Food Truck & Trailer Options for Your BBQ Concept
From offset smokers and stick burners to high-capacity catering rigs, we build custom BBQ smoker trailers and mobile kitchens designed for heat, flow, and serious volume.
We offer multiple platforms built to handle the demands of real barbecue operations:
- Trailers – The most popular choice for smoker-based BBQ
- Gooseneck Trailers – Added stability and space for large smokers
- Food Trucks – Enclosed builds with integrated smokers and prep
- Container Builds – Ideal for semi-permanent or event-based BBQ setups
Many BBQ operators comparing smoked meats to griddle-based menus also explore layouts similar to our burger truck builder, where speed, volume, and workflow are equally critical.
What Makes a BBQ Smoker Trailer Iconic?
BBQ is about more than food — it’s about craft. From roadside service to festivals and catering, a well-built BBQ smoker trailer turns cooking into a performance — and your food into the main attraction.
- Live-fire cooking that draws crowds with sight and smell
- Low-and-slow preparation that builds anticipation
- Large portions designed for groups and events
- Loyal customers who follow great BBQ wherever it goes
Sizes Available
We build the most popular sizes, including:
- 14–16 ft – Compact smoker and prep setups
- 18–20 ft – The most common size for full-service BBQ
- 20+ ft – High-volume catering and competition builds
Have a specific smoker or pit in mind? We design and fabricate around your exact equipment and service needs.
About Cruising Kitchens
Cruising Kitchens is one of the world’s most recognized custom food truck and mobile business fabricators, designing and building high-end mobile kitchens, trailers, and specialty vehicles for every concept and need.
With an in-house build process and transparent client experience, BBQ operators can track builds engineered around smokers, pits, ventilation, and heavy-duty service demands.
From humble beginnings to completing 10,000+ mobile vending units, our team combines skilled fabrication with personalized design consultation to optimize your BBQ trailer for real-world performance and long-term success.
Credentials
- As seen on national TV and industry showcases
- Trusted by BBQ operators and caterers nationwide
- Top reviews for quality, durability, and turnaround
- Years of hands-on fabrication experience
- We have our own TV show: Built for Business
- See More
Ready to Build Your BBQ Smoker Trailer?
Whether you’re running a catering operation, competition team, or roadside BBQ business, we’ll help you design the right smoker trailer. From firing up the coals to completion, we’re with you every step of the way.