575+ Ideas for Good Food Truck Names

If you’re starting a food truck business, then coming up with food truck names is probably high on your to-do list. And it should be; after all, your business name becomes a vital part of your marketing. It tells customers who you are, what you serve, and the experience they can expect from your truck. 

In short, a good business name makes you stand out from the competition. But sometimes coming up with a good name can feel like a big ask. That’s where this guide comes in. We’ve got a massive list of 584 business name ideas for food trucks. Whether you need a name to use or just some sparks of inspiration, read on to find it. 

One quick note before we begin: just because a name is included on this list doesn’t guarantee that it’s available in your state. If one of the names below intrigues you, please do your homework to check that your name is available before using it. It’s your responsibility to do so.

Food Truck Name Ideas List

No matter what type of food truck you’re starting, you’re sure to find some name inspiration in this master list of over 575 food truck name ideas.

Classic Americana

If you’ll be serving up traditional American cuisine, you’ll need a classic American name to advertise the classic eats you offer.

Stars & Stripes Bites	American Dream Diner	Liberty Grill Truck
Patriotic Patties	Uncle Sam’s Sandwiches	Eagle’s Nest Eats
Founding Flavors	Red, White, & BBQ	Freedom Fries on Wheels
Monumental Meals	Route 66 Road Bites	Classic Americana Chow
Patriot’s Plate	Hometown Heroes Grill	Independence Eats
Banner Burgers	Old Glory Grub	The American Melting Pot
Yankee Doodle Deli	Americana Airstream	Liberty Bell Bistro
Star-Spangled Suppers	The Colonial Kitchen	Eagle Eye Eats

Global Cuisines

One of the greatest things about traveling is trying out local cuisine from around the world. If your food truck will bring the world’s cuisine to your customers, you’ll need a name that reflects your globalized menu. Here are some of our internationally inspired food truck names. 

Worldly Bites Wagon	Global Gourmet Garage	Taste Trek Truck
Earth Eats Mobile	Around the World in 80 Plates	Fusion Feast Truck
Planet Plate	Wanderlust Waffles	International Eats Engine
Culinary Passport Patties	Globe Trotter Tacos	Continental Cravings Cart
Gastronomy Globe	Nomad Nibbles	Cross-Cultural Cuisine
The Global Grill	Earthly Eats Express	World Flavor Wagon
Spice Safari Truck	International Infusion	Culinary Odyssey
Expedition Eats	Flavor Voyage Van	Terra Tastes

Dessert

You’ll be serving up on-demand desserts to satisfy even the most ravenous sweet tooth. You need an equally sweet name to suit. Here are some of our favorites.

Sweet Street Sprints	Dessert Dash	Confection Connection
Sugar Rush Roadster	Treats on Tracks	Cupcake Caravan
Blissful Bites Bus	Frosted Wagon	Whisk Wheels
Pudding Parade	Dreamy Delights Drifter	Scoops & Sprinkles Sprinter
Pie in the Sky Scooter	Candied Carriage	Velvet Cravings Van
Choco Chariot	Heavenly Dessert Hauler	Pastry Prowler
Sugar Loft Lift

Healthy

You’ve got a mission: to prove that healthy meals can be delicious, convenient, and quick. Here are some healthy food truck name ideas to help you promote your truck and achieve that goal. 

Green Garden Grub	Fresh Feast Finder	Pure Plate Parade
Vitality Vittles Van	Wholesome Wagon	NutriNomad
The Health Hub	Lean & Green Machine	Fit Bites Mobile
Salad Safari	Bliss Bowls Bus	Energize Eats
Harvest Haven Hauler	Vital Veggies Van	Nourish Nomad
Sprout Scout	Wellness Wheel

Street Food Fusion

Whether you’ll be serving the most unusual street tacos or a hot dog that would put the best ballpark in the world to shame, you’ll need a great name for your street food fusion truck. Here are some of our favorite street food-themed food truck names.

