we are a food production company and boutique consulting firm specializing in sustainable restaurant development and plant-forward options
Garden Truck Foods helps you create and run successful, eco-friendly plant-based restaurants. We offer expert guidance on every part of your operation to build unique, sustainable dining for mindful customers.
Ready to transform your plant-based restaurant? At Garden Truck Foods, we partner with you to craft thriving, green dining experiences. Our bold, hands-on approach covers menu creation, sustainable sourcing, staff training, and customer connection. We help you grow profitably while reducing your environmental impact.
Maximize the potential of your food business with Garden Truck Foods' expert consulting services, meticulously tailored to meet your unique needs and vision.
Our passionate and experienced team is dedicated to helping you improve operational efficiency, streamline complex supply chains, and develop innovative, market-ready plant-based products that resonate with today’s increasingly conscious customers. We provide practical, actionable strategies designed to boost your profits, elevate product quality, and keep you firmly ahead of ever-evolving food trends.
Partner with Garden Truck Foods to transform your creative ideas into tangible business success and sustainably grow your brand in today’s competitive and challenging market landscape.
We are deeply committed to fostering a healthier, kinder world by delivering expertly crafted plant-based recipes, comprehensive consulting, and continuous support tailored specifically for restaurants and food providers. Our focus on exceptional flavors and satisfying textures ensures your menu becomes an irresistible hit, encouraging customers to return time and time again.
With a proven track record of 5-star success and a dedicated base of loyal fans, Garden Truck Foods empowers you to build sustainable, environmentally responsible food operations that honor both your customers and the planet.
Together, we’ll set your business apart with forward-thinking strategies and delicious, planet-friendly offerings that stand the test of time.
“From staff training and menu design, to developing unique beverage services, we’re your trusted source with decades of culinary and restaurant expertise.”
— Chef Gail Patak, Co-Founder Garden Truck Foods
Garden Truck Foods’ Seared Tofu Salad Niçoise; a standout menu offering from the renowned and successful Plant Based Global Culinary Adventures five-course wine and food pairing events. This beautifully crafted dish showcases vibrant, fresh ingredients expertly paired to delight your palate. Photo captured by Nate Schindler.
Garden Truck Foods designs unique, forward-thinking beverage programs that blend creativity with sustainability. We’ll work with you to showcase eco-conscious wines, local craft beers, and crowd-favorite mocktails—all tailored to your space and your customers. Pictured: A beautiful, vibrant photo capturing the elegance of wine service in the heart of Lodi Wine Country. Photo Courtesy of Randy Caparoso Photography.
Farm to Table with a Purpose, Fundraiser featuring oceanographer and activist Jim Abernathy. This event was part of a dedicated series thoughtfully developed by Garden Truck Foods, designed as a Farm to Table experience with a clear mission: to build a strong, engaged community while raising awareness and support for critical ecological issues affecting our planet.
We’re here for the full picture—FROM prep to plate. That’s why we ALSO offer allergy training for safer, more inclusive kitchens.
Did you know many foodservice workers lack proper training on allergens and dietary needs?This is the number one reason why guests are inclined to not return
Build a safer, more welcoming dining experience by thoroughly training your team in allergen awareness and nutrition fundamentals. At the very forefront of our consulting services lies specialized, targeted training focused on mastering plant-based menu options, managing food allergies, and understanding nutritional science. A lack of knowledge in these critical areas can do much more than just impact guest safety—it can significantly damage your reputation and ultimately drive customers away. Guests with food allergies or those specifically seeking plant-based options often feel discouraged, anxious, or even unsafe when staff cannot confidently or accurately answer their questions.
Garden Truck Foods proudly offers ServSafe allergen certification combined with fully customized training programs tailored to equip your team with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively serve today’s diverse, health-conscious, and discerning customer base.
