Food trucks and trailers face the same mechanical compliance requirements as fixed restaurants — UL-300 fire suppression, licensed hood installation, proper electrical, and health department approval — but in a fraction of the space.
Hood Builder's experts for design, build, and maintenance services.
A food truck is a commercial kitchen on wheels — and it requires the same level of professional design, installation, and compliance as a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Hood Builder provides all of it under one roof:
The layout of your food truck determines how efficiently your team can work, how safely your equipment can operate, and how much revenue you can generate per service window. Hood Builder's design engineers specialize in custom food truck and catering trailer layouts — working with a range of vehicle dimensions to create floor plans that maximize every square inch. A complete food truck design floor plan includes:
Refrigeration equipment placement
Cooking equipment layout (ranges, fryers, griddles)
Workstation and prep table positioning
Serving counter and customer window design
Ventilation and exhaust hood positioning
Cabinet and storage configuration
Electrical and plumbing routing
We use standard templates and custom dimensions to help you select the right vehicle size and configuration for your menu, team, and target market. If you have a concept but no drawings, we start there and build out the full design for you.
Every food truck with a cooking operation requires a fire suppression system — the same requirement that applies to a fixed commercial kitchen, adapted for the dimensions and mobility of a truck or trailer. A food truck without a compliant suppression system is a rolling fire hazard and will fail health and fire department inspections.
Hood Builder installs fire suppression systems specifically designed for mobile kitchens. Modern systems are engineered to detect temperature increases instantly, cut the fuel supply, and discharge the suppression agent in seconds — protecting your crew, your equipment, and your customers.
Our food truck fire suppression services include:
System selection and sizing for your specific cooking equipment
Fire suppression agent supply and installation
Coordination with local health and fire departments for inspection
Repair and servicing of existing systems
Scheduled maintenance and recertification
High-volume cooking in a compact space means grease buildup happens fast. Your exhaust hood, vent filters, and ductwork need regular professional cleaning — both to prevent fire risk and to stay NFPA compliant. Hood Builder's mobile kitchen cleaning services cover:
Exhaust hood cleaning (interior and exterior)
Hood filters and grease trap cleaning
Exhaust fan and ductwork cleaning
General kitchen equipment cleaning and inspection
Identification of worn components needing replacement
Cleaning frequency depends on your cooking volume — monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. We'll assess your operation and recommend the right schedule.
| Project | Scope | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mile High Tacos | Full Custom Design + Fire Suppression Install | Denver, CO |
| Rocky Rails Food Trailer | Kitchen Layout + Hood + Fire Suppression | Fort Collins, CO |
| Summit Catering Fleet | 2-Unit Fleet Design + Suppression + Cleaning Program | Boulder, CO |
| Denver Street Kitchen | Fire Suppression Repair + Semi-Annual Cleaning | Denver, CO |
We measure success by the relationships we build and the results we deliver. See what clients say about working with our team.
“As you say, you are a one-stop shop. Had our duct repaired and had our system checked with our hood cleaning. We had everything done in one day”
Blake Rienhardt“They put me a new Air Extractor. What a difference ! Thank you (Original) Me pusieron un nuevo Extractor de Aire. Que diferencia ! Gracias”
Thomas Lozoya“Been with Massoud's companies for years. Didn't realize they also did construction work. I had my duct system upgraded by hoodbuilder...”
Jamie Robertson“They are well professionals. Thanks for fixing my hood and duct. (Original) Son bien professionals. Gracias por arreglar me campana y ducto”
Graciela Matta“They put me a new Air Extractor. What a difference ! Thank you (Original) Me pusieron un nuevo Extractor de Aire. Que diferencia ! Gracias”
Thomas Lozoya“Been with Massoud's companies for years. Didn't realize they also did construction work. I had my duct system upgraded by hoodbuilder...”
Jamie Robertson“They are well professionals. Thanks for fixing my hood and duct. (Original) Son bien professionals. Gracias por arreglar me campana y ducto”
Graciela Matta
Yes — any food truck with cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors requires a fire suppression system, just like a brick-and-mortar commercial kitchen. NFPA 96 and local fire codes apply to mobile kitchens. Hood Builder installs systems specifically designed for food trucks and coordinates with local health and fire departments for inspection and certification.
Design and layout planning typically takes 1–2 weeks depending on complexity. Full build-out timelines vary by vehicle, equipment, and permitting requirements. We'll provide a project schedule at the start of every engagement.
Yes. Hood Builder services, repairs, and recertifies fire suppression systems regardless of who installed them. Our technicians work with all major suppression brands and can bring an existing system up to code during scheduled maintenance or after an inspection failure.
Cleaning frequency depends on your cooking volume — most food truck operators need professional hood and kitchen cleaning monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. NFPA 96 sets minimum intervals based on the type and volume of cooking. Hood Builder assesses your operation and recommends a compliant schedule.
Yes. Hood Builder coordinates directly with local health and fire departments throughout design, installation, and certification. We provide the documentation inspectors need — including fire suppression system layouts, hood and ventilation specs, and cleaning records — to help your mobile kitchen pass inspection.
Vehicle selection, layout fundamentals, equipment sizing, and the most common design mistakes first-time operators make.
Code requirements, system options, and what inspectors look for when certifying a mobile kitchen for operation.
A practical maintenance guide for food truck owners — covering hood cleaning, fire suppression servicing, equipment care, and seasonal prep.
Vehicle selection, layout fundamentals, equipment sizing, and the most common design mistakes first-time operators make.
Code requirements, system options, and what inspectors look for when certifying a mobile kitchen for operation.
A practical maintenance guide for food truck owners — covering hood cleaning, fire suppression servicing, equipment care, and seasonal prep.
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