? about NSF smokers for mobile kitchen trailer

Smokin' D · 12-07-2011, 09:56 AM

I am in the very early exploratory stages for setting up a trailer with a certified kitchen for catering and vending. The legal stuff I can dummy through, ie insurance, setting up a corporation, permits and licensing, etc.
My question is about the smoker. The health lady says EVERYTHING needs to be NSF, so what cookers out there would work on a trailer with a porch? I know that the FEC's are NSF, but what other cookers should I look at? And for you guys that use non NSF smokers, how do you get by with what you use? Thanks. I am in Massachusetts if that makes any difference.

YankeeBBQ · 12-07-2011, 10:59 AM

The Ole Hickory CTO is ETL certified which I believe is equal to NSF certification.

ssbbqguy · 12-07-2011, 11:45 AM

It varies from one health dept. to another. Some allow smoker to sit outside in covered area, some don't etc. One just has to check in the region they will be operating in. I'm working on getting my smokers rated now. We vend in the midwest where things can be very, we'll say sporatic, meaning lots of variance from county and state. Good luck. Steve.

Bbq Bubba · 12-07-2011, 12:53 PM

Mine wanted NSF approved also but had to explain that the Lang was commercially made and that theres hardly any NSF cookers on the market.
In otherwards, a lot of arse kissing.

kurtsara · 12-07-2011, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

Mine wanted NSF approved also but had to explain that the Lang was commercially made and that theres hardly any NSF cookers on the market.
In otherwards, a lot of arse kissing.

there are plenty of NSF smoker around but if you can get your hd to believe you, good for you

Bigmista · 12-07-2011, 06:20 PM

I think Pitmaker was working on NSF certification. Give them a call.

12-07-2011, 09:56 AM	#1
Smokin' D is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: N. Andover, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	? about NSF smokers for mobile kitchen trailer I am in the very early exploratory stages for setting up a trailer with a certified kitchen for catering and vending. The legal stuff I can dummy through, ie insurance, setting up a corporation, permits and licensing, etc. My question is about the smoker. The health lady says EVERYTHING needs to be NSF, so what cookers out there would work on a trailer with a porch? I know that the FEC's are NSF, but what other cookers should I look at? And for you guys that use non NSF smokers, how do you get by with what you use? Thanks. I am in Massachusetts if that makes any difference.

12-07-2011, 10:59 AM	#2
YankeeBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-07-06 Location: boston ma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Ole Hickory CTO is ETL certified which I believe is equal to NSF certification. __________________ Steve Farrin KCBS BOD member. Thank you for your support. This post is my opinion and mine alone, not necessarily that of the KCBS, it's board of directors or office nor that of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and certainly not Rush Limbaugh.

12-07-2011, 12:53 PM	#4
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mine wanted NSF approved also but had to explain that the Lang was commercially made and that theres hardly any NSF cookers on the market. In otherwards, a lot of arse kissing. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

12-07-2011, 06:20 PM	#6
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think Pitmaker was working on NSF certification. Give them a call. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

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12-07-2011, 11:45 AM	#3
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It varies from one health dept. to another. Some allow smoker to sit outside in covered area, some don't etc. One just has to check in the region they will be operating in. I'm working on getting my smokers rated now. We vend in the midwest where things can be very, we'll say sporatic, meaning lots of variance from county and state. Good luck. Steve.