Food Trucks have never been so popular but they are not just an ideal place to grab a bite; they are also a hot tip for backpackers to find fun, casual work in some of Australia’s best destinations.
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Great food wherever you are from Australia’s food trucks
If you’re backpacking around the country, chances are that you’ll have come across a food truck or two on your travels. Offering top quality meals, snacks, drinks and more from a mobile kitchen. Food trucks are frequently parked up across major cities, or in attendance at festivals and other events across the country.
Being able to cook or gaining experience in a restaurant environment can be an advantage, but in many cases just being enthusiastic, well-presented and able to cope well under pressure is enough to ensure that your food truck job is a success.
The work can be quite demanding, especially at events where demand is high and there’s a need to provide food quickly while ensuring standards remain high. That said, the numerous benefits which food truck employment provides ensures it’s a popular choice with many backpackers.
Get paid and eat free food – what’s not to like?
If you like cooking, enjoy meeting people and would relish the opportunity to enjoy a high profile festival or other event for free, working on a food truck is the way to go. Many food trucks need staff for a particular event and are happy to pay enthusiastic and reliable workers. Staff are usually able to attend the event where the food truck is operating for free, meaning that in your off duty hours you’re able to enjoy the entertainment and whatever else is on offer at no cost. Throw in delicious food and some great company and you’ve got a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some of Australia’s most dynamic gatherings at the same time as earning a few bucks.
Top food trucks in Melbourne
If you’re not sure where to catch up with some of the hottest fresh dining in the city, check your social media or download a food truck app. This will give you the information you need to track down everything from Asian cuisine to gourmet burgers. The selection is expanding all the time, so expect to find intriguing new choices whenever you look. As always, deciding which trucks are worthy of a mention is difficult; there are just so many irresistible options out there, waiting to be discovered on the streets of the country’s top city. Here are a few that stand out from the rest for all the right reasons:
Danger Dogs
Gumbo Kitchen
The Brûlée Cart
Chingon Taco Truck
Soul Kitchen wood-fired pizza kitchen
Yogurddiction
Beatbox Kitchen
Gidget’s Beach Cantina
Top food trucks in Sydney
Obviously trying to sort out the top food trucks in any location presents a challenge, as so much is down to individual taste. Despite the problem of too many delicious choices, we’ve looked at the fleet of food trucks that roam the streets of Sydney and come up with our own short list of “must try” options. We don’t know if these outlets are looking for staff, but can recommend them as great locations to enjoy fantastic food and the chilled ambience which is a feature of Sydney’s street scene.
Agapé Organic Food Truck
Urban Pasta
Tsuru
Veggie Patch Van
Yang’s Malaysian Food Truck
Mister Gee Burger Truck
Lets do Yum Cha
Street Sliders
Monster Rolls
Happy as Larry
Thainabox Tuck Shop
Which is your favourite?
Got a favourite food truck you think we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments below.
