keep on truckin'

Late-night food trucks are coming to Sydney!....

City of Sydney has announced an  initial fleet of 10 food trucks will be hitting the streets over the next few weeks. The mobile eateries will be traveling to different locations in the city, with a mouth-watering array of food, chosen by a panel of food experts (ideal for the late-night munchies!)

And the good news is - this food looks mouthwateringly good and a VAST improvement on the late night fare we usually see around 2011.

peking duck wraps from "lets do yum cha"

The 10 successful operators will serve up exciting new food options including modern Australian from a former Tetsuya's sous chef, steamed yum cha, and veggie burgers from a truck shaped like a barn - complete with herb garden on the roof.

veggie chips from 'veggie patch'

The operators chosen are:

    Agape
    Al Carbon
    Bite Sized Delights
    Burger Theory
    Cantina Mobil
    Eat Art Truck
    Let's Do Yum Cha
    Taco Truck
    Tsuru
    Veggie Patch

mexican snacks are the best for late-night munchies

More than 30 hopeful operators lodged applications when the City sought expressions of interest last year, they went through a rigorous testing process that included looking at their business plans and background, and compliance with health and waste management codes. The last step was a taste test, where contenders had an hour to cook meals from their proposed truck menu and were judged on the taste, their overall concept and their complete menu.

mouthwatering - from 'burger theory'

Food Truck fact file :

*The City of Sydney has lodged development applications for 13 sites across the Local Government Area where the trucks can operate. Sites may include Belmore Park, Customs House Forecourt and Sydney Park.

* The 10 operators will be the only ones with permits to use the sites, and they will be required to move between locations during the night. 

* Opening hours will depend on the location and when existing restaurants and cafes close. A smartphone app being developed by the City will soon provide a real-time map, links to food truck menus and other details.

This is a trial, that will run for a year - hope it works - its an exciting idea!