How many food trucks are in Calgary?

With Calgary’s ever-expanding food truck scene — about 200 and counting — it’s easy to satiate any food moods any time of day, seven days a week.

How much does it cost to start a food truck in Alberta?

between $40,000 and $200,000
We’ll explore the various costs in more detail below, but keep in mind that the startup cost for a food truck in Canada is typically between $40,000 and $200,000.

Who owns YYC food trucks?

James and Brittany
On August 11, 2011, James and Brittany founded YYCFoodTrucks and Food Truck Culture in Calgary was born. Calgary has quickly become a mecca for innovative food culture that is continuously growing through a desire to offer locally made, high level, sustainable food.

Can you serve alcohol from a food truck in Alberta?

A catering business can store alcohol at the business premises if it is not sold or consumption on or away from, or at the premises. In this situation, no alcohol beverage sales or liquor store licence is required.

How do I start a food truck in Alberta?

Before starting the operation of a mobile food vending unit, outside of a special event, the operator must hold a valid food handling permit issued by Alberta Health Services. A permanent sticker issued to the mobile food vending unit by Alberta Health Services which displays an identification number.

What are the dimensions of a food truck?

Food trucks are typically 16 feet long and 7 feet wide but can range in size from 10-26 feet long. This versatile vehicle is designed for street parking to serve pedestrians that may be passing by. Food is prepared and cooked in the vehicle and sold to individual customers from the window on the side of the truck.

What do you need to run a food truck in Alberta?

What do I need to run a food truck Alberta?

How do I sell my homemade food in Alberta?

As of June 1, 2020, a new section of Alberta’s Food Regulation enables Albertans to sell low-risk home- prepared foods from their home or at special events, such as craft fairs and festivals. Operators will not require a permit, commercial kitchen or routine inspection to sell low-risk home-prepared foods.