Custom Food Trailer Manufacturer

Custom Food Trailer Manufacturer — Built in Denver, Delivered Across the Mountain West

Mile High Food Trucks manufactures custom concession trailers and mobile food trailers at our Denver shop. Every trailer we build is welded on an American-made frame, plumbed to health code, wired for shore and generator power, and titled for the state you operate in. We’ve put more than 200 rigs on the road, and our trailer customers range from brewery food pairings in Longmont to rodeo vendors in Cheyenne to catering operators in Greeley.

If you’re weighing a food truck versus a food trailer, the short version is this: trailers cost less, are easier to work on, let you separate your tow vehicle from your kitchen, and are usually easier to permit as a second unit down the road. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs on your discovery call and help you pick what fits your business.

Sizes and Configurations We Build

We manufacture trailers from 6×10 all the way up to 8×28. The sweet spot for most new operators is 7×14 or 8×16 — enough room for a four-burner, a flat top, a fryer, a reach-in cooler, a three-compartment sink, a prep station, and a service window, without the towing headaches of a larger rig. If you need more line room, we go up to 8×24 and 8×28 for higher-volume operators and events.

Every trailer gets a tandem axle for anything 12 feet and longer, electric brakes, a 2-5/16″ ball coupler, a properly rated jack, and a breakaway system. We build with galvanized framing where it makes sense and aluminum skin on the exterior to keep weight down. Interiors are NSF-compliant stainless with a seamless FRP ceiling.

DOT, Titling, and Licensing

Every trailer we ship gets a VIN, a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, and the paperwork you need to title in Colorado, Wyoming, or any state you operate in. We’ve titled trailers in Colorado, Wyoming, California, Washington, and several other states. We know what each DMV wants to see.

Wyoming titling is slightly different from Colorado and often more operator-friendly — one reason a lot of our customers choose to register in Wyoming. We walk you through the process regardless of which state you pick.

For DOT compliance we build to GVWR ratings that keep you under federal CDL thresholds whenever possible. If your total rig weight creeps into CDL territory, we’ll tell you up front so you can plan your tow vehicle and your driver licensing accordingly.

What’s Included in a Mile High Trailer Build

Every concession trailer we manufacture ships with a commercial hood and fire suppression (required for open flame cooking), insulated walls rated for Colorado and Wyoming winters, an NSF-compliant three-compartment sink, a separate handwash sink, fresh and gray water tanks sized to your service model, an LP gas compartment that meets state fire marshal code, a 50-amp or 100-amp shore power inlet, an onboard generator bay wired and ready for your genset, a service window with your choice of pull-down or swing-out, and a main entry door with a secure latch.

You also get build documentation: gas line pressure test results, electrical diagrams, equipment manuals, a VIN plate, and a pre-delivery inspection checklist. When your health department walks up, you hand them the folder and they sign off.

Timeline and Pricing

A standard trailer build runs 8 to 14 weeks from signed contract to delivery. Smaller trailers on simpler equipment packages can finish in 6 to 8 weeks. Larger 8×24 and 8×28 builds with full cooking lines typically run 12 to 16 weeks.

Pricing depends on the size, the equipment, and the finish level. A basic 7×14 trailer build starts around $38,000. A mid-range 8×16 with a solid cooking line typically lands between $55,000 and $85,000. Larger trailers with premium equipment run $95,000 and up. We quote honest numbers up front. No surprises at delivery.

Brewery, Event, and Catering Trailers

A lot of our trailer customers are targeting specific markets. Brewery partnerships in Longmont, Boulder, and Fort Collins want ventless or low-footprint builds that fit in a taproom rotation. Event vendors for Cheyenne Frontier Days, the Greeley Stampede, or the Sculpture in the Park Loveland show need fast setup, durable construction, and enough storage to make a long weekend. Catering operators need plated-service workflows, more cold storage, and often a second prep window. We build every trailer around your specific use case — not a catalog template.

Frequently Asked Questions

Food truck or food trailer — which should I buy? Trailers are cheaper up front, easier to service, and let you use any tow vehicle. Trucks are faster to set up at each location and feel more polished for high-visibility catering. We’ll help you pick on the discovery call.

What tow vehicle do I need? Most of our trailers 7×14 and up need at least a 3/4-ton pickup with the right hitch rating. We’ll spec the exact GVWR and tongue weight so you can size your tow vehicle correctly.

Can I title the trailer in Wyoming even if I operate in Colorado? Yes — a lot of our customers do exactly that. Wyoming registration is straightforward. Confirm with your accountant that it fits your tax situation.

Do you handle hitch installation on my tow vehicle? We can point you to partners who do. Our shop focuses on the trailer build itself.

What kind of warranty do you offer? Our fabrication work carries a warranty. Equipment carries its manufacturer warranty. We service every trailer we build at our Denver shop and handle repairs years after delivery.

Let’s Build Your Trailer

Call (720) 209-2653 or request a quote below. The discovery call is free and the quote is honest. Mile High Food Trucks builds trailers for operators across Northern Colorado, Wyoming, and the Mountain West — and we’d love to build yours.

Service Areas

Mile High Food Trucks builds in Denver and delivers across Northern Colorado and Wyoming. Explore our dedicated service-area pages for city-specific information on venues, permits, delivery, and local build considerations:

Not seeing your city? We build for the whole region, including Loveland, Greeley, Longmont, Cheyenne, Laramie, and beyond. Call (720) 209-2653 for a quote.