The Food Truck Podcast

#1 Catch'ya Cookout with Luke – The Seafood Journey

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In this episode of Street Food Stories from The Food Truck Podcast, host Maggie sits down with Luke, co-founder of Catch'ya Cookout, a food truck specialising in locally sourced seafood, famous for their beer-battered Fish and Chips. Established in 2020, Luke and his wife started this venture during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, quickly becoming a staple in Auckland's street food scene.

What you'll hear in this episode:

  • How Luke transitioned from a decade-long career as a chef to starting his own food truck during lockdown.
  • The challenges and rewards of starting a business with a shoestring budget
  • How community and customer feedback played a huge role in shaping their business.
  • Balancing public events versus private catering
  • Seasonal planning for food trucks, dealing with winter downtime, and the mental health aspects of running a food truck

    • Links Mentioned:

    • Follow Catch'ya Cookout journey on Instagram & Facebook: @catchya_cookout
    • Learn more about Food Truck 101 - Maggie's online course covering everything you need to know about starting your own food truck 
    • A big thank you to our sponsor, Culley’s, New Zealand's award-winning hot sauce and condiment brand. Use promo code FOODTRUCK for 25% off at checkout on their online store: culleys.co.nz

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        The Food Truck PodcastBy Maggie Gray