Red Hot - Vintage Food Truck

Rockin' burgers! Vintage Caravane serving your favorite foods from the 1950s!

Project visual Red Hot - Vintage Food Truck
Successful
30
Contributions
12/10/2019
End date
€3,214
Out of €3,000
107 %

Red Hot - Vintage Food Truck

<h2><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/573450/caravan_and_Reb_parked-1551112584.jpg" width="100%" />Hello my friends and family!</h2> <p>As someone who loves to create and is passionate about <strong>American cooking and baking</strong>, I&#39;ve decided to take on the challenge of joining the &quot;street food&quot; movement here in France.&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow me on this tasty adventure!</p> <p>This year I bought a<strong> &#39;vintage&#39; 1974 </strong>French &#39;George et Jacques&#39; camper. At the time of its construction, it was already a <strong>throw-back to the 1950s</strong> with its rounded silhouette and lovely symmetry.<img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624695/caravan_exterior_in_yard-1571307598.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p>I have started to bring the caravan&nbsp;up to European health and food service standards (HACCP norms).&nbsp; It&#39;s the beginning of a time-consuming, expensive and ambitious project for this mom of three busy boys, and a very happy one.</p> <h2><strong>What am I going to serve??</strong></h2> <p>America&#39;s favorite dishes, of course, especially in the 1950s!</p> <p><strong>The Hamburger:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>100% beef, 100% authentique!</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624728/hamburger-1571314401.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><strong>The Cheeseburger:</strong> The only way to improve The Hamburger!</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624729/cheeseburger-1571314446.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><strong>The Real American Hot Dog:</strong> No <em>baguette </em>served here! What if&nbsp;you add cheese?&nbsp; A Cheese Dog!&nbsp; And what if you add chili?&nbsp; A Chili Dog!&nbsp; And why not a Chili Cheese Dog?&nbsp; The possibilities are endless! (you US and UK folk may be familiar with the variations of a hot dog, but the French Market is about to discover them all...)</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624731/hot_dog-1571314547.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><strong>French Fries:</strong> Okay, yes, this one is actually already named for this country, but Onion Rings are not, and are also a specialty that has been greatly underexploited here.&nbsp; <strong>Fries and Rings:&nbsp;Hamburger and Hot Dog&#39;s BFFs.</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624733/frites_maison-1571314942.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624734/onion_rings-1571314981.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p>And after?<strong> A dessert? </strong>A snack? Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, carrot cake, cheese cake, pancakes (for those early morning events)!</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624739/brownies-1571315937.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/625036/choc_chip_cookies-1571410297.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624741/carrot_cake-1571316124.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624743/cheese_cake-1571316259.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><strong>All home made!</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>And of course, a hot coffee, cold drinks, frosty&nbsp;beer, tea and herbal tea, and hot chocolate for when the weather is chilly.</p> <p>The menu will evolve from season to season, so visit often (or follow me on <strong>Facebook </strong>or <strong>Instagram</strong>) to see what&#39;s new.</p> <p>The <em><strong>Red Hot Vintage Food Truck</strong></em> is a unique idea, warm, clean, and welcoming with a happy ambiance, especially when I slip out of my kitchen whites and disguise myself as the <strong>perfect 1950s hostess</strong>:</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624746/tina_louise-1571317199.png" width="100%" /></p> <p>Oops... that&#39;s Tina Louise.&nbsp; But as soon as I get my make-up on, I&#39;ll post a photo!</p> <p>Clients will find this little camper converted into a professional kitchen, in line with European norms, giving the distinct impression of having travelled back in time to the age of Rockabilly, drive-ins and moderate inflation rates.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/621240/my_sketch_of_caravan-1570110209.jpg" width="100%" /></p>

