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Food Truck Permits and Licenses

Food trucks are essentially restaurants on wheels, and although they have more freedom than their brick-and-mortar counterparts, they still require various permits and licenses for operation and vending. If you want to start a food truck in LA, there are several logistical considerations you’ll need to keep in mind.

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From Street Food to Gourmet Delights: Exploring the Diverse Food Truck Scene in Los Angeles

Table of Contents Palm trees, beaches, and the famous Hollywood sign often come to mind when people think about Los Angeles. However, food trucks are another iconic part of LA’s culture that help make the city one-of-a-kind. The LA food scene is largely driven (literally) by mobile vendors that offer everything from traditional street food ...

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How To Prepare Your Food Truck For The Summertime Demand

As summer approaches, food trucks are getting ready for the busiest season of the year. With warmer weather, outdoor festivals, and increased foot traffic, food trucks can expect to see a surge in demand. To make the most of this busy time, food truck owners should prepare accordingly. In this blog post, we’ll discuss step-by-step ...

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Spring Has Sprung: The Ultimate Guide To Food Truck Catering Your Outdoor Event

LA is known for its amazing weather year-round, but when spring rolls around, people are especially excited to enjoy the sunshine: April through June is a time for weddings, corporate events, and other exciting bashes in the great outdoors.  If you’re in the midst of planning your own outdoor event, you may be wondering, what’s ...

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LA’s 12 Best Dessert Trucks In 2023

The Los Angeles Food Truck Association offers a range of cuisines, from American and Italian to Asian Fusion and Comfort Food. Among all of our amazing members, we also represent 12 of the absolute best dessert trucks in LA. Find out what they are below!  1. MY DELIGHT CUPCAKERY Opened by mother-daughter duo Melinda and ...

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Los Angeles’s Best Women-Owned Food Trucks To Support During Women’s History Month

Looking for local women-owned food trucks to support during Women’s History Month? Here are four amazing options right in Los Angeles!  MY DELIGHT CUPCAKERY Opened by mother-daughter duo Melinda and Naomi Martinez, My Delight Cupcakery is famous for its handcrafted edible works of art made from the highest quality ingredients. This women-owned business is an absolute ...

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Los Angeles Food Trucks That Will Leave Your Guests Feeling Lucky On St. Patrick’s Day

Every St. Patrick’s Day, the entire world stops what they’re doing to party like the Irish. We all know the routine: you throw on festive green apparel, chow on Shepherd’s Pie, and enjoy a few pints of Guinness with your pals until next year when you get to do it all again.  Even though many ...

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5 Top Taco Trucks In LA

Los Angeles is famous for its top-tier Mexican cuisine. Among the hundreds of Mexican restaurants the city has to offer, there is also a wide variety of Mexican food trucks to enjoy, some you may know and others that are hidden gems you absolutely need to try.  Thankfully, The Los Angeles Food Truck Association works ...

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Why Food Trucks Are The New Catering Trend In LA

While exploring Los Angeles, one of the first things you may notice– especially if you’re a foodie– is how many food trucks the metropolis has to offer. What this rise in food trucks has resulted in is more everyday street food options, as well as a growing food truck catering trend in LA.

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Food Ideas For Your Company Christmas Party

Your company Christmas party is an opportunity to bring co-workers together and boost workplace morale. So, here’s the million dollar question: how do you ensure that your guests will have an amazing time? From our experience, a big part of the equation is a no-brainer: the food. In this blog, we will briefly touch on the benefits of food truck catering for corporate events and brainstorm what holiday eats you can serve that will make your holiday party something employees talk about for years to come!

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Top 3 Coffee Carts and Trucks For Your Next Corporate Event

Coffee is an integral part of the American work life— so as a company, what better way to show employee appreciation than with a complimentary cup of the very drink that gets people up and ready to work every morning? At this year’s office party, opt out of a traditional, run-of-the-mill coffee station and find a more creative way to treat your employees for all their hard work. How? Read here!

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A Complete Guide to Corporate Catering

Corporate catering is sometimes associated with drab, uninteresting menu offerings. From we assure you that this isn't the case—especially if you rely on one of LA's top food trucks to serve you delectable (and anything but dull) meals.

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