Fusion Feast Wheels	Global Graze Wagon	Street Blend Bistro
Melting Pot Munchies	Urban Eats Unite	Crossroad Cuisines Cart
World Wrap Rollers	Fusion Flavor Fleet	Metropolitan Mix Meals
Street Fusion Frenzy	Urban Mashup Mobile	Global Gastro Gallop
Bites Without Borders	Fusion Feast Flair	Culinary Crossover Cart
Street Smorgasbord Sprinter	Wanderlust Wraps	Mix & Mingle Morsels
Urban Fusion Feast	Flavor Junction Journeys	Cross-Cultural Cravings
Nomadic Nosh

Breakfast and Brunch

Pancakes, crepes, waffles, breakfast burritos — you love good breakfast food, and you’re eager to serve it up to hungry foodies. Here are some of our favorite breakfast and brunch-themed name ideas for food trucks. 

Morning Glory Meals	Brunch Buggy	Sunrise Snack Shack
Daybreak Delights Diner	The Early Bird Wagon	Brunch on Wheels
Dawn Diner Dash	Morning Dew Deli	Breakfast Beat Van
The Brunch Bus	Sunrise Scramble Cart	Early Eats Express
Pancake Parade	Waffle Wagon Wheel	A.M. Aroma Truck
Sunny Side Up Sprinter	Bagel Buggy Brigade	Toast & Jam Jamboree
The Omelette Odyssey	Brunch Box Boulevard

Seafood Specialties

Seafood isn’t exclusive to upscale restaurants downtown — it can be convenient, too. If it’s your mission to bring the best coconut shrimp, fish and chips, or even lobster tails to the streets, you’ll need a great name for your seafood food truck. Here are some of our top picks.

Ocean Bounty Bites	Sea Spray Savories	The Rolling Clam
Fresh Catch Kitchen	Dockside Delights Truck	Nautical Nibbles
Shrimp Shack on Wheels	Tidal Tastes	The Lobster Loft
Mariner’s Meal Mobile	Aquatic Eats Express	Sailor’s Snack Bar
Deep Sea Diner	Wave Wanderer	Seafood Street Sprinter
Harbor Harvest	Neptune’s Nosh	The Kraken’s Kitchen

Gourmet Bites

You want to bring the restaurant experience to the streets with mobile gourmet meals. Here are some of our favorite gourmet food truck names. 

Gourmet Wanderlust Wheels	Haute Cuisine on the Go	Epicurean Eats Engine
Deluxe Dish Drive	Fine Flavors Fleet	Posh Nosh Nomad
Luxe Bites Boulevard	Chic Chews Chariot	Gourmet Gala Mobile
Sophisticated Snacks Sprinter	Artisan Eats Adventure	Gourmet Grub Guild
Dainty Delights Diner	Elite Eats Express	Savory Sophistication Station
Bon Vivant Van	Culinary Craft Cart	Gourmet Groove Gear
Decadence on Wheels	The Refined Roadster	Premier Plates Pickup

Vegetarian and Vegan

You’ve seen the rise in demand for vegetarian or vegan fare that’s actually good, and your food truck will meet that need. Here are some of our favorite vegan food truck name ideas.

Veggie Voyage Van	Green Gastronomy Glide	Plant Power Patrol
Vegan Vagabond	Purely Plants Wagon	Herbivore Haven Hauler
Earth Eats Expedition	The Verdant Van	Fresh Harvest Hustle
Veggie Visions Vehicle	The Green Grill	Vegan Venture
Plant-Based Parade	Leaf & Loaf Cruiser	Sprout & About
The Veggie Voyager	Green Gourmet Galley	Pure Plate Passage
Eco Eats Engine

BBQ or Grill

Will you serve the best ribs, brisket, or burgers? You’ll need a perfect name for your mobile BBQ. Here are some of our favorite BBQ food truck names.

Smokin’ Wheels BBQ	Grill & Roll Express	The BBQ Bus
Flame Feast Truck	Pit Stop Smokehouse	Rolling Ribs Rack
Char & Churn Cruiser	Smoke Signal Eats	The Grilling Gourmet
Barbecue Bounty Wagon	Grill Master Mobile	Ember Eats Engine
The Smoking Grill	Blaze Bites Brigade	Pitmaster’s Parade
The Charred Cart	Smokehouse Sprinter	Fiery Flavors Fleet
Grilled Goodness Galore	BBQ Bliss Van	The Sizzling Smoker
Charcoal Chariot

Bakery

Who doesn’t love a good croissant or muffin or cookie? If you’ll be serving up baked goods fit for a king from a truck, you’ll need a perfect bakery-inspired name. Here are some of our favorite bakery food truck names.

