Mobile wood-fired pizza trailer

Event-goers, brewery and market visitors, and hosts of weddings, parties and corporate events.

Per-pizza sales at public events, plus flat fees or minimum guarantees for private catering bookings.

• Cooking pizza quickly and consistently
• Driving and towing safely
• Networking with event organizers and venues

• Mobile food vendor permit and inspection, which varies by municipality and health unit
• Propane and fire safety rules for ovens and gas, so check with your fire authority
• Commercial general liability insurance, which event organizers often require as proof
• Event and market fees, plus parking and commissary kitchen rules in some areas
• Winter closes many outdoor events in most provinces, so plan for a seasonal income
• Vehicle costs, maintenance and weather risk

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $110,000, depending on whether you choose a trailer or truck, the oven and the equipment you need. Vehicle costs and maintenance are also worth budgeting for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many events you book, event and market fees, and the season. Winter closes many outdoor events in most provinces, so plan for a seasonal income.

Check the mobile food vendor permit and inspection, which vary by municipality and health unit. Also check propane and fire safety rules with your fire authority, commissary kitchen and parking rules, and commercial general liability insurance, which event organizers often require.