who hit several stops in a day.
How long does it take to build a food truck in Charlotte?
Most builds take 8 to 12 weeks in our shop, plus delivery time to Charlotte. Mecklenburg County plan review and inspections can add a few weeks, so it's smart to start your permit application while we build.
Are your food trucks Charlotte health-code compliant?
Yes. We build to North Carolina's mobile food unit construction rules and supply the drawings and equipment specs Mecklenburg County Environmental Health asks for. You'll still need your own permit, a commissary agreement and a certified food protection manager.
Can I customize my food truck design?
Completely. You choose the layout, equipment, finishes and exterior design, and we'll tell you plainly if something is likely to cause trouble at inspection or during service.
Do you offer warranties on Charlotte food trucks?
Yes. Every build includes a 1-year limited workmanship warranty, and trailers also carry a 3-year structural warranty.
Do you only serve Charlotte, or surrounding areas too?
We primarily serve Charlotte food truck entrepreneurs, but also build and deliver to nearby areas like Concord, Gastonia, Rock Hill, and the wider Charlotte metro area.
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Get in touch with Custom Food Trucks LLC

Contact us today to explore your options!

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Call Us

(503) 757-8301
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Email Us

sales@customfoodtrucksllc.com
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Our Hours

Mon - Fri / 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM