Mobile poke bowl truck or pop-up

Event and festival crowds, brewery visitors, office workers, and companies or private hosts who book you for catering.

Bowl sales at each stop, plus flat-fee or minimum-guarantee bookings for private events and corporate lunches. Revenue depends on how many days you can book good locations.

• Fast, consistent food prep
• Food safety and cold-chain handling
• Scheduling events and locations
• Customer service and social media promotion

• Mobile food vendor permits and health inspections, which vary a lot by county and city
• Check where you are allowed to park and sell; many cities limit zones, hours and private-lot vending
• Raw fish needs strict cold storage on the road; check refrigeration requirements with your health department
• General liability and commercial auto insurance; event organizers often ask for proof of coverage
• Event fees, weather and slow days can make income uneven
• Check sales tax registration, business license and fire safety rules if you use propane or fryers

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on whether you choose a truck, trailer or pop-up stand, plus refrigeration and permits. These are estimates, so get quotes for your setup first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on events, locations and how often you serve. Event fees, weather and slow days can make income uneven. Treat the range as an estimate.

Check mobile food vendor permits and health inspections, which vary by county and city. Also check where you may park and sell, refrigeration requirements for raw fish, and commercial auto and liability insurance, plus fire safety rules if you use propane or fryers.