Italian Food Trucks in Virginia
Bikini Panini100
Origin: American (New), Cuban, French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish
Categories: Deli, Desserts, Grilled Cheese, Ice Cream, Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soup, Sweets & Treats
Tastes: Comfort Food, Organic/Natural, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Paninis, Paella, and Ratatouille
About Us:
I am Laura Daab, the Chef/Owner of Bikini Panini food truck and have been an avid cook most of my life. My favorite memories come from the yellow kitchen in my childhood home where my mom cooked and baked constantly. Learning from her and inspired by my favorite cuisine, I focus on Coastal Mediterranean cooking that incorporates lots of fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Starting Bikini Panini was an unplanned opportunity and reinvention for me. My degree is in Marketing Communications and I was a theatrical producer for 20 years with a company I owned with my husband, Jim. We were hit hard by the Great Recession and shut our doors 5 years ago. I struggled to find a full-time, corporate job so I freelanced as a house painter, Marketing/PR Manager for a local theatre company, and worked on a frozen yogurt truck for a while.
One day, Jim drove by an auto auction near our house in Church Hill and saw a food truck being cleaned-up for sale. We bid on the truck and won! It’s a cute little step van that was repossessed from a Panini business in DC. “Why reinvent the wheel?’ I thought, so I spent the next 3 months fixing up the truck and developing my menu that along with 5 different Panini sandwiches includes Paella, Ratatouille with Curried Couscous and assorted baked good, ice cream and Italian Ices. I recently added a Kid’s menu that includes a Grilled Cheese Panini and a Breakfast menu with a Spanish Torta, Breakfast Panini and other goodies!
I’ve been in business since January of 2017 and have done very well. It’s challenging, rewarding, tiring, gratifying, and glorious! I belong to the Richmond Food Truck Association and I work pretty much all over the Metro Richmond Area. I’ve been a featured chef several times on WTRV’s “Virginia this Morning” demonstrating cooking segments of my food on Bikini Panini. Bikini Panini was also voted Best Food Truck in Virginia and featured in an article titled, “Top 50 Best Food Trucks in the US” by Eat This, Not That food magazine. You can find Bikini Panini at breweries and wineries, corporate lunches, street festivals, block parties, fundraisers, private events, weddings…pretty much any kind of an event that needs mobile food.
I’m working at what I love and have learned there is always time for another adventure and a challenge to reinvent oneself! Cheers!
I am Laura Daab, the Chef/Owner of Bikini Panini food truck and have been an avid cook most of my life. My favorite memories come from the yellow kitchen in my childhood home where my mom cooked and baked constantly. Learning from her and inspired by my favorite cuisine, I focus on Coastal Mediterranean cooking that incorporates lots of fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
Starting Bikini Panini was an unplanned opportunity and reinvention for me. My degree is in Marketing Communications and I was a theatrical producer for 20 years with a company I owned with my husband, Jim. We were hit hard by the Great Recession and shut our doors 5 years ago. I struggled to find a full-time, corporate job so I freelanced as a house painter, Marketing/PR Manager for a local theatre company, and worked on a frozen yogurt truck for a while.
One day, Jim drove by an auto auction near our house in Church Hill and saw a food truck being cleaned-up for sale. We bid on the truck and won! It’s a cute little step van that was repossessed from a Panini business in DC. “Why reinvent the wheel?’ I thought, so I spent the next 3 months fixing up the truck and developing my menu that along with 5 different Panini sandwiches includes Paella, Ratatouille with Curried Couscous and assorted baked good, ice cream and Italian Ices. I recently added a Kid’s menu that includes a Grilled Cheese Panini and a Breakfast menu with a Spanish Torta, Breakfast Panini and other goodies!
I’ve been in business since January of 2017 and have done very well. It’s challenging, rewarding, tiring, gratifying, and glorious! I belong to the Richmond Food Truck Association and I work pretty much all over the Metro Richmond Area. I’ve been a featured chef several times on WTRV’s “Virginia this Morning” demonstrating cooking segments of my food on Bikini Panini. Bikini Panini was also voted Best Food Truck in Virginia and featured in an article titled, “Top 50 Best Food Trucks in the US” by Eat This, Not That food magazine. You can find Bikini Panini at breweries and wineries, corporate lunches, street festivals, block parties, fundraisers, private events, weddings…pretty much any kind of an event that needs mobile food.
