When I was a kid, I felt genuinely hard-done-by when Mum said I wasn’t allowed to have a Mr. Whippy. We can call it the original food truck, but Melbourne’s pallet, like with most of our cuisine these days, has become a heap more sophisticated. These food trucks are popping up absolutely everywhere. At last check, the Australian Food Truck Directory (yes, it exists) has 149 active members. If you have trouble deciding what to eat for dinner, then the idea of a Food Truck Festival might make you feel a little anxious. Quite possibly the worst thing ever to happen to someone who experiences food envy on the reg, Melbourne’s best food trucks are amalgamating at the Coburg Drive-In for one last weekend of the Food Truck Festival. God help me.
Following on from hugely successful nights in July and August, the third and final instalment of the Food Truck Festival has announced its all-star smorgasbord of vendors. It includes Mexican veterans Taco Truck; Gorilla Grill, who combine a love of American barbeque with the unique flavours of Asia; the straightshooters at Greek Street Food; the pizza-obsessed family of Happy Camper; Lil’ Nom-Nom, serving up Vietnamese-inspired street food with the most darling name; Big Cook Little Cook dishing out soul food for the big and little (how very appropriate); the Beatbox Kitchen who really needs no introduction; and the suave individuals from Rue de Creperie.
In partnership with the Australian Mobile Food Vendors Group who have over 20 years national experience, the final showdown takes place at The Coburg Drive-In Wednesday September 24. Bring some mates and a whole heap of appetite. Get there early to avoid disappointment and queues.
BY BETTY CROCKERY
Food Truck Festival at the Coburg Drive-In Cinema
155 Newlands Rd, Coburg
Gates open at 5.30pm
