#9 Sarah & Otis from The Lucky Taco – Pioneers of NZ’s Gourmet Food Truck Scene

Welcome back to The Food Truck Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the incredible journey of Sarah and Otis, the masterminds behind The Lucky Taco, one of New Zealand’s first gourmet food trucks which launched back in 2013! In this episode, Sarah and Otis share: - How a life-changing trip to Mexico and LA inspired their love for tacos. - The challenges of building their iconic food truck in 2013 and being pioneers in the NZ street food scene. - Their transition from serving tacos on Ponsonby Road to creating nationwide products like hot sauces and taco kits. - Lessons learned from scaling their business, facing setbacks, and finding balance between quality and growth. - Honest insights about the grit, resilience, and passion it takes to thrive in the food truck industry. This episode is packed with inspiration, real talk, and advice for anyone dreaming of starting a food truck or growing their own foodie empire. Stay connected with Sarah and Otis by following The Lucky Taco on Instagram for updates on their food truck, new products, and exciting collaborations. 🎧 Tune in now to hear their amazing story! Big thanks to Culley’s, New Zealand’s award-winning hot sauce and condiment brand, for powering this episode! 🌶️✨ 🔥 Exclusive Listener Offer: Get 25% off your next Culley’s purchase. Just head to culleys.co.nz and use the code FOODTRUCK at checkout. Don’t miss out—add some bold flavours to your meals today! Feeling inspired to start your own food truck? Check out my Food Truck Foundations Online Course for all the tools, tips, and insights you need to get started. Head to foodtruckfoundations.com to learn more!