Rolling Dough	Baker’s Bliss Wagon	Sweet Wheeled Treats
The Pasty Parade	Flour Power Truck	Confectionery Caravan
The Crusty Cruiser	Pastry Peddler	Bread and Butter Bus
Cake Bake Brake	The Mobile Muffin	Pie in the Sky Van
Cookie Corner Cart	The Frosted Wheel	Artisan Eats and Sweets
Boulangerie Boulevard	The Cupcake Camper

Ice Cream or Gelato

Ice cream trucks aren’t just for kids, you know. Sweet treats from a truck are the heart of nostalgia, and to serve up that nostalgic feeling, you’ll need to find the perfect name. Here are some of our favorites.

Chill Wheels Creamery	Frozen Delights Drift	The Gelato Gondola
Ice Cream Dream Machine	Scoop Scoot	The Freezing Point Truck
Gelato Glide	Frosty Flavors Van	Sweet Freeze Fleet
Cream & Cones Cruiser	Icy Indulgence Wagon	Gelato Gallop
Sundae Sprinter	Lickety Split Scoops	The Chilly Chariot
Blissful Bites Ice Cream	Gelato Journey Jeep	Scoops on the Move
The Melting Scoop	Arctic Eats Express

Farm to Truck 

Farm-to-table restaurants have gained a lot of popularity in recent years, attracting conscientious customers who want to support local farmers and enjoy gourmet meals in one sitting. You can combine that with a food truck business for a truly unique experience. Here are some of our favorite farm-to-food truck names.

Farm Fresh Fare	The Harvest Wagon	Field to Fork Truck
Green Acres Mobile	The Local Yolk	Pasture Plate Patrol
Fresh Finds Truck	Crop Top Cuisine	The Grazing Grill
Earth to Engine Eats	Roots & Rolls	The Farmer’s Fast Food
Seasonal Harvest Scooter	The Sow & Grow Galley	Farmhouse Fusion Van
Nature’s Nibble Cart	The Agrarian Eater	Bounty Bites Bus
Cultivate & Serve Cruiser

More Food Truck Name Ideas

Still haven’t found the perfect name? Here are a bunch of other food truck names to choose from. 

