The Evolution of the Food Truck Movement
If you’ve ever been to a concert, festival, or other special event, you may have seen food trucks there selling their tasty treats. But food trucks have been around since long before the days of music festivals and they are definitely not just a trend! Whether it’s at your local farmers market or parked on the street downtown near your office, food trucks have been serving delicious meals to people in cities all over the world for quite some time now. The evolution of the food truck movement has been nothing short of fascinating – check out this list of things you didn’t know about food trucks!
What’s a food truck?
A food truck is essentially a mobile kitchen that serves meals, snacks and drinks – and, of course, coffee!
Who’s eating from food trucks
A survey by the NPD group says that it’s Millennials and Gen Z who make up about 25% of the population of people who patronize food trucks. These people love restaurants-on-wheels as a convenient and desirable option and they love the variety and pricing.
Why people are flocking to them
New and innovative cuisines, along with convenient and fast service, are inspiring hungry customers to eat out more often, particularly in areas where food trucks have been allowed to set up shop. And it’s not just about gastronomic quality—it’s also about a culinary experience that is fun and unique in addition to being tasty and filling. People crave change when it comes to dining out.
Food Trucks in Melbourne, Australia
About forty years ago, food trucks were seen as undesirable businesses or places to consider going for a decent meal. Today, that culture has developed into something both trendy and tasty with over three thousand food trucks around Melbourne’s today as part of what has been deemed the food truck revolution. With a range of dishes to choose from, it’s difficult to decide on what to eat or drink next!