#10 Elliot from The Roaming Flamingo - Mastering Street Food & Elliot's Path from Fine Dining to Food Trucks

In Episode 10, I’m joined by Elliot, the mastermind behind the Roaming Flamingo Food Truck. From competing on MasterChef to launching a taco truck in just a few months, Elliot shares his whirlwind journey of bringing bold, global flavors to Auckland’s streets.

We dive into his risk-taking spirit, the challenges of food truck life, balancing family and business, and his secret to the juiciest tacos in town.

What You’ll Learn:

- How Elliot transitioned from fine dining and gin making to street food.

- The DIY lessons learned from building a food truck (in a flood!).

- Tips for succeeding in the fast-paced food truck world.

- Why flexibility is one of the biggest perks of owning a food truck.

- The evolution of Auckland’s thriving street food scene.

Special Shoutout: This episode is proudly sponsored by Culley’s, New Zealand’s award-winning hot sauce and condiment brand. Add bold, vibrant flavors to your meals with Culley’s! Use the code FOODTRUCK at checkout on culleys.co.nz to get 25% off your purchase.

Thinking About Starting a Food Truck? Check out my Food Truck 101 Online Course at foodtruckfoundations.com

Learn everything you need to know to launch your food truck business with confidence—save time, money, and avoid common mistakes!

Follow the Journey: Elliot: @flamingochefnz