24/7 Food Delivery	Adventuring Appetites	Aloha Plate
American Fusion	Anywhere Eats	Appetite Adventure
Awesomist Food Wagon	Baby’s Badass Burgers	Backyard BBQ
Bacon Buggy	Bagel Brothers	Berry Boy
Best In Class Burger	Best Ordered	Beyond Food
Big Bob’s Burritos	Bing Mi Food Truck	Bite-Sized Burgers
Bliss Wheels	Blue Crew Foods	Bobo’s Chicken
Border Grill	Boxtruck Takeout	Bread Wings
Brunch Wheels	Bullseye Burritos	Burger Bus
Car Ride Catering	Cater By Car	Chase it Foods
Cheddar Chariot	Chef On Wheels	Chef Shack
Chew Chew Truck	Chicka Chicken Boom Boom	Chicky Chimichanga
Chili Rides	China Town	Chinese Creations
Chinese Express	Cousins Maine Lobster	Crazy Kone
Creamy Creative	Cruisin’ Cuisine	Culinary Creative
Culinerdy Cruzer	Cupcake Carnivale	Cupcakes on the Go
Custom Pizza Daily	Hip Hop	Dash Diner
Delicacy Hop Trucks	Delicious Delivered	Delicious Donuts and Sweets
Delicious Drive By	Delicioso Trucks	Destination X Foodz
Diner Driver	Discos Foods	Divine Crap
Donuts and Dogs	Dra Dra Foods	Dream Doughnuts
Drive And Dine	Driven to Delicious	Driving Delight
Dude Bro On Wheel	East Eatery Foods	East Side King
Egoistic Chili	Engine Indulgence	ExpediYum
Exquisite Eatery	Fabulla Fun	Fanny’s Fried and Ready
Fast Food Deliveries	Fast Freida’s	Feeding The Wheels
Feedrite Trucks	Fancy Foodist	Fired Up Taco Truck
Five Minute Pizza	Flavor Town Truck	FLF-Fun Loaded Food
Flippin Spree	Flocking Food	Flying Fries
Food Cab Delivery	Food Code Trucks	Food Fighter
Food Floyd’s	Food Funky Foods	Food Glider
Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck	Go-Go Gourmet	Goodylin Foods
Gossippa Foods	Got It Meals	Gourmet On The Go
Great Hands Foods	Grilled Cheese Grill	Guerrilla Tacos
Halal Heaven	Halal Sisters	Hangover Foods
Heritage Thread	Highway Heartburn	Holla Meal Bus
Holly Folly Foods	Homemade and Hot	Hook the Cook
Hot Potatoes	Hungry Engines	Hungry Henry’s Burger Bus
Hurry Up Now	Italian Stallion	Juice Town
Juicy Bells Foods	Jumping Jack’s Burgers	Just Click It
Kapow Kathy’s Kart	Kitchen Express	Kitchen Mobi
Kogi Grill	Kold Kones	Korean Krazzy
Korilla BBQ	La Cocinita	Little Lovely
Little Tasty Food Badass	Lumberjack Subs and Sandwiches	Mad Indiana Foods
Mannino’s Cannoli Express	Master of Mexican Food	Meal Buggy
Meal Dash	Meal Frolics	Meal On Roads
Meal Way Logistics	Mealcartz	Mealcreed Trucks
Mealopies	Meals In Motion	Meals and Wheels
Meals Via Miles	Mealy Wheels Hub	Meat Masters
Meatless Yum Yums	Mei Mei Boston	Memories of Mexico
Menu Manchester	Menus In Motion	Mike Wheels Foodz
Misfit Meals	Mobile Kitchen	Mobile Mealz
Mobile Meats	Mobile Sweet Shoppe	Moment Attached
Motivated Movers	Mouthful	Movable Menus
Moving Food	Mr Food Factory	Munch Mobile
Nacho Momma’s Food Truck	New Age Stir Fry	Nomadic Noodles
NY Seafood and More	NYC LunchBox	Oh My Gogi BBQ
On The Go Gourmet	On The Go Ice Cream	On The Move Menu
One Stop Snack	Ordered For Hunger	Otto and Motto
Oven on the Run	Paper Plates	Pasta Parade
Pete’s Pizza Mobile	Phantom Frinze	Pizza On Wheels
Pizza Pals	Pizza Wheels	Pop Up Foods
Prompt Chef Trucks	Pull Up Pros	Pulpy Wagon
Queen Of Smoothies	Quiero Tacos	Ravenous Roll Up
Recipe Wagon	Red Thunder	Rex Fries
Road Meals Republic	Roadman Food Logistics	Roaming Recipes
Roast on Foods	Rocky Mountain Pizza	Rollin Fatties
Rollin’ Dough	Rolling City	Rolling Kitchen Grills
Rolling Orders	Satisfying Wheel	Seoul Taco
Seoulful Philly	Serving Slice	Shindigs Catering
Sir Burger	Smiles 4 Miles Fried Foods	Smoke Et Al
Smoothie Ville	Snack Rack	So Hungry
Something Different	South Of The Border	Speed Up Trucks
Speedy Eats	Spice Town	Spiced Up Indian Cuisine
Spray it!	Start Your Engine	Straight from the Truck
Street Dudes	Street Feed	Street Flavor
Street Pie Truck	Street Swing Foods	Street Treat
Street Fried Rice	Surf and Turf Truck	Tab Cab Foods
Taco Trailer	Tacolicious	Tacos For All
Tango Mango	Taste of Chicago	Taste of Miami
Taste of NYC	Taste Vacation	Tasty Truck
Tempting Truck	Texmex Station	Thai Noodle
Thai Time	The American Burger	The Bacon Truck
The BBQ Truck	The Bun Bus	The Burger Spot
The Caseus Cheese Truck	The Clamshell	The Cluck Truck
The Coffee Cart	The Coffee Stand	The Crunchy Taco
The Food Dude	The Food Guy	The Food Vault
The Food Way	The Fresh Tortilla	The Gourmet Machine
The Ice Cream Bar	The Jolly Pig	The Juicy Burger
The Local Pizzeria	The Lumberjack Mobile Smokehouse	The Lunch Truck
The Meal Bus	The Meat Mobile	The Mediterranean Man
The Rock Lobster	The Rolling Stoves	The Roving Baker
The Samosa Master	The Sandwich Club	The Stray Cook
The Taco Stand	The Tasty Taquito	The Urban Diner
The Veggie Van	The Wrap Wagon	Thunderbird
Toasted Tab	Top 10 Takeout	Traveling Tastes
Truck Delight	Truck Full Of Flavor	Truckiments
Trucking Delicious	Truckista Foods	Trucks Full Of Taste
Twist on Wheel	Van Vittles	Vegastic
Veggie Heaven	Veggie Land	Veggies Wheels
Vehicle Bug	Waffle Love	Waiter Wagon
Walk Up Wings	Wandering Good	Welcome Wagon
WheelCrowd	Wheeled Meals	Wheeled Wonder
Wheelopie Foods	Wheels Of Meals	Wheelsmith Foodz
Wheely Good Food	Wheelyway	Wingolicious
Wings on Wheels	World Of Food	World’s Best Dogs
Wrappit Foods Yeti Dogs	Yum Yum Shack	Yummy Wheels
Yumplings

