Creating an Efficient Pizza Food Truck

Take a step inside a pizza food trailer to see how the team at 451 set up their food trailer for maximum efficiency.
• The Perfect Food Truck... - Pizza Oven

[@CustomTrailerPros]

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[@judichristopher4604]

WOW This is a Well Oiled Business... EXCELLENT VIDEO... I am seriously considering "Decking OUT" my Vintage Travel Trailer for a Pizza Trailer here in New Mexico (US) How much do you sell your Pizza now in 2023? How much do you sell your slices? That is a GREAT Idea... (truthfully never thought of just selling by the slice). Thank you all for a great video... This Pizza Trailer is EXCELLENT... Well Thought Out.

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Thanks! Right now 451 Pizza is selling their 14" pizzas for $17-$20 and slices are around $7. There are 6 slices per pie.

[@judichristopher4604]

​@@CustomTrailerPros THANK Y'ALL for taking the time to reply... because I know you're busy, busy, busy... You have no idea what this means to me... I have to know... Why did you name your Pizza Biz... 451 Pizza? ... That is such a cool name... Clean and simple and easy to remember...

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@judichristopher4604 - We are the dealer who sold the trailer to the customer who operates it, so we aren't totally sure where the name comes from other than the things you said - it is simple and easy to remember.

[@judichristopher4604]

What is the NAME of your Pizza Oven?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Hi Judi! You can find all the details on the pizza oven here - cookshack.com/products/wood-fired-pizza-oven-model-pz400

[@judichristopher4604]

@@CustomTrailerPros Thank you for this information... I will have to work hard to save up the money to by this Bad-Boy... A really nice Pizza Oven..

[@Bigwaterboi]

What is the benefit of using a pizza roller? Is the time saved really worth all that precious space? Just curious.

[@CustomTrailerPros]

It is time saved, but also helps keep pizzas consistent. Either way that same space will be used to hand roll the pizzas or use the machine. I imagine some people are better served hand rolling, while others prefer the automated process.

[@MrHel00]

No

[@Guzy_trevor]

I was going to ask this, space and cost 😂

[@ron.hertzberg]

Toss them

[@Alaska-Jack]

Pizza-rific! 🍕

[@ehteshamayub7367]

Guys i am from Australia and thinking of opening a food trailer powered through diesel generator. so i wonder what kind of energy would i need to get same sort of pizza ovens going? anyone

[@teelaguy9266]

What is your pizza dough recipe? Or do you just buy frozen?

[@hayaalhashmi6978]

Where can I buy the pizza oven?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Hi Haya, you can find that pizza oven here - cookshack.com/products/wood-fired-pizza-oven-model-pz400

[@mkgunter]

I notice this trailer does not have a vent hood? So the ovens vent through the smoke stack out the roof? No need for a fire suppression system either

[@CustomTrailerPros]

The ovens do vent through the smoke stack in this trailer, but your fire marshall will be the one to determine if you are required to have a hood or not, as well as fire suppression.

[@SantinoP619]

Great video, what state do you run your truck out of?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

This truck operates in the Kansas City, MO area.

[@christabor8877]

What brand/model oven is that?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Hi Chris, thanks for reaching out, the pizza oven is the Cookshack PZ400 pellet driven oven. You can check it out here - cookshack.com/products/wood-fired-pizza-oven-model-pz400

[@christabor8877]

@@CustomTrailerPros Thank you so much!! Do any of your trailers have restrooms built in?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@christabor8877 - yes! Most of our trailers are custom built, so we can make it however you need it. We have done a lot of trailers with bathrooms - it has definitely become a more common feature in recent years.

[@jensjunktrunkjensjunktrunk6871]

If you dont mind me asking What pizza oven is that and pizza roller

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Thanks for asking about the Pizza Oven! This is the Cookshack PZ400 Wood Fired Oven. You can check it out here: cookshack.com/products/wood-fired-pizza-oven-model-pz400

[@rebeccatrafford2417]

@@CustomTrailerPros wow pricey how did u pay for that have u made that bk yet in pizza sales

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@rebeccatrafford2417, we sold this pizza trailer to our customer, so we are not the operators. That being said, this pizza oven is cheaper than a lot of commercial pizza ovens. It can turn a profit because it is able to produce pizza very quickly, so you can serve a lot of slices in a short amount of time.

[@uncledavesfrontier6846]

The oven hes using has multiple ovens. Then link you shared is for a single oven.

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@uncledavesfrontier6846 - The ovens are stackable. The video is showing two ovens stacked on top of each other.

[@vthom5379]

I'm trying to start my pizza business and this truck has almost everything needed . How do most ppl finance your custom truck?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Thanks for reaching out! There are several ways to look at financing. If you have a good relationship with your bank, talking to them could be a great place to start. If that is not an option, you can go here to apply with a lender who has helped a lot of our customers - www.customtrailerpros.com/financing/

[@R3troZone]

My dream for years has been to open my own food service business. I have been leaning towards a food truck or trailer and the thing I cook better than anything else is pizza. What I am grappling with is not knowing how much dough I would need to keep on hand. Most foods you can just keep cranking out and if you run out of an ingredient you can send someone to go get more. But with pizza it's different. You have to have enough dough made and fermented ahead of time and proofing ready to be made or you have no product. And when you run out, you're done making pizza for the day. Thats the one thing I can't figure out, and no one ever seems to discuss how much dough they keep on hand.

