Sun, waves, and a freshly made taco in hand—sounds like a perfect day on the water, right? With BoatBites, that dream snack break satisfies your appetite and uplifts a local business. BoatBites is a community-driven app that connects boaters with small, family-owned food trucks and vendors, delivering delicious meals by boat. But it's more than a convenience—it's a mission to support local food trucks and help small entrepreneurs thrive.
Why Supporting Local Food Trucks Matters
Boaters aren't just customers when they order via BoatBites—they're patrons of their community. Most food trucks are true mom-and-pop operations, pouring love and heritage into every dish. Consider these facts:
- Nearly all are family-run small businesses. Close to 90% of food trucks are individual proprietorships or family partnerships.
- Many are immigrant-owned. Over 70% are run by first- or second-generation immigrant entrepreneurs who share their cultural recipes with us all.
- Around 40% source from local farms. Many food trucks get ingredients straight from nearby farms—that's farm-to-boat freshness!
When you support local food trucks, you support a vibrant family, culture, and community web. You're helping parents put kids through school, enabling newcomers to achieve the American Dream, and encouraging those vendors to keep doing what they love.
Farm-to-Boat Delivery: Fresh Flavors on the Water
One of the best parts of ordering from local vendors is the flavor and quality. Many food entrepreneurs practice a farm-to-boat approach—taking the farm-to-table movement and bringing it right to your boat. Many food truck owners partner with nearby farmers and markets to source fresh ingredients daily. That means the fish tacos or avocado salad you order might feature produce picked that very morning.
This farm-to-boat delivery model has other perks too. Cutting down the distance food travels reduces fuel use and keeps things eco-friendly. And because the ingredients are so fresh, the meals taste better—imagine juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, or locally caught seafood, all prepared by a talented local chef and delivered straight to your boat.
Empowering Local Entrepreneurs, One Boat at a Time
BoatBites was built with a mission to uplift local food entrepreneurs. For small food truck owners, reaching new customers can be challenging. BoatBites changes the game by opening up a new customer base on the water.
New Customers, No Extra Overhead. With BoatBites, a family-run taco truck or BBQ stand can serve dozens of boaters anchored offshore without investing in a new location or staff. The BoatBites app handles the ordering, and our delivery team brings the food immediately. The vendor focuses on cooking great food; BoatBites handles the logistics.
Economic Ripple Effects. Studies show that about 67¢ of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the local community. So when you order that burger on the water, you're injecting money into your local community—the food truck might turn around and spend that on local supplies, farmer's produce, or paying local staff.
Fun fact: about 100 million Americans take boating trips each year. That's a massive wave of potential support for local businesses.
Ready to Order from Food Trucks by Boat?
Supporting small businesses has never been so effortless—or so enjoyable. Next time you're out on the water and hunger strikes, skip the hassle of docking. Fire up the BoatBites app and order from food trucks by boat! Your favorite local burger, taco, or fresh ceviche can be on your boat in minutes.
Download the BoatBites app today, support your local food entrepreneurs, and join us in this delicious community-driven mission—one boat delivery at a time!