Comfort Food Food Trucks in Virginia
Bikini Panini100
Origin: American (New), Cuban, French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Categories: Deli, Desserts, Grilled Cheese, Ice Cream, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soup, Sweets & Treats
Tastes: Comfort Food, Organic/Natural, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Paninis, Paella, and Ratatouille
About Us:
I am Laura Daab, the Chef/Owner of Bikini Panini food truck and have been an avid cook most of my life. My favorite memories come from the yellow kitchen in my childhood home where my mom cooked and baked constantly. Learning from her and inspired by my favorite cuisine, I focus on Coastal Mediterranean cooking that incorporates lots of fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Starting Bikini Panini was an unplanned opportunity and reinvention for me. My degree is in Marketing Communications and I was a theatrical producer for 20 years with a company I owned with my husband, Jim. We were hit hard by the Great Recession and shut our doors 5 years ago. I struggled to find a full-time, corporate job so I freelanced as a house painter, Marketing/PR Manager for a local theatre company, and worked on a frozen yogurt truck for a while.
One day, Jim drove by an auto auction near our house in Church Hill and saw a food truck being cleaned-up for sale. We bid on the truck and won! It’s a cute little step van that was repossessed from a Panini business in DC. “Why reinvent the wheel?’ I thought, so I spent the next 3 months fixing up the truck and developing my menu that along with 5 different Panini sandwiches includes Paella, Ratatouille with Curried Couscous and assorted baked good, ice cream and Italian Ices. I recently added a Kid’s menu that includes a Grilled Cheese Panini and a Breakfast menu with a Spanish Torta, Breakfast Panini and other goodies!
I’ve been in business since January of 2017 and have done very well. It’s challenging, rewarding, tiring, gratifying, and glorious! I belong to the Richmond Food Truck Association and I work pretty much all over the Metro Richmond Area. I’ve been a featured chef several times on WTRV’s “Virginia this Morning” demonstrating cooking segments of my food on Bikini Panini. Bikini Panini was also voted Best Food Truck in Virginia and featured in an article titled, “Top 50 Best Food Trucks in the US” by Eat This, Not That food magazine. You can find Bikini Panini at breweries and wineries, corporate lunches, street festivals, block parties, fundraisers, private events, weddings…pretty much any kind of an event that needs mobile food.
I’m working at what I love and have learned there is always time for another adventure and a challenge to reinvent oneself! Cheers!
I am Laura Daab, the Chef/Owner of Bikini Panini food truck and have been an avid cook most of my life. My favorite memories come from the yellow kitchen in my childhood home where my mom cooked and baked constantly. Learning from her and inspired by my favorite cuisine, I focus on Coastal Mediterranean cooking that incorporates lots of fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Starting Bikini Panini was an unplanned opportunity and reinvention for me. My degree is in Marketing Communications and I was a theatrical producer for 20 years with a company I owned with my husband, Jim. We were hit hard by the Great Recession and shut our doors 5 years ago. I struggled to find a full-time, corporate job so I freelanced as a house painter, Marketing/PR Manager for a local theatre company, and worked on a frozen yogurt truck for a while.
One day, Jim drove by an auto auction near our house in Church Hill and saw a food truck being cleaned-up for sale. We bid on the truck and won! It’s a cute little step van that was repossessed from a Panini business in DC. “Why reinvent the wheel?’ I thought, so I spent the next 3 months fixing up the truck and developing my menu that along with 5 different Panini sandwiches includes Paella, Ratatouille with Curried Couscous and assorted baked good, ice cream and Italian Ices. I recently added a Kid’s menu that includes a Grilled Cheese Panini and a Breakfast menu with a Spanish Torta, Breakfast Panini and other goodies!
I’ve been in business since January of 2017 and have done very well. It’s challenging, rewarding, tiring, gratifying, and glorious! I belong to the Richmond Food Truck Association and I work pretty much all over the Metro Richmond Area. I’ve been a featured chef several times on WTRV’s “Virginia this Morning” demonstrating cooking segments of my food on Bikini Panini. Bikini Panini was also voted Best Food Truck in Virginia and featured in an article titled, “Top 50 Best Food Trucks in the US” by Eat This, Not That food magazine. You can find Bikini Panini at breweries and wineries, corporate lunches, street festivals, block parties, fundraisers, private events, weddings…pretty much any kind of an event that needs mobile food.