Allocation of funds

<p>So what goes into a project like this?&nbsp; Your donation will start the ball rolling on equipping the interior of the truck with<strong> three vital pieces of equipment</strong>:</p> <p><strong>A 90cm gas grill:</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624749/plancha_90cm-1571317880.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><strong>Professional hood (150cm):</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624751/hotte_50-1571318013.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><strong>A counter-top gas fryer:</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/624752/friteuse-1571318035.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><strong><em>Kiss Kiss Bank Bank also receives 8% of all funds raised on its site, in this case: 240 euros</em></strong></p> <p>My little lady currently looks like this inside:</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/573471/caravan_inside_door_view-1551116322.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/573472/caravan_inside_freezer-1551116395.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p>But with a little <strong>love, time, energy and help</strong>, she&#39;s going to resemble this:</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/621234/interior_of_an_actual_foodtruck_from_pinterest-1570109324.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p>Shiny! Tada! Magic!</p> <p>No, of course, NOT magic.&nbsp; Crowdfunding, a&nbsp;bank loan, personal investment, and lots of hard work.</p> <p>Any funds raised that <strong>surpass my goal </strong>will go towards expenses related to training and permits, and the eventual repainting of the exterior of the camper, or possibly investing in a vinyl full-cover wrap for the exterior.</p> <p>And here&#39;s where you come in!&nbsp; With your help, the interior of the caravan will be <strong>well-equipped and up and running</strong>, and to thank you for your donations, check out the goodies you will earn for your generosity!&nbsp;</p> <p>Plus, giving just feels <em>good</em>.&nbsp;</p> <p>In order to donate, a simple <strong>secured registration </strong>on this page is required.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can also easily log in using your <strong>Facebook </strong>account, and US and UK residents are able to donate by <strong>PayPal</strong>.</p> <p>If you are not comfortable with online transactions but would<strong> still like to help</strong>, contact me directly.</p> <p>If my <strong>goal of 3000 euros</strong> (appx 3300 USD)&nbsp;is not raised in the&nbsp;next&nbsp;<strong>30 days</strong>, you will be completely refunded by the Kiss Kiss Bank Bank site.&nbsp; It&#39;s a<strong> win-win</strong>!</p> <p>Thank you so much for your friendship, your support, your ideas and your interest in this project as it has developed.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/625077/Red_Hot_Contrapartie_Thank_you_GIF-1571460174.gif" width="100%" /></p>

Rewards

No gift is too small! A huge thank you on my FB page (and yours, if you'd like!)

€10

  • 3 contributions
Small streams lead to wide waters! (I just made that up, sort of). I love you, from now on we're officially thick as thieves! Also, all donors get their name printed on the side of the truck. photo: Graham Bardet, 8 years old.

A burger named after you!

€20

  • 3 contributions
To thank you for your generous donation, you'll get your 15 minutes of fame with a burger 'du jour' named after you! I'll send along a beautiful photo of 'your' burger, and it's place on the menu, along with a selfie with the first client that orders it. Also, all donors get their name printed on the side of the truck.

Red Hot Burger, on the house!

€50

  • 7 contributions
On your next visit to see me flipping burgers, your big, juicy, delicious burger is on me! And of course, a huge thank you, a hug, a fist bump... If you're too far to come to me, I'll send you a Red Hot post card with a picture of that burger! Also, all donors get their name printed on the side of the truck!

Estimated delivery: December 2019

The much coveted Red Hot tote bag!

€70

  • 1 contribution
You'll never leave the house again without your Red Hot tote bag! Made of 100% cotton; useful, stylish and practical. When you drop by the next flea market I'm stationed at, you'll be able to slip all your antique treasures into your new bag! Also, all donors get their name printed on the side of the truck!

Estimated delivery: December 2019

The thanks, a kiss, the tote AND THE T-SHIRT!

€100

  • 10 contributions
You'll be rockin' your new Red Hot t-shirt, 100% cotton, 100% original. Along with your Red Hot tote bag and a kiss on the lips from Yours Truly, you'll be walking on air, and a walking ad for your favorite food trucker! Also, all donors get their name printed on the side of the truck!

Estimated delivery: December 2019

SOIREE VIP for 8 guests

€500

  • 1 contribution
Now things are getting serious... tonight, it's your own private party! You bring the guests, I'll bring the atmosphere: caravane at your place* (or one that is convenient... and legal), burgers and fries served up hot, drinks served up cold, and a special-order dessert. Fine dining under the stars to a Rockabilly soundtrack... pompadour, anyone? If you're far away, we'll just have to brainstorm to find the perfect way to thank you for this exceptional level of participation. Also, all donors get their name printed on the side of the truck! *(within 80km of company headquarters,La Bazoche-Gouët, France) (photo: marriages.net)

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