Analyzing Top Food Truck Business Names

Why not get some inspiration from the greats? TV shows and social media have helped bring food trucks to a whole new level of popularity across the country, but some food trucks really stand out. Here are the names of some truly successful food truck businesses: 

• Oink & Moo BBQ (Florham Park, New Jersey)
• Ms. Cheezious (Miami)
• The Cow and Curd (Philadelphia)
• Tot Boss (St. Paul)
• Quiero Arepas (Denver)
• Kogi BBQ (Los Angeles)
• Pho Nomenal Dumplings (Raleigh)
• I Don’t Give a Fork (Newark, Delaware)

And there are dozens (if not hundreds) of other names we could mention. But as you read these names, think: what makes these names just work? For one, they’re all pretty short, but they’re catchy. “I Don’t Give a Fork” plays on a cheeky phrase we all know, but it also tells us that the truck specializes in finger foods. “Oink & Moo BBQ” is a clever way to tell us that they serve pork and beef BBQ. “Pho Nomenal Dumplings” gives a nod to cultural heritage while taking a memorable play on the word phenomenal. 

Ultimately, these names are memorable in their own right, and they tell you a little bit about what you should expect from their truck: a truly unique dining experience with food you can’t get anywhere else.

Steps to Crafting Your Perfect Food Truck Name

If you’re ready to name your company but you’re not sure where to start, look no further. In the rest of this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to creating a food truck business name, including how to brainstorm, how to use a business name generator, and how to register your name. 

Understanding Your Brand Identity

The first step is to finalize your brand identity. Basically, what will make your food truck unique? What is your unique selling proposition? Maybe it’s the specific food you serve, or your price point, or something else. 

Understanding your brand identity is crucial for naming your business because it helps you narrow down the keywords that will best suit your brand, which will help with brainstorming.

Brainstorming Techniques

Now it’s time to brainstorm. If you’ve come up with a few keywords related to your food truck stand, you’ll probably want to start with some word associations. What words immediately come to mind when you think of the keywords for your truck? Can you think of any puns that fit your keywords? What about alliterations (words all starting with the same sound) for your name? 

For example, if you were playing around with the keyword “taco,” you might immediately think of taco components: tortilla, cheese, pico de gallo. Your mind might settle on the word tortilla, and come up with “Tasty Tortilla” or “Tipsy Tortilla” for an alliterative name idea. And that’s just one keyword. Playing around with words can spark a wide variety of creative food truck name ideas.

Legal Considerations When Naming Food Trucks

Even if you’re doing your best to be unique in your business naming efforts, it’s absolutely essential to check that you’re fulfilling your legal obligations when picking a business name. The most important obligation is to ensure that you don’t infringe on any protected names. 

