mobile vending in Florida.

[dtyates]

Hey guys, I'm fairly new to BBQ but the addiction has struck me to the point that I'm considering vending/catering. My plan in the beginning is to vend at competitions and cater on weekends whenever I get the chance. I do have a commercial kitchen that I will be able to do all my prep in. From there, I'm stuck as to which direction I need to go in. I know I need to submit a plan review to the state, with that being said, what is the minimum I can (for lack of better terms) get away with. I'm planning on doing all my cooking at the commercial kitchen location and only handle cooked food at the vending /catering location. I'm just looking for some basic plan help. Thanks.

 

[HBMTN]

Your health inspector will need to answer this question. Every location is different. Good Luck!

 

[TremendousQue]

yates

I am looking into doing something similar. i definitely recommend talking to an inspector to find out about the health requirements. as far as the "how-to's" for the business side of things, if you compete i'd seriously recommend talking to a few of the guys that vend there. they have a lot of good info about personnel, and different ways to get into it. hope this helps.

 

[landarc]

Same advice as HBMTN, you start and end with the county health department. Before you do any more business development, ask them what their requirements are.

 

[BigBellyBBQ]

Same advice as HBMTN, you start and end with the county health department. Before you do any more business development, ask them what their requirements are.

It does not matter what state you are in, do your homework!!!!

 

[BigBellyBBQ]

besides you MUST have them involved to be on your side. They can make your life miserably if they want to!!