Starting your own food business can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right plan and the right tools, you can launch a fully operational mobile kitchen business in just 30 days.

At Rakutu Trading & Projects, we’ve helped over 140 entrepreneurs across South Africa get their businesses off the ground—many using our custom-built mobile kitchen trailers.

Here’s a step-by-step plan you can follow to get started in just one month.

🗓️ Week 1: Planning & Setup

✅ Define Your Business Model

Ask yourself:

• What type of food will you sell?
• Who is your target customer?
• Where will you operate (events, street corner, taxi rank)?

✅ Register Your Business

• CIPC registration (R175–R500)
• Apply for a trading license from your municipality
• Apply for a Certificate of Acceptability (food safety)

✅ Create Your Menu

Focus on 3–5 main items to keep costs low and operations efficient. Consider:

• Local favorites (kotas, vetkoek, grilled chicken)
• Affordable & easy-to-make meals
• Ingredients you can source reliably

🗓️ Week 2: Get Your Mobile Kitchen Quote & Design

Now it’s time to get your kitchen made.

At Rakutu, our mobile kitchens:

• Start from R68,000
• Include shelves, counters, rubberized floors, windows, branding, and more
• Are custom-built based on your menu and layout preferences
• Delivered across South Africa

📲 Ready to build yours? Get your free quote today

🗓️ Week 3: Equipment, Branding & Marketing

✅ Buy Essential Equipment

Depending on your menu:

• Gas stove (R600–R1200)
• Fryer (R1500–R3000)
• Utensils, trays, cutting boards (R1500+)
• Cooler/fridge (R3000–R6000)
• Gas cylinder & fire extinguisher (R1000+)

✅ Get Branded

First impressions matter. Consider:

• Logo design
• Exterior trailer branding
• Menu board with pricing

💡 We can assist with design and printing—just ask during your quote request!

🗓️ Week 4: Get Ready to Trade

✅ Do a Soft Launch

Set up in your intended location and:

• Test your menu
• Train your team (even if it’s just you!)
• Ask friends & family to give feedback

✅ Go Live on Social Media

Create Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok pages. Post:

• Behind-the-scenes setup
• Your menu
• Grand opening specials

🎉 Launch with a special deal to draw attention.

🛠️ We’ll Help You Every Step of the Way

At Rakutu, we build fully-equipped mobile kitchens for food entrepreneurs who are ready to hit the ground running. We’ve delivered units to Burgersfort, Fourways, Katlehong, Port Shepstone, and more.

From trailer build to business setup—we’ve got your back.

📍 Get your free quote today and start trading in 30 days:
👉 https://rakutu.co.za/get-free-quote

🎯 Summary: Your 30-Day Launch Plan

Ready to bring your food dream to life?
We’re just one quote away.
👉 Get a free mobile kitchen quote