Helping you make $10k + monthly with a Food Truck.

600+

Events Attended

17+

Years Experienced

10+

Awards Won

Your mentor

Alina Trandafir

I started exactly where you are. Excited, but completely overwhelmed. I didn't know what equipment to buy, what permits I needed, or all the rules that come with starting a food business.

At my very first event in 2009, I was shut down by the state because I hadn't filed my sales tax report. I didn't owe any money, I had just started my business in March and had $0 in sales the previous quarter. But I didn't know you still have to file a zero sales tax return. That one mistake taught me a lesson I'll never forget.

Seventeen years later, I've built a business that generates over $800,000 a year serving major festivals and events.

I created this simple to follow BLUEPRINT so you can avoid the costly mistakes I made and start your business with confidence.

My philosophy is simple, proven, and profitable:

Simple Menu. Fast Service. High Profit.

17+

Years Experience

Create the life you always wanted with a Food Truck

Food Truck Startup Guide?

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Our Team

Alina Trandafir

Instructor

Erin Cole

Customer Relationship

Testimonials

What They Say


Cristi&Ali has been one of our most anticipated and consistently high-performing vendors every year that they have participated in our festival.  

They are always extremely professional, and a pleasure to work with, and we are excited to welcome them back year after year!

Sunfest Food Vendor Team,

Bartlesville OK


We went 2 days in a row and bought gyros to eat there and bought gyros to take home with us lol. We get the gyros, garlic fries and watermelon lemonade every single time!!!

Nicole S.

#saucyfans


Working with Cristi&Ali Cuisine has always been a pleasure. Their team is professional, efficient, and committed to providing a great experience for guests.

They are always a popular addition to the Hope Watermelon Festival, and we consistently receive positive feedback about both their food and service.

Christy B.

Executive Director

Hope Chamber of Commerce

Site: www.cristiali.com

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