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Foodie Trailers FAQs
Helpful Answers To Your Questions
Find clear answers to common questions about orders, shipping, returns, payments, and our services, helping you enjoy a smooth and confident shopping experience.
How much do I need to get started?
A 30% down payment is required to initiate your project, this secures your build slot and starts production immediately, with no credit check and no bank approval required.
For custom-built trailers, a further 45% is due in one single payment at a set milestone during the production period, before your trailer reaches its final inspection stage. For ready-made units, the 45% is due within an agreed timeframe after your deposit.
The remaining 25% balance is financed after delivery through our in-house Lease to Own plan over 6–12 months, with a one-time 5% fee applied to that final balance only. Once your last payment is made, full ownership of the trailer transfers to you.
I am ready to go! How do we get an order process started?
This is awesome! To get things moving, we just need a few details from you, your full legal name or registered business name, billing and delivery address, primary email, and contact phone number.
Once we have that, we will send over your invoice. A 30% down payment is required to activate your project and secure your build slot, no credit check, no bank approval, no delays. Upon receipt of your deposit, your contract will be sent to you electronically for review and signature.
From there your project follows our simple Lease to Own structure: 45% is due at a set production milestone, and the remaining 25% is financed through our in-house plan after delivery over 6–12 months. Once your final payment is made, the trailer is fully yours.
Our team is with you every step of the way.
Do you offer financing Options?
Yes! We offer in-house financing through our Progressive Payment Plan, no banks, no third-party lenders, no credit checks.
Our in-house model covers your build period or an agreed period of 6–12 months (and not more) for long-term monthly plans, with progressive payments applying only to the final 25% balance.
Here’s how it works:
30% upfront deposit to secure your build slot
45% paid during production as milestones are hit
25% final balance due before delivery. This is the financed portion.
This means you’re never paying for something that hasn’t been built yet — and we never release your trailer until it’s fully paid.
No third-party fees. No bank rejections. Just a straightforward payment plan built around your project.
👉 Need longer-term monthly payments after delivery? We can connect you with trusted lending partners for that.
Ready to get started? Request your free quote today.
Why do I need to pay a deposit before receiving the contract?
That is a great question and we completely understand the hesitation. Here is how our process works and why.
When you submit your 30% deposit, you are not signing anything blind. Before any payment is made, we send you a detailed invoice that clearly outlines your trailer specifications, the total project cost, and your full payment schedule under our Lease to Own structure. This gives you everything in writing upfront.
The deposit is what activates your project, it reserves your build slot, confirms your commitment, and allows us to begin allocating materials and production time specifically for your build. Once we receive it, your contract is generated immediately and sent to you electronically for review and signature before any work begins.
Think of it this way, the invoice protects you before the deposit, and the contract protects both of us after it. You are never without documentation at any stage of the process.
Do you do wraps/graphics? Do you offer custom paint jobs?
Absolutely. We provide fully customized wraps, graphics, and paint finishes designed to bring your brand to life.
Whether you want a bold, attention-grabbing look or a clean, professional finish, we help you create a trailer that not only looks great-but sells.
What payment options do you take?
We offer a range of secure and convenient payment options, including:
- Apple Pay
- Zelle
- Cash App
- Chime
- E-Transfer (mostly in Canada)
- Credit/Debit Cards (processing fees may apply)
For smaller payments or deposits, we recommend using Cash App, Chime, or Zelle services upon request.
Our team will guide you to the most suitable and secure payment method for your order.
Is the sales tax included in the estimate/invoice?
No – sales tax is not included in the listed price.
As we operate in Texas, sales tax may apply depending on your purchase details and location. Customers are responsible for any applicable taxes required by their state or local authorities.
What color options do you have?
Please request our sales team for a color options book; there are many shades to choose from. The price of a standard color from our color book is included in the base price of each trailer, and so the color can also be selected later on in the process.
Do you build the trailers to meet state specs?
Yes! We build our food trailers to meet the specific code requirements of your state, wherever you plan to operate.
We’re based in Texas and currently build trailers compliant with all states we serve. Once your project starts, our in-house designer draws up a complete set of plans tailored to your local requirements, helping you sail through your health department and state inspections with confidence.
👉 Not sure about your state’s requirements? Just let us know where you’ll be operating and we’ll make sure your build is fully compliant from day one.
