Delco’s Favorite Food Trucks: Must-Try Rolling Roadside Cuisine

Sometimes they’re parked at the same place, on a schedule. Sometimes they surprise and delight at fairs and festivals. Some cater special events — including weddings! Some are only seasonal. What do these food trucks have in common? They take some of Delco’s best cuisine on the road and bring it right to the hungry masses. The best part? When they leave the county, they show our neighbors who’s king in the food truck game.

So, how do you find your favorite? Follow them on social media, bookmark their websites, and make a plan to food truck it the next time you’re out and about in Delco. Then, consider the “wow” factor of booking a food truck for your next birthday party, sports tailgate, family picnic or other special event. It doesn’t matter where they’re headquartered — they’re stocked and ready to roll!

Plum Caterers 

HQ — Aston

Chef Floyd and Chef Angie Kahlil own Plum Caterers, which includes two amazing food truck brands: The Plum Pit and The Sugar Plum. Fun fact: Chef Floyd builds out the food trucks himself! Hit The Plum Pit for all the savory: sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, cheesesteaks, burgers, chicken wings and tenders, BBQ chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork plus Caribbean and soul food, Tex Mex and seafood! Seasonally, The Sugar Plum serves up ice cream, milkshakes and smoothies — including vegan options!

Find The Plum Pit on Facebook and Instagram, and The Sugar Plum, on Facebook; or, call (267) 223-5528 to book events.

The Munchy Machine

HQ — Trainer

You know it’s got to be good when it’s branded as a “Scoobilicious-inspired food truck, solving the toughest cases of the munchies”! Onboard are sandwiches, snacks and desserts including the Jeepers Creepers burger with bacon jam, Muenster cheese, tomato on an angus burger nestled in a Liscio’s pub bun. Wait — more! Pierogis, kielbasa, chicken and waffle cone, BBQ pork, mac & cheese and peanut butter pie cone.

Find The Munchy Machine on Facebook and Instagram, or hit the website for pre-orders and catering.

The Flying Deutschman

HQ — Media

Heidi (the custom-made truck), her chef and sous chef boast authentic German fare at reasonable prices. With three decades of experience, Chef Stirling Sowerby is adept at turning out schnitzels, bockwurst, bratwurst and currywurst, plus German sides and salads. Can’t decide what to try? Go for a sausage platter or a schnitzel platter — make sure you’re hungry!

Find The Flying Deutschman on Facebook and Instagram, or call (610) 333-7908 to book events.

Abuelita’s Empanadas

HQ — Wayne

Open seasonally, this truck dishes out savory empanadas filled with beef, pork or chicken. Watch for weekly specials, like Philly Cheese Steak and Cheese Pizzanadas! Get the most bang for your buck with a combo platter and enjoy black beans and rice, and street corn salad. You most certainly want to save room for churros or churro bites — tender fried dough strips finished with seasonal sugary toppings. 

Find Abuelita’s Empanadas on Facebook and Instagram, or fill out the contact form for events inquiries.

Delco Steaks Food Truck

HQ — Broomall and Ridley

The variety is exactly what you’d expect based on the tagline: “You can’t beat our meat!” It’s the same high-quality, locally sourced meats that you’ve come to expect from the restaurants. Dig into hearty cheesesteaks, chicken cheesesteaks, burgers, hot dogs plus chips, drinks and cookies. Planning a morning event? Ask for must-try breakfast sandwiches!

Find Delco Steaks Food Truck on Facebook and Instagram, or email for events inquiries.

Zac’s Burger Bus

HQ — Folsom

Get Zac’s signature burgers, wings, fries and shakes on-the-go! It’s like the best picnic ever fresh out of the truck or brought right to your party or event. Bonus: They can even help with tables and chairs. Don’t eat meat or are vegetarian? Zac’s will work with you on options to keep everyone full and happy, such as grilled chicken, salads and fruit. 

Find Zac’s Burger Bus on Facebook and Instagram, or call (610) 532-6766 for events inquiries.

Kapow Food Truck

HQ — Garnet Valley

Fresh Thai, Hawaiian and Korean fare puts the “Kapow” twist in food truck cuisine. These are not your average Rice bowls, tacos and small bites! Witness the Kimchi taco, grilled steak topped with kimchi, scallions and cilantro. Or Kalua pork made from Hawaiian pulled pork kissed with pineapples cilantro scallions and chili flakes. 

Find Kapow Food Truck here, on Facebook and Instagram, or fill out the contact form for events inquiries.

NY Halal Food Truck

HQ — Chester

Don’t panic, Delco faithful! “NY” in the name refers to New York-style, and we’re OK with that, thanks to the variety. You’ll find a vast halal selection, including chicken, lamb or fish over rice or as a salad, combo platters, gyros, falafel and more. Choose the fish gyro or hoagie for a real treat.

Find NY Halal Food Truck here, call (267) 216-8901, or click to get a quote for events inquiries.

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— Nina Malone

 

Featured photo courtesy of Aramark