States protect the names of registered businesses (such as LLCs or corporations), meaning other businesses can’t use their names. States also protect trademarks within their borders. To check, you’ll need to run a business name search on your Secretary of State website (or similar site). You should also run a state trademark search. 

You also need to check your name against the federal trademark database by running a trademark search on the United States Patent and Trademark Office website. 

What if I’m not registering as an LLC or corporation?

If you’d rather operate as a sole proprietorship or partnership, you’re allowed to, but protecting food truck names gets a little more complicated for these business types. That’s because you don’t file registration paperwork with the state, meaning your name won’t be protected for exclusive use in your state.

One option is to file for a DBA, or “doing business as” name. It’s like a legal nickname for your business, letting you operate under a different legal name. Most states don’t protect DBAs for exclusive use, but we still recommend registering; doing so adds your name to the state’s records, which might discourage someone else from trying to use that name.

Setting Up Your Online Presence

You aren’t legally required to set up a business website or social media profiles, but from a practical standpoint, it’s essential. Today’s business world is digital, and you need a digital presence to succeed. 

You’ll want to build a business website, which means you’ll need a domain name. Ideally, your business name should match your domain so it’s easy to find you online; ZenBusiness can help you set one up. It’s also recommended to get matching social media handles, too, so you can interact with your customers in multiple digital channels.

Using Food Truck Name Generators

If you’re feeling like your creative juices just aren’t flowing well enough to come up with a business name, you might consider using a business name generator. These tools take the keywords you input and suggest name ideas in return. 

To get the most out of these tools, it’s a good idea to input a lot of different combinations: one keyword at a time, two at once, and in unique pairings. That will give you plenty of options to choose from. 

After you’ve found some options you like, you may want to personalize them with elements like your name, your city, or something else. That will help you keep your name distinct and memorable. 

Finally, be sure to double-check that your name is available before proceeding. Name generators are not infallible, and it’s your responsibility to check availability so you’re different from other food trucks (and other normal businesses in your state).

Tips for Choosing a Good Food Truck Name

There’s a wealth of possibilities for business names for a food truck. You could pick something classy, something fun, or something truly unique. But no matter what direction you’re leaning, here are some qualities that will make your food truck name great: 

• It’s memorable. A good food truck name just sticks in the minds of your potential customers. The next time someone asks, “Where should we eat?” your business name comes to mind right away. 
• It’s easy to say and spell. Word-of-mouth advertising is essential for any food truck stand. You want your name to be typed on social media recommendations, and you need it to be easy for people to say your name in conversation when they recommend you to friends. 
• It looks good. Your business name should have some visual appeal to it, too. After all, you’ll paint it on the side of your truck, and you need it to attract attention. The best food truck names also look good on promotional signage, flyers, social media announcements, and more. 
• It’s something you like. At the end of the day, your food truck is your business. You need to be proud of the name you give it. So if you find yourself with a couple viable name options, it’s perfectly fine to choose the name you like best.

If you can, run a small “focus group” for your food truck name idea. Ask friends, family, or even potential customers if your name passes the tests above. Ask them for any of their suggestions or ideas, too — you might even find that your best friend suggests the perfect option for your food truck’s name.

Finalizing Your Food Truck Name

At this point, you’ve done a lot of hard work to find the perfect business name for your new food truck. Now it’s time to ensure that your food truck’s name is truly yours. 

The simplest way to get started is to register under your chosen name, forming an LLC or corporation in your state. This will prevent anyone else in your state from using your business name. You can also file a name reservation if you’re not quite ready to register yet. Registering a trademark for your food truck’s name is another viable option, but expect to spend a lot of time and money completing the process if you go that route (though less so if you only get a state trademark). 

After that, it’s time to start building your brand. Get your social media handles and domain name set up if you haven’t already. Design (or hire someone to design) a logo, and include it on your truck’s paint job, your uniforms, your website, and more. Then start driving around town, serving up delicious eats and chasing your dream of owning your town’s newest food truck.

Try ZenBusiness

Starting a great food truck business can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate the process alone. Here at ZenBusiness, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs manage the red tape of starting a new company. Whether you need help registering your LLC or corporation, getting a domain registered, or something else, we’ve got your back. We’ll tackle the paperwork so you can focus on what you love: serving the best mobile eats.

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