Shanghai Mobile Kitchen Solutions

Shanghai Mobile Kitchen Solutions was founded by our hardworking father, Jimmy Wong, way back in 1979 in Brooklyn, New York. We are proud of our family heritage and it's what makes us so dedicated to offering the best customer service around.
If you are in need of a mobile customfood truck,food trailer, orfood cartfor your growing food business, kitchen equipment supplies for commercial or even residential purposes, then please feel free to browse through our range of products and get in touch to place an order or find out more.
About Us

Stainless Steel Kitchen Experts in Brooklyn, NY

40 years in the business

Designing unique, beautiful, state of the art food trucks for sale that provide functionality and a true food experience, with open kitchens so that customers can see the food being prepared.

Custom Food Truck Design

Custom designs that provide not only functionality but also food experience, with open kitchen (so customer can see the food being prepared), unique, beautiful, state of the art food trucks.

On-Time Delivery

With our streamlined processes, we take pride in our commitment to on-time delivery, ensuring that your food cart, food trucks and food trailers arrive when promised.

Compliance Guaranteed

It will pass local inspections. We are very knowledgeable with the local rules and regulations and we will build the food truck, cart or trailer in a way that will meet you local regulations.
Our Services

About Brooklyn's Most Experienced Food Truck

Builder & Designer

We've been in business for over 40 years providing business owners in NYC and the surrounding areas withCustom Restaurant Trailersand more! Learn about our family, history, clients and the work we do every day for businesses in and around Brooklyn, NYC, and surrounding areas.
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Shanghai Mobile Kitchen Solutions in the News

We are proud to have been featured in The New York Times, had a cameo on ABC's Shark Tank and had our work voted Best Food Truck. Take a look at our News page to see Shanghai Mobile Kitchen Solutions press and read some of our recent blog posts!
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Mobile Kitchens, Food Trucks and Commercial Kitchens Built to Spec

If you're a food vendor and are looking for a new food truck, then we know that it's extremely important that you have a truck that is both functional AND well designed. When folk are walking down the street or around the park, you want your truck to catch their eye, and we have 40 years of experience in New York under our belt ready to help you starting operating out of the van, truck or cart of your dreams.
Brick and mortar restaurant owners know how important it is for their kitchen to be laid out and functioning properly. We collaborate with kitchens to build customized stainless steel prep tables and panels for their unique spaces.

Custom-Built Stainless Steel Kitchen Solutions in Brooklyn, New York

Shanghai Mobile Kitchen is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for New York mobile kitchens, commercial kitchens, residential kitchens, and service and repair needs. In the realm of mobile kitchens, we specialize in custom-built fabrication, designing and equipping food trucks and mobile food businesses with state-of-the-art appliances, ergonomic workstations, and intelligent storage solutions.

Mobile Kitchens

Full buildout of mobile kitchens & food trucks based on our clients' end goals.

Commercial Kitchens

Custom prep tables and other stainless steel fabrications made to specification.

Residential Kitchens

Stainless steel prep tables and other custom-made stainless finishes.

Service & Repair

Full-service repair of mobile kitchens, food trucks and stainless steel commercial kitchens.
Stay Updated with Our Latest News!
Check out our most recent blog post where we dive into the importance of Winterizing your food truck during the winter months. Don't miss out on the latest trends and insights!
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Our Work on Mobile Kitchens & Food Trucks In New York

Our food truck partners come to Shanghai Mobile Kitchen Solutions for consultation, design seamless buildouts of thoughtfully-designed and built mobile kitchens. For commercial kitchens, we offer expert services such as layout design, equipment selection, installation, and renovations, creating efficient and visually appealing spaces tailored to the unique needs of restaurants and culinary establishments. In the residential kitchen domain, we excel in stainless steel fabrication, crafting stunning countertops, backsplashes, range hoods, and other elements that combine elegance with durability. Our portfolio includes craftingfood trucks,food trailers, orfood cartsfor a variety of cuisines includingbbq food trucks,pizza food trucks,ice cream food trucks,coffee/espresso food trucks,philly cheesesteak food trucks,korean food trucks,halal food trucks,fast food trucks, catering food carts,vintage trailers,Citroen food truck,hot dog food trucks,bakery food trucks,smoothie food trucks, spartan carts,Mexican Food Trailer,Greek food trailers,empanada food trucks,tacos food carts,jerk chicken cart, airstream trailers,restaurant trailers,food concession trailers, experiential food trucks, and much more.
Additionally, we provide reliable service and repair solutions for food trucks, mobile kitchens, and commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal functionality. With a diverse range of expertise across these domains, Shanghai Mobile Kitchen is your trusted partner for all your culinary needs.
Our Clients

