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James

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Food Truck at Tamihi
« on: November 13, 2011, 04:13:06 PM »
I was wondering, if anyone that makes regular trips to the chilliwack river , has seen the food truck parked at the tamihi creek entrance . ?
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2011, 04:47:39 PM »
Not this year....
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2011, 04:52:20 PM »
He now works and lives out of that little burger shack hut beside OTW store... ;)
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2011, 05:31:18 PM »
He used to hang out at Lickman Road and Tamahi. Good having him around, serves as an extra set of eyes on those thinking of breaking into parked cars.
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2011, 06:44:52 PM »
thanks .

i was just asking out of curiosity .

i am a hospitality student and red seal chef ... I was contemplating a business venture regarding a food truck for that location(s) .

It seems to me , as a local fisherman for the most of my life , that there are a couple opportunities in the fraser valley for that type of service .

any thoughts from the community here ?

thanks : )
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2011, 08:49:52 PM »
I've had the same thoughts!
...however its a large capital outlay for short peak season. Not sure if you could get a license from the city either...
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2011, 08:50:18 PM »
Coffee and a warm meal for lunch while steelheading sounds great. You could also sell common tackle (floats lead hooks)
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2011, 09:15:29 PM »
Quote from: rymack on November 13, 2011, 08:49:52 PM
I've had the same thoughts!
...however its a large capital outlay for short peak season. Not sure if you could get a license from the city either...

coffee and warm meal is always great to have close to the river , people wouldn't have to drive into yarrow or chilliwack just for a quick bite befor resuming fishing . first light breakfast would be nice too .

Licensing is not a problem , finding locations to operate is the problem.

I found that there is almost always people on that river , wether it is fisherman or public crowds in the summer months . Plus you can always change locations / rivers / etc . There is always a peak season somewhere .
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2011, 09:28:47 PM »
I certainly would welcome a food truck.
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2011, 09:42:34 PM »
I'm in!
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2011, 09:44:19 PM »
I appreciate the feedback ...

as part of my program final project(s) i need to complete a realistic business plan . so it is nice to hear back from people .
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2011, 10:00:56 PM »
The food truck should locate itself based on the water level and where the fish are of course. ;) Tamahi bridge, Lickman Road lot, Keith Wilson Bridge would be my choices. ;D Beside having hot food available, it also provides eyes that can look out for car thieves and tire thrashers. ;)
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2011, 10:15:56 PM »
that is true ... follow the fish . and there will be fishermen/women .

I am not sure what the interior fishing crowds are like in the kamloops and hwy 24 areas are like . but that is another area i would like explore possibilities .

my idea is not for a traditional , panel truck tandem axle enclose food truck . More of a 4x4 capable truck with a food cart in the back ... but NOT a hotdog style cart . difficult to explain . Breakfast options would be important to offer .

I just want to be able to get to locations no other mobile food vendor could .
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2011, 09:36:32 AM »
Would be nice if you had wine and beer as well as food.  Probably against the law but the money would be good.
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Re: Food Truck at Tamihi
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2011, 10:38:58 AM »
Quote from: James on November 13, 2011, 10:15:56 PM
that is true ... follow the fish . and there will be fishermen/women .

I am not sure what the interior fishing crowds are like in the kamloops and hwy 24 areas are like . but that is another area i would like explore possibilities .

my idea is not for a traditional , panel truck tandem axle enclose food truck . More of a 4x4 capable truck with a food cart in the back ... but NOT a hotdog style cart . difficult to explain . Breakfast options would be important to offer .

I just want to be able to get to locations no other mobile food vendor could .

You do need some kind of cart that will allow you to cook while shielded from the elements.  Decent hot coffee would be nice.  You could also sell fishing tackle (to those that run out and need something in a pinch) but don't stock betties if you know what I mean.
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