I’m working at what I love and have learned there is always time for another adventure and a challenge to reinvent oneself! Cheers!
Gold Cone ice-cream93
Origin: American (New), American (Traditional), Italian
Categories: Beverages, Crepes, Desserts, Ice Cream, Juice, Shaved Ice, Smoothies, Sweets & Treats
Tastes: Comfort Food, Halal, Organic/Natural, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Za3za3
About Us:
Sweet Delights Ice Cream Truck was born out of a passion for bringing joy to our community, one scoop at a time! As a lifelong resident of Alexandria, I wanted to create a business that would put smiles on faces and become a beloved part of our city's fabric. After years of perfecting my ice cream recipes and scouting out the best spots to serve, I finally hit the road in my colorful truck, ready to share the sweetness with everyone!
From kids' birthday parties to outdoor festivals, I love seeing people of all ages light up when they try our unique flavors and experience the nostalgia of a classic ice cream truck. Our mission is simple: to spread happiness and make every day a little sweeter. Come visit us and taste the joy for yourself.
Sweet Delights Ice Cream Truck was born out of a passion for bringing joy to our community, one scoop at a time! As a lifelong resident of Alexandria, I wanted to create a business that would put smiles on faces and become a beloved part of our city's fabric. After years of perfecting my ice cream recipes and scouting out the best spots to serve, I finally hit the road in my colorful truck, ready to share the sweetness with everyone!
From kids' birthday parties to outdoor festivals, I love seeing people of all ages light up when they try our unique flavors and experience the nostalgia of a classic ice cream truck. Our mission is simple: to spread happiness and make every day a little sweeter. Come visit us and taste the joy for yourself.
Big Fat Grapevine Food Truck83
Categories: Burgers, Cheesesteaks, Salads, Sandwiches, Wraps
Tastes: Comfort Food, Vegan, Vegetarian
Signature Dish: Gyro, Souvlaki, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Greek Burger
About Us:
Grapevine is family owned and operated serving homemade Greek, Italian, & American cuisine. Some of our customer favorites are Spanakopita, Gyro, Falafel, Souvlaki, and much more! Our family was one of the first to introduce the Greek Burger to outdoor events and festivals. We use the same high-quality ingredients at our outdoor events as we do in our restaurant. Our friendly staff is always prepared to feed thousands. Our first priority is cleanliness and the protection of our employees and those we serve. We are proud to be Serve Safe certified.
You will find our food truck or tent at a subdivision pool or at large music festivals. Grapevine is thankful for what the community has provided for our family over the years. In our appreciation, we are committed to strengthening and supporting our neighbors, patrons, schools, and charities!
Grapevine is family owned and operated serving homemade Greek, Italian, & American cuisine. Some of our customer favorites are Spanakopita, Gyro, Falafel, Souvlaki, and much more! Our family was one of the first to introduce the Greek Burger to outdoor events and festivals. We use the same high-quality ingredients at our outdoor events as we do in our restaurant. Our friendly staff is always prepared to feed thousands. Our first priority is cleanliness and the protection of our employees and those we serve. We are proud to be Serve Safe certified.
You will find our food truck or tent at a subdivision pool or at large music festivals. Grapevine is thankful for what the community has provided for our family over the years. In our appreciation, we are committed to strengthening and supporting our neighbors, patrons, schools, and charities!
Nicks Pizza DC58
About Us:
We are a Veteran owned and Operated full service Pizza outfit that specializes in Authentic Scratch Made Wood Fired Pizza. We use the freshest ingredients and use Flour that comes directly from Italy. We are a crowd favorite at any events we go to and service a lot of local Breweries and Wineries in the Area. We also specialize in Catering events.
We are a Veteran owned and Operated full service Pizza outfit that specializes in Authentic Scratch Made Wood Fired Pizza. We use the freshest ingredients and use Flour that comes directly from Italy. We are a crowd favorite at any events we go to and service a lot of local Breweries and Wineries in the Area. We also specialize in Catering events.