Custom Food Trailers For Sale In NYC

At Shanghai Mobile Kitchen Solutions, we've been building custom food trailers in NYC for over 40 years. In fact, we've built what we consider every type of food trailer such as coffee cart trailers, concession food trailers, mobile bar trailers, commercial kitchen trailers, catering trailers, bbq trailers, and much more.
We have many examples of our food trailers such as Deploy Coffee, a coffee cart trailer built to serve the Queens, New York area.
Contact us today to start building your cart to serve customers for years to come.

Our Work onFood Trailers&Food CartsIn New York City & Brooklyn

We build completelycustom food cartsandfood trailersfrom start to finish. We'll help you with the layout of the kitchen, kitchen equipment, and much more. After we're done we bring to life what you visualized to create your very own custom food trailer in the New York area. It typically takes a few months to construct so we recommend reaching out prior to peak season. As you can see from the examples below, we've built all different types of food trailers over our more than 40 years in the food truck business. We work throughoutNew York City, includingBrooklyn,Astoria,The Bronx,Sunnyside,Staten Island,Woodside,Queens,Long Island,Maspeth,Ridgewood,Elmhurst,Ozone Park, and more!
Our Clients

Custom Empanada Food TruckFAQs in Brooklyn & NYC

• Do you build fully custom empanada food trucks? Yes. Every empanada food truck we build is custom-designed and fabricated based on your unique business needs, including layout, equipment, branding, and NYC compliance requirements.

• What’s included in a custom empanada food truck build? Our trucks include all essential commercial kitchen components such as fryers, prep tables, steamers, refrigeration units, exhaust hoods, sinks, and storage. You’ll work directly with our design team to choose exactly what you need.

• Are your empanada trucks compliant with NYC regulations? Absolutely. We’ve been building to New York City Health Department and Fire Department standards since 1979. We guarantee that your empanada food truck will be built to pass inspection.

• Can I add branding or custom graphics to my empanada truck? Yes! We offer full customization, including exterior wraps, signage, paint, and custom design elements that help your empanada brand stand out on the streets of NYC.

• Do you also build empanada trailers and carts? Yes. In addition to food trucks, we fabricate empanada food trailers and mobile food carts, perfect for pop-ups, street vendors, and catering businesses operating in tighter spaces.

• Where are you located? Do you work with clients outside NYC? We’re based in Brooklyn, NY, but we build mobile kitchens for clients across the tri-state area and beyond, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nationwide shipping and support are available.

• What makes a food truck ideal for selling empanadas? An empanada food truck needs efficient fryers, hot-holding equipment, and prep stations to keep up with demand during busy hours. Our custom empanada truck builds ensure your equipment layout supports fast prep and service without compromising quality.

• Can I build an empanada food truck that also serves other menu items? Yes! Many of our clients offer empanadas alongside other Latin street foods, desserts, or beverages. We’ll help you create a versatile empanada food truck kitchen that supports your full menu.

• What size empanada truck should I choose for my NYC business? We’ll work with you to recommend the right truck size based on your volume, menu, and operating area. Most empanada food trucks in NYC range from 14 to 18 feet, with layouts tailored for frying, storage, and service.

• Is a cart or trailer better than a truck for selling empanadas? It depends on your business model. An empanada cart is great for street vending or smaller spaces, while a full-size empanada trailer or truck offers more kitchen capacity and mobility. We build all three options to suit your needs.