I’m working at what I love and have learned there is always time for another adventure and a challenge to reinvent oneself! Cheers!
Thatz A Wrap90
Origin: American (New), Other
Categories: Chicken Wings, Deli, Desserts, Salads, Wraps
Tastes: Comfort Food, Soul Food
Signature Dish: Chicken Jalapeño Popper Eggrolls
About Us:
Married couple, Porsha and Keyana Brown, along with their father, Raymond Brown, decided to come together and open up a food truck. This food truck was Porsha's dream for over 15 years. All three of us are lover's of food and community.
Thatz A Wrap is what happens when passionate food lovers get together and decide to share their talents with the world. Everything is made fresh and ready to take on the go at your convenience. Find us at one of our locations and see what we’re all about! Porsha Brown is a film director and the name" Thatz A Wrap" is a play off of the film industry.
We recently opened our food truck in August 2022. We have done vending for large crowds at numerous breweries as well as catered to film sets for cast and crew. We'd love to cater your next event to make the day special and easy for you! We are also excited to cater you next to corporate event and holiday party!
Married couple, Porsha and Keyana Brown, along with their father, Raymond Brown, decided to come together and open up a food truck. This food truck was Porsha's dream for over 15 years. All three of us are lover's of food and community.
Thatz A Wrap is what happens when passionate food lovers get together and decide to share their talents with the world. Everything is made fresh and ready to take on the go at your convenience. Find us at one of our locations and see what we’re all about! Porsha Brown is a film director and the name" Thatz A Wrap" is a play off of the film industry.
We recently opened our food truck in August 2022. We have done vending for large crowds at numerous breweries as well as catered to film sets for cast and crew. We'd love to cater your next event to make the day special and easy for you! We are also excited to cater you next to corporate event and holiday party!
The Grease Wagon87
Origin: American (New)
Categories: Breakfast, Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Desserts, Sandwiches
Tastes: Comfort Food
Signature Dish: Fat Philly Sandwich
About Us:
We have been involved in the Hospitality/service industry for over a decade! During COVID a lot of restaurants and bars closed for a brief period time and some of them did not rehire their full time staff and management in order to try and save the expense on labor while there was great uncertainty in this world. Jobless with a ton of experience we decided to work odd jobs during the pandemic in order to save up enough money to open up our very own restaurant on wheels! We wanted to offer a menu that could cater to people of all ages and dietary restrictions to make sure we truly have something for everyone!
Come 2021 we made the trip from NJ down to VA in order to help start our business a little quicker, because at the time the mandates were a little looser and the abundance of opportunity in this area could not be surpassed. We wanted to incorporate our NJ culture and the type of sandwiches and cuisine we offer to the great people of the DMV area. We try to offer a creative menu to our customers that will hopefully having them coming back for more! Fresh and quality ingredients are our backbone and how we think we really differentiate ourselves from our competition!! Come try us out and get greasey!
We have been involved in the Hospitality/service industry for over a decade! During COVID a lot of restaurants and bars closed for a brief period time and some of them did not rehire their full time staff and management in order to try and save the expense on labor while there was great uncertainty in this world. Jobless with a ton of experience we decided to work odd jobs during the pandemic in order to save up enough money to open up our very own restaurant on wheels! We wanted to offer a menu that could cater to people of all ages and dietary restrictions to make sure we truly have something for everyone!
Come 2021 we made the trip from NJ down to VA in order to help start our business a little quicker, because at the time the mandates were a little looser and the abundance of opportunity in this area could not be surpassed. We wanted to incorporate our NJ culture and the type of sandwiches and cuisine we offer to the great people of the DMV area. We try to offer a creative menu to our customers that will hopefully having them coming back for more! Fresh and quality ingredients are our backbone and how we think we really differentiate ourselves from our competition!! Come try us out and get greasey!
