Buyer’s Guide: Finding Used Food Trailers

When starting a catering business, used food trailers is the first and most important item you need to purchase. The catering business is an excellent and over looked small business that can do really well financially. There are many sizes, styles and price ranges of used food trailers. These trailers are used for food, beverages and frozen treats and can be tailored to meet your needs. Once you have established the exact size and function of your catering company you will know what type of trailer you require to meet your company’s needs.

Searching for used food trailers is a very daunting task. For most beginners in the catering business, the transaction of purchasing the trailer does not always go smoothly. Depending on the used food trailers you plan on purchasing, there are different ways to use them. Before purchasing used food trailers, there are several important things to consider and keep in mind. First of all, there is always room for negotiation on the price and terms of your food trailer. If you have researched the average price of these trailers, make sure that you are not paying too much for what you are buying. Secondly, you will want to know if the chassis is galvanized or not. Galvanized is the way to go. Also make sure you inspect the condition of the wheels and tires. It is essential to check for any signs of rust on the used food trailers. If the trailer(s) is clean and presentable it gives you a good idea on how well it has been cared for. Of course, the most important aspect is making sure EVERYTHING is in working order before purchasing used food trailers. Lastly, find out the reason the owner is selling the trailer. It is a good idea to know all you can about the food trailer you are buying for your business.

There are many styles, brands and price ranges of used food trailers. There are very large trailers, medium size trailers and small food trailers. The very large food trailers are used for a large catering company and have stoves, ovens, deep fryers, hood fans, refrigerators, deep freezers and much, much more. A medium size food trailer has a fridge, stove/oven, deep fryer and a freezer. The smallest food trailer is great for hotdogs or hamburgers and fries, used as a coffee trailer or a frozen desert trailer. Depending on the service you provide and the size of the trailer you need, the prices vary. Used food trailers range from $800 to $15,000. Make sure to shop around and inspect before buying!

There are several excellent outlets that carry used trailers. Some of these stores are: www.jrpconcessiontrailers.com, www.Trailer.Pronto.com, www.business.com, www.Best-Price.com, and www.ebay.com. Good luck with your up and coming catering business and have fun buying your used food trailers.