Toledo Chuck Wagon Food Truck

Toledo Chuck Wagon | Holland, Ohio

After a career in corporate restaurants, Tavis Hissa launched Toledo Chuck Wagon during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring food directly to the people. Since then, he has partnered with Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies to replace and upgrade his food truck kitchen. The goal: a compact, reliable setup that supports homemade recipes made fresh daily with no shortcuts — never frozen, always Toledo-focused.

Deliverables

• Mix of new, used, and scratch & dent equipment to balance cost with performance
• Cooking, refrigeration, prep, and holding equipment designed for mobile operations
• Wide range of smallwares to support scratch-made recipes and daily efficiency
• Workflow-focused recommendations to maximize speed and productivity in limited space

What Burkett Did

Burkett supplied space-efficient equipment and essential smallwares from trusted brands, helping Toledo Chuck Wagon handle crowds of all sizes in a compact footprint. By balancing new, used, and scratch & dent purchases, Burkett delivered performance and value that keep the truck cooking fresh, homemade meals every day.

Services Provided

• Equipment sourcing tailored to food truck operations
• Procurement of new, used, and scratch & dent items from top brands
• Guidance on layout and flow for maximum efficiency in confined spaces
• Supply of smallwares, prep tools, and utensils to support daily fresh food preparation
• Ongoing service and replacement support to keep the truck road-ready

Operating out of a food truck means every square inch matters. Burkett worked closely with Toledo Chuck Wagon to identify equipment that could handle high-volume festival crowds, streamline serving workflow, and hold up to the fast-paced demands of a compact food truck kitchen.

We evaluated critical areas such as cooking capacity, refrigeration and prep flow, storage efficiency, and cleanability. The goal was to maximize throughput without compromising food quality or cramping the operator’s workspace. Just as importantly, Toledo Chuck Wagon trusted Burkett to supply a wide range of smallwares and everyday tools—because in a mobile kitchen, the small things matter just as much as the big pieces of equipment.

To meet these needs, we sourced a combination of new, used, and scratch & dent equipment—balancing budget with performance—while making sure each piece supported smooth, fast-paced service inside the truck.

Brands & Products Provided:

• AllPoints – Knife sharpener and portable griddle top (supporting efficiency and maintenance)
• BK Resources – Stainless steel worktables and faucets (maximizes storage and workflow)
• Cambro – Several different storage containers, food pans, and other smallwares (organized storage and prep)
• Dexter Russell – Variety of different knives (professional cutlery for daily prep)
• Nemco – Countertop warmers (quick-serve holding solutions)
• Vollrath – Food pans and covers (durable food handling)
• Vulcan – Gas fryer (reliable cooking power in a compact footprint)
• Waring – Immersion blenders and induction range (versatile prep and cooking equipment)
• Winco – Wide variety of smallwares, including basting covers, stock pots, frying pans, food pans, cutting boards, and more (everyday essentials for food truck service)

With Key Partnerships From:

TOLEDO CHUCK WAGON FULL GALLERY