[@rnxpx]

You can't say how much until you open and see how busy you are. Once you've been open, mess up a bunch, then start to get the flow of customer volume, rush times, etc...

[@judichristopher4604]

The good thing about Pizza Dough... you need more than enough... because you can always use that dough the next day... pizza dough is always better 24 hours later anyway. I think you can FREEZE it... I never have but it's best to make more than you'll think you'll need.

[@devilastic]

@@judichristopher4604 dont know if they still do - but dominos use to make their dough the day before - put all pre made bases in the fridge for use the next day.. this was 20 years ago but yeah.. their pizza use to taste better then too hah

[@judichristopher4604]

@@devilastic Thank you for that info. I think dough needs to sit//ref. at least 2 day so it can ferment. Everything taste better the next day. BAHAHAHAHA

[@naot8858]

where do you prepare the food, do you rent commercial kitchen or at home ?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Thanks for the question! The dough is not made in the trailer, but everything else is.

[@robinhoodlum7180]

Lost me at roller .. smh

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Some food truck operators use them, and some don't. This specific truck is able to serve a lot of pizza in a short amount of time, which is why they are a very successful business. To each their own.

[@audriussangavicius7013]

Hello,could you send the truck real dimensions?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

This setup was done in a food trailer 8.5 feet wide x 16 feet long.

[@srle6156]

@@CustomTrailerPros thanks What did that truck cost.

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@srle6156 we've built a number of pizza trailers for our customers, and you can check them all out here - www.customtrailerpros.com/shop/?type=pizza-trailer&listing_order=featured&listing_orderby=DESC

[@tylerm522]

How big is your trailer? Thanks!

[@CustomTrailerPros]

The trailer is 8.5x18. You can see all the details for it here - www.customtrailerpros.com/listings/8-5x18-equipped-trailer-w-fast-eddy-pizza-oven/

[@mkgunter]

Who makes the dough sheeter

[@CustomTrailerPros]

That specific dough sheeter is the Doyon DL18DP. There are a number of 2-stage dough sheeters out there. For a more economical version, you could look at the Estella EDS12D. Hope that helps!

[@mkgunter]

@@CustomTrailerPros I think the Doyon is a far superior unit because of the slanted top and bottom rollers! even if it cost over 4k

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@mkgunter - agreed!

[@bo1051]

Do you find using that oven with the pellets more efficient than propane? And do you think the costs are similar?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

The price of propane varies, as does the consumption depending on what oven you use, but with this exact setup, there is no propane needed for the entire trailer, so it is nice being self sufficient without it.

[@Mrmghz1]

​@@CustomTrailerPros what oven and warmer setup are they using?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@Mrmghz1 You can check out the pizza oven at the following link. The warmer is just a rack that is set on top of the oven and the heat from the oven keeps the pizza warm. cookshack.com/products/wood-fired-pizza-oven-model-pz400

[@giulio4045]

The link is no longer active, could you please provide the brand and the model of the oven? I am also looking for a similar oven. It seems from the video that it does not require a ventilation system. Can you confirm, please. @@CustomTrailerPros

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@giulio4045 This is the Cookshack PZ400. It is a very clean cook, so ventilation is not always required. That being said, if you are cooking commercially, your local fire marshal will be the one who determines if ventilation is required on your setup or not. Also, ventilation can help with removing heat. That oven puts out a lot of heat, so the trailer gets hot inside if your are pulling the heat out. Here is an updated link for the oven. www.cookshack.com/pizza-oven-pellet-fired.html

[@tcbtcb]

Freaking out a bit on the need for a hair net….

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Understandable. This was filmed for promotional purposes, not during an actual food service event, so the hair nets weren't needed.

[@bo1051]

Where can I get a trailer made with the exact same setup you have?

[@CustomTrailerPros]

Hi, good to hear from you again. You can see all the details and purchase info on our website here - www.customtrailerpros.com/listings/8-5x18-equipped-trailer-w-fast-eddy-pizza-oven/

[@JackieFuckingChan]

Thank you. I'm thinking of starting a seasonal pizza truck. This gives me a lot of ideas. I'm still not sure what method I want to cook with yet.

[@bo1051]

What's the cost of the trailer

[@CustomTrailerPros]

You can see all the details on this trailer here ==> www.customtrailerpros.com/listings/8-5x18-equipped-trailer-w-fast-eddy-pizza-oven/

[@ForkInTheRoad33]

@@CustomTrailerPros I doubt this is an 8 by 5 trailer.. the inside is wider than 5 ft

[@CustomTrailerPros]

@@ForkInTheRoad33 - you are right. It is 8.5' wide and 18' long.