Epicurean thrill seekers appreciate a noisy, hustling and bustling street kitchen, a hawker center, or a food trailer park just as much as the comfortable and sophisticated atmosphere of a fine dining restaurant. In today’s “grab-and-go” world, stay-at-home consumers are seeking that same level of culinary excitement and stimulation of all senses.
Food carts and kiosks are as old as civilization; ever since there have been roads and piazzas frequented by people, entrepreneurial professionals have taken advantage of the opportunity to peddle edible goods on the spot. Rows of food stalls have been uncovered by archaeologists in ancient sites in Rome, Jerusalem, and Ephesus. However, the modern “food truck” trend in the US trades on a certain hip status. Top chefs and budding chefs alike have taken their creativity to the streets to engage busy consumers with fare authentic or upscale.