
A BBQ trailer can mean two very different things, and knowing which you need saves money. These are the formats we carry.
| Type | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Open smoker trailer | A smoker pit and firebox mounted on a towable frame, often with a prep shelf and storage. | Caterers and competition teams who cook outdoors and serve elsewhere. |
| Reverse-flow smoker | Routes heat under a baffle and back for even, steady temperatures across the cook chamber. | Consistent brisket and ribs without hot spots. |
| BBQ concession trailer | An enclosed kitchen with a serving window and a smoker or grill built in. | Vendors who cook and sell from the same trailer at fairs and markets. |
If your plan is to sell barbecue to the public, you want a BBQ concession trailer rather than a bare pit. These enclosed units pair a built-in smoker or grill with a health-code kitchen — three-compartment sink, handwash sink, hood, and a serving window — so you can cook and vend from one trailer. We stock both styles, so you can compare an open smoker against a full BBQ concession trailer side by side.
Cooking other cuisines too? See our catering trailers and general concession trailers, or the full food trailer lineup.
Reference: food equipment certification from NSF.