Posted: September 16, 2024

8 Ways Propane Can Boost Your Food Truck or Catering Business

Running a food truck or catering business comes with a unique set of challenges. One resource that can make all the difference is commercial propane. From cost savings to efficiency, and from mobility to environmental benefits, incorporating propane into your business strategy can help you stay competitive and successful in the fast-paced world of mobile food services.

Benefits of Propane for Food Trucks

Here are eight smart reasons to fuel up with propane:

1. Portable. Propane makes cooking on location easy. Refillable tanks power grills and cooktops wherever you need to be. No need to plug in to outlets or generators.
2. Professional control. Hot plates are fine for mediocre, reheated food. But for a fine-dining experience, you need the precision and control that cooking on a portable propane cooktop provides for catered events. You need that control to deliver consistent quality for your customers. So why would you sacrifice that just because you’re cooking out of a truck?
3. Power. Compared to cooking with electricity, propane heats quickly and burns cleanly, and costs on average 2.5 times less per Btu than electricity, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
4. Reliable power. The other problem with electric cooking equipment in a truck is that you’ll slowly lose power operating on a battery—or you’ll be limited to locations where you can plug in. With a propane cylinder, you’ll get 100% power until the tank is empty.
5. Easy Refueling. Miami Gas makes cylinder refill or exchange as easy for our commercial customers as it is for retail customers—or maybe easier! And depending on your needs, we may be able to set you up with a customized commercial propane delivery program tailored to fit your usage patterns, whether you need daily or weekly deliveries.
6. Versatility. In addition to powering a wide range of cooking equipment, propane can heat water, and a propane-powered generator can keep your entire setup running, including lighting and refrigeration.
7. Safety. Propane is very safe—and that’s important no matter where you’re catering an event or serving burgers out of a truck in a park. While propane is a highly flammable gas under certain conditions, it has a very narrow range of flammability. Making sure you and your staff understands how to handle and install cylinders properly is an easy way to keep your workplace safe.
8. Environmentally friendly. Environmentally conscious customers want to know you’re as concerned about climate and the planet as they are, and they care whether you’re using paper straws instead of plastic, or paper boxes over Styrofoam or plastic containers. So when it comes to environmental impact, propane gas is a good choice. It burns cleanly, and produces minimal emissions. Propane also doesn’t harm soil or groundwater – an important factor when it comes to determining whether a fuel is “green.”

Ready to Get Started?

Miami Gas is your partner when it comes to commercial propane needs and cylinder refill or exchange. Contact us today to learn how we can help you maximize the potential of your food truck or catering business.