What are the water tank capacities?
How do I know the trailer will be up to local code?
Great question and one of the most important ones to ask before investing in any trailer. Once you’ve placed your 30% deposit and signed your contract, our in-house designer gets to work immediately on your floor plan and full set of build specs. You then submit those plans to your local health department for pre-approval, along with your menu, before we go further into production. This way, any local code concerns are caught early, while changes can still be made at no extra cost.
Every city and county has different requirements, and we guide you through the entire process, you’re never doing it alone. Here’s what this approach guarantees:
✔️ Code concerns addressed before the build begins
✔️ Modifications made at no extra cost during the design phase
✔️ A trailer that’s inspection-ready from day one
✔️ Full support at every step, we help you navigate local requirements
👉 Have specific local code questions? Reach out to our live chat agent and we’ll help you figure it out.
How does the plan drawing process work?
We have an in-house designer who will produce a floor plan based on your hand sketch. Once the 50% down payment is received and the contract is signed, the project officially begins. From that date, it typically takes 1 to 2 weeks for the initial floor plan to be completed.
Once the floor plan is ready, it will be sent to you for review and approval. After the floor plan is approved, a full set of plans and specifications will be created over the following couple of weeks and sent to you for final approval.
While we wait for parts to arrive, you will be able to submit the plans to your local health department for pre-approval. If the health department has any questions, concerns, or requested changes, we will work directly with them to ensure the plans meet all requirements.
Will my trailer meet health department requirements?
Our trailers are built to high standards, but requirements vary by location. We recommend confirming specifications with your local authorities.
Do you cover the health department fees?
Once the trailer is completed and picked up by you, the physical health department inspection is scheduled by you. The inspection takes place at your operating site or at a facility where you have access to a restroom, clean water, sewer connection, electricity, and other required utilities, just as you would during a normal day of operation.
During the inspection, the health department will test items such as hot water temperature, refrigerator temperature, and other standard requirements. After the inspection, we can help address any questions or concerns raised by the inspector.
Any health department fees, plan submittal costs, and physical inspection charges are the responsibility of the customer.
Can I purchase equipment and have it delivered to you to install?
Yes, we install equipment supplied by you. For cooking and refrigeration equipment, it is $450 per piece installed. If it’s an electric piece of equipment that goes under the hood, such as a refrigerated chef base, then there’s an additional charge of $350 for a shunt-trip breaker to be installed. Cooking equipment includes gas lines, testing, and installation. Refrigeration equipment installation includes testing, a vent in the wall, and securing the unit. Larger units will be taken into account and additional charges may be added for handling/installation.
Can you deliver the trailer to my location or do I have to pick it up?
Yes – we provide delivery directly to your location, shipping prices are included in your total price by default.
Our goal is to make the process simple and hassle-free, so your trailer arrives ready for business. Pickup is also available if you prefer.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes, we offer delivery across multiple regions. Contact us to confirm availability in your area.
Why Mostly Everest Refrigeration?
We mostly use Everest Refrigeration because they’re built specifically for the demands of a food trailer environment and because servicing them is fast, simple, and cost-effective.
For upright units, we use bottom-mount compressors that allow better airflow, especially when a hood system is installed. We add a make-up air fan above the units and cut a wall vent behind each one for direct exterior breathing. Undercounter units and sandwich prep tables use side-mounted compressors that pull air from the aisle and exhaust through a rear vent we cut specifically for them. In all cases, servicing is done from the front of the unit in the aisleway, no pulling units out, no cutting caulk, no removing brackets.
In a worst-case scenario where a compressor fails, Everest’s patented “Fully Replaceable, All-In-One Refrigeration System” allows the entire compressor assembly to be removed and replaced quickly, minimizing your downtime. Most units also come with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, a 5-year electrical warranty, and a 10-year compressor warranty.
With other brands, servicing can mean cutting caulk, removing brackets, and pulling the entire unit out of the wall, adding time, labor, and unnecessary disruption to your trailer. Everest simply makes more sense for a mobile setup.
What is the PSI rating of the water pump you install?
The water pump we install is NSF listed, and is adjustable from 30 to 50 PSI. Factory Set @ 45 PSI Shut-Off. (1-Way Operation) Prevents Reverse Flow.