Snack Bar & Food Truck Equipment - Compact and Efficient
Snack bars and food trucks rely on compact, efficient appliances. Every centimetre counts when space is limited. Equipment must be robust, mobile, and ready for quick use.
Core Equipment for Snack Bars & Food Trucks
🍟 Deep Fat Fryer
Essential for fries, schnitzel, and more. Electric or gas.
- Countertop fryer: 4-8 litres
- Floor fryer: 10-20 litres
- Double fryer for high throughput
Budget: 200 - 2.000€
🌭 Grill plate / Griddle
For burgers, sausages, fried eggs. Smooth or ridged.
- Countertop unit: 40-80cm wide
- Chrome steel for easy cleaning
- Gas connection for food truck
Budget: 300 - 1.500€
🥤 Compact Refrigerator
Space-saving models for small areas.
- Undercounter refrigerator
- Bottle cooler
- Mini freezer
Budget: 300 - 1.500€
🔥 Holding
Keep finished dishes warm and appealing.
- Heat bridge
- Warm display cabinet
- Small bain-marie
Budget: 150 - 800€
Specialised Equipment By Concept
🍔 Burger Stand
- Contact grill (Clam Shell)
- Burger press
- Small saladette
- Toaster
🌯 Döner/Wrap
- Döner grill (gas/electric)
- Contact grill for wraps
- Saladette
- Sauce dispenser
🍕 Pizza Snack Bar
- Compact pizza oven
- Pizza holding display cabinet
- Refrigerated counter for toppings
🌮 Asian / Wok
- Wok cooker (gas)
- Pasta cooker
- Combi steamer
- Large rice cooker
Food Truck Specifics
- Gas operation: Independent of electricity, propane gas connection
- Mind the weight: Do not exceed vehicle payload
- Compact appliances: Optimise use of space
- Shock resistance: Equipment must withstand transport
- Water supply: Fresh and wastewater tanks
- Generator: For electrical appliances if needed
Example Budget
| Category | Snack Bar | Food Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking technology (deep fryer, grill) | 1.500€ | 2.000€ |
| Cooling technology | 1.000€ | 1.500€ |
| Holding | 500€ | 600€ |
| Work surfaces | 600€ | 800€ |
| Sink / Hygiene | 400€ | 500€ |
| Small appliances | 500€ | 600€ |
| Total | approx. 4.500€ | approx. 6.000€ |
*Food truck vehicle and conversion not included
Snack Bar Equipment at Gastro-Nik
Compact appliances for maximum efficiency in the smallest spaces.
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Last updated on 7 July 2026.