Chef-Engineered Mobile Kitchens

Precision-Built
Mobile Kitchens
That Work as Hard as You Do.

America’s preeminent custom food truck manufacturer for serious operators, first-time founders, and growing food brands.

Do not gamble your dream on a piece-of-crap trailer. Custom Concessions builds high-performance mobile kitchens engineered by chefs for chefs, with custom fabrication, nationwide shipping, financing support, and compliance guidance designed to help you launch with confidence and operate with fewer costly surprises.

BBB A+ Rated

Verified trust and service

500+ Custom Units

On the road nationwide

All 50 States

Built for every state

Chef-Engineered

Line-flow optimized layouts

Custom-built food truck in a fabrication workshop with warm brass lighting and steel framework

Built for Profit, Built to Last

  • Custom floor plans around your menu and workflow
  • Heavy-duty fabrication, painting, electrical, and repair
  • Clear guidance on health and fire code requirements

500+

Custom Units Built

10+ Years

In Business

Nationwide

Delivery & Support

John Berl, founder of Custom Concessions, in the fabrication workshop

Chef-Optimized

PREPGRILLPLATEWINDOWFRIDGE / STORAGEPIVOTZONE
  • Linear flow — prep to window
  • Pivot-only movement, zero crossing
  • Faster tickets, less fatigue

CHEF-BUILT, NOT JUST FABRICATED

Layouts Designed by Someone Who’s Actually Worked the Line.

Most food truck builders are fabricators first. John Berl became a builder because he was a food operator first. When he launched Uncle John’s BBQ, he bought a trailer in New York that quickly proved to be unreliable, poorly built, and dangerous for a growing business. Instead of letting that failure kill the dream, he rebuilt the unit from the chassis up.

That hands-on experience is why every Custom Concessions layout is optimized for real line-flow by people who have actually worked the line. Prep stations, fire suppression, ticket windows, equipment placement, and pass-through zones are positioned for the way cooks actually move during a 12-hour rush, not the way it looks on a CAD drawing.

Today, the company has completed more than 500 custom builds for successful operators and recognizable brands, including Mojo Loco, Maiale, Deerhead Hot Dogs, Ovelos Mediterranean Grille, and other regional standouts. This is not a shop guessing at what chefs need. It is a team that has lived the pressure and builds to survive it.

Former BBQ truck operator500+ custom builds completedLine-flow optimized layoutsNationwide reach

We don’t just build trucks. We build businesses that need to hold up under real service.

— John Berl, Founder & Master Fabricator

ALL-IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES

No Shortcuts. No Outsourcing. No Weak Links in the Build.

Every critical part of the process happens under one roof at 473 Old Airport Road in New Castle, Delaware. That control protects quality, shortens feedback loops, and gives operators one team to trust from chassis prep to final finish.

Custom Fabrication

Precision-built mobile kitchens planned around real menu flow, equipment placement, service speed, and operator safety. From pizza ovens to high-volume fry stations, each layout is designed for working efficiency.

Custom floor plansWorkflow-first designChef-informed layouts

Built to improve hourly throughput and staff efficiency.

Industrial Painting & Sandblasting

In-house surface prep, coating, and finishing create a durable exterior that protects the truck and elevates its visual impact as a rolling billboard.

SandblastingIndustrial coatingsBrand-forward finish

Built to reduce maintenance costs and increase curb appeal.

Mechanical & Technical Repair

Support goes beyond initial delivery. The team handles gas and diesel repair, hydraulics, electrical systems, plumbing issues, transmission work, and other heavy-duty service needs.

ElectricalHydraulicsPlumbing & drivetrain

Built to minimize downtime and protect revenue.

DIY Kits & Components

For budget-conscious entrepreneurs who want more control, Custom Concessions offers access to serious components and practical support without compromising safety-minded build standards.

Startup-friendlyPro-grade partsGuided flexibility

Built to lower the barrier to entry without sacrificing quality.

THE #1 REASON BUILDS FAIL

Built to Pass. Every Health Code. Every Fire Inspection. Every Time.

Compliance is the number one pain point for food truck buyers. Failed inspections, unexpected rebuild orders, and permit rejections cost operators thousands of dollars and months of lost revenue before they ever serve a single customer. Custom Concessions eliminates that risk by engineering every layout, equipment placement, and ventilation system around real health department and fire marshal requirements from day one.

Whether the destination is a local route, a festival circuit, or a multi-state growth plan, every unit leaves the shop ready to pass inspection on arrival, not after expensive corrections in the field.

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What We Eliminate

  • Failed health inspections that delay your opening by months
  • Fire code violations that force costly equipment tear-outs
  • Permit rejections from floor plans that ignore local requirements
  • Expensive field corrections that should have been caught in the shop

Built Into Every Unit

Pre-Piped Ansul Fire Suppression

UL 300-rated wet chemical systems factory-installed and ready for marshal sign-off.

NSF-Approved Surfaces Throughout

Every prep surface, shelf, and sink meets NSF/ANSI 2 standards out of the box.

Greywater Capacity Standards

Fresh and waste tanks sized to your state requirements — no surprises at inspection.

Health dept. & fire marshal compliant in all 50 states
Layouts pre-engineered to pass inspection on arrival
Nationwide shipping with compliance documentation

OUR TRUCKS IN THE WILD

Trusted by Operators Who Can’t Afford Downtime.

From local routes to multi-state festival circuits, these are the brands running Custom Concessions builds every day.

UJ

Uncle John’s BBQ

High-Volume BBQ

ML

Mojo Loco

Award-Winning Mobile Kitchen

M

Maiale

Italian Street Food

DH

Deerhead Hot Dogs

Classic American

OM

Ovelos Mediterranean Grille

Fusion & Grille

SS

Smoothie Shack

Beverage & Dessert

We looked at five builders before choosing Custom Concessions. Nobody else understood what a real service day looks like. The layout just works.

Regional BBQ Operator500+ events served

Passed our health inspection on the first try in three different states. That alone saved us months of delays and thousands in corrections.

Multi-State Food Truck Owner3-state operation

John didn’t just build us a truck. He redesigned our workflow so we could serve 30% more customers per hour without adding staff.

Festival Circuit OperatorCustom build, 2023

FINANCING MADE PRACTICAL

Your Business, Your Terms: A Smarter Path Than a $275,000 Brick-and-Mortar Gamble.

Launching a restaurant is expensive. A custom food truck creates a more flexible path into the market, and that opportunity should not be locked away by confusing financing or unrealistic up-front cash requirements.

Custom Concessions offers an easy financing pathway available across all 50 states, helping first-time founders, food truck enthusiasts, and established operators move forward with a clearer plan and more manageable risk.

Why Buyers Start Here

  • Online financing access for all 50 states
  • Works for first-time operators and growing brands
  • Helps turn a large capital hurdle into a staged business decision
  • Pairs naturally with consultation and custom build planning
Start My Financing Conversation

We’ll discuss payment options alongside your concept, workflow, and build goals with John Berl.

START YOUR BUILD

Tell Us What You’re Building. We’ll Help You Pressure-Test the Plan.

This is not a generic contact form. It is the first step in a serious consultation about concept fit, workflow, budget, compliance, and the right path to getting your mobile kitchen on the road.

What happens next

John Berl reviews your concept personally
You receive a realistic scope and timeline
No obligation, no pressure

This helps us recommend the right layout, equipment, and ventilation for your build.