Big Fat Grapevine Food Truck83
Categories: Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps
Tastes: Comfort Food, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Gyro, Souvlaki, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Greek Burger
About Us:
Grapevine is family owned and operated serving homemade Greek, Italian, & American cuisine. Some of our customer favorites are Spanakopita, Gyro, Falafel, Souvlaki, and much more! Our family was one of the first to introduce the Greek Burger to outdoor events and festivals. We use the same high-quality ingredients at our outdoor events as we do in our restaurant. Our friendly staff is always prepared to feed thousands. Our first priority is cleanliness and the protection of our employees and those we serve. We are proud to be Serve Safe certified.
You will find our food truck or tent at a subdivision pool or at large music festivals. Grapevine is thankful for what the community has provided for our family over the years. In our appreciation, we are committed to strengthening and supporting our neighbors, patrons, schools, and charities!
Grapevine is family owned and operated serving homemade Greek, Italian, & American cuisine. Some of our customer favorites are Spanakopita, Gyro, Falafel, Souvlaki, and much more! Our family was one of the first to introduce the Greek Burger to outdoor events and festivals. We use the same high-quality ingredients at our outdoor events as we do in our restaurant. Our friendly staff is always prepared to feed thousands. Our first priority is cleanliness and the protection of our employees and those we serve. We are proud to be Serve Safe certified.
You will find our food truck or tent at a subdivision pool or at large music festivals. Grapevine is thankful for what the community has provided for our family over the years. In our appreciation, we are committed to strengthening and supporting our neighbors, patrons, schools, and charities!
B-52 Smokehouse BBQ & Lounge70
Categories: Barbeque, Breakfast, Burgers, Chicken Wings, Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Seafood
Tastes: Comfort Food, Soul Food, Southern, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: BBQ Rib Tips
About Us:
Veteran owned business continuing to provide a service to our community. Our goal is to provide good old Southern food that can’t be brought everywhere
Veteran owned business continuing to provide a service to our community. Our goal is to provide good old Southern food that can’t be brought everywhere
Strawberry Street Catering70
Categories: Barbeque, Beverages, Breakfast, Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Desserts, Hot Dogs, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soup, Wraps
Tastes: Comfort Food, Southern, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Crab Cakes, Hand Breaded Tenders, Nashville Hot
About Us:
Eclectic American, Seafood
Eclectic American, Seafood
Snowie RVA67
Categories: Coffee, Desserts, Shaved Ice
Tastes: Comfort Food
Signature Dish: Blue raspberry, Tiger's blood, Mango, Margarita, Strawberry, Cotton candy, Pina colada, Grape, Cherry, Birthday Cake, French vanilla, Pinapple, etc.
About Us:
Snowie RVA is a delicious shaved ice company serving the greater Richmond, Virginia area. With the help of our Snowie van and self-service flavor stations, we bring cool treats to schools, employers, parties, and all types of events.
Snowie RVA is owned by two retired teachers with a combined career experience of 67 years in K-12 education. We have spent our lives supporting children, families, and communities; and we would love to continue our mission at your event!
Whether we are part of a FUNdraiser or part of a pre-paid event, you’ll love our cool treats. We have worked with schools and sports venues across Central Virginia to help raise money by giving a percentage of our proceeds back to the organization.
Let us know how we can help your sports venue, school, or event.
Snowie RVA is a delicious shaved ice company serving the greater Richmond, Virginia area. With the help of our Snowie van and self-service flavor stations, we bring cool treats to schools, employers, parties, and all types of events.
Snowie RVA is owned by two retired teachers with a combined career experience of 67 years in K-12 education. We have spent our lives supporting children, families, and communities; and we would love to continue our mission at your event!
Whether we are part of a FUNdraiser or part of a pre-paid event, you’ll love our cool treats. We have worked with schools and sports venues across Central Virginia to help raise money by giving a percentage of our proceeds back to the organization.
Let us know how we can help your sports venue, school, or event.
