The Ramblin' Baker: 6 Bakery Food Truck Ideas to Inspire You

Before there were food truck festivals and an ample selection of mobile culinary vendors, there was the humble ice cream truck. It filled the summers of your childhood with glee as it rambled through neighborhoods chiming its siren call of ice cold sugary goodness. The tradition lives on, but it’s been kicked up a notch. With today’s assortment of bakery food trucks, sweets on the streets have come a long way.

Ready to roll out? Grab your apron and hit the road with these five bakery food truck ideas perfect for the trained baker.

Pie, Pie, Oh Me Oh My!

If the aroma of freshly baked pies wafting through the air doesn’t stop you in your tracks, you might want to check yourself for a pulse. A variety of seasonal fruit pies, from strawberry to apple to rhubarb to lemon to blueberry will line up the masses. Need some inspiration for branding? Try these on for size:

• Just Like Mama Made It
• The Simple Life
• Easy as Pie
• Pie in the Sky
• Pie Baby 

Use your creativity! Serve pies in a couple of sizes for those who want to eat a single serving on the spot, and those who want to share with friends.

King of Pops

The King of Pops in Atlanta knew he was onto something. What started as a simple street corner vendor has grown into a city-wide sensation. The King of Pops doesn’t even need a truck. There’s a King of Pops rolling cooler at nearly every convention, festival, outdoor shopping plaza, and food truck rally. Inside lies a bevy of gourmet popsicles. Flavors like chocolate sea salt, Honeydew Lime Zest, Coconut Latte and Tangerine Basil are lovingly flavored with a short list of all natural ingredients.

 

Cravings

A cupcakery on wheels is an idea worth savoring. Imagine bringing bite-sized morsels of fresh-baked goodness to people across the city. Instant happiness! Cupcakes, especially miniature ones, are a good practical option because you can adjust your supply and demand ratio relatively easily due to the short cooking time of the cupcakes. Your cupcake truck could be a hit at office pavilions, city squares, even weddings, school functions, and birthday parties. Rotate your offerings to include both tried and true favorites and seasonal concoctions.

It’s a Choux In

This isn’t a food truck; it’s a culinary carriage. Think rows of golden puffs, light as air, filled to order with your choice of gourmet deliciousness. Profiteroles are the classic, golf ball-sized Parisian puffs that belie their weightlessness with mounds of flavor. From chocolate raspberry ganache to white chocolate pistachio to almond pear, customers can choose their fillings on the spot, then mix and match a box to take these elegant treats back to the office.

Crepes

Golly goodness. Another sweet retreat from the streets of Paris. Fresh baked crepes are a hit at outdoor parties and gatherings. Supplies needed to outfit your truck are minimal, but the customer approval rating could be through the roof. A simple crepe recipe could pound out a layered stack of warm, paper-thin crepes just ready to be filled with the customer’s order. For a spin, offer both sweet and savory fillings, such as fresh strawberries and Nutella or wild mushrooms, goat cheese and thyme. Sprinkle your sweet concoctions with a bit of powdered sugar and serve in a paper cone for an OMG-worthy handheld delight.

Ice Cream Truck

The ice cream truck is an oldie (but a goodie) that’s stood the test of time. Kick the summer standby up a notch by offering gourmet gelato made fresh with regional produce and dairy. Think Vanilla Bean, Espresso, and Double Chocolate for standbys, then liven your menu with seasonal punches like Eggnog in the winter, Cinnamon Apple and Toasted Pear in the fall, Wild Blossom Honey Peach in the summer and Strawberry Basil in the spring. 

Make Your Dream Come to Life! Start with a Baking Diploma

Remember eight-year old you scampering after the old neighborhood ice cream truck? Fast forward about 20 or 30 years and now you’re behind the wheel of an all grown up version of your childhood memory. Whether sweet or savory, food trucks are known for having a specific niche. Carve out yours with one of these six fun food truck bakery ideas. A bakery food truck allows you to ditch the start-up costs associated with a traditional bakery, but still bring your fresh baked flavor to the masses. To learn more and to discover other great baking and pastry making tips, check out the Baking and Pastry Arts Diploma program at ECPI University.  It could be the Best Decision You Ever Make!

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