FitChicks, founded in 2020 by young chef and entrepreneur Kristen Traina, is a food truck that offers a unique and healthy take on classic comfort food. This mobile eatery can be found at various events throughout New Jersey, bringing its flavorful and nutritious menu to the Garden State's food scene.
FitChicks' Presence in New Jersey
You can spot the FitChicks food truck at a variety of locations, including:
- Downtown Toms River on Washington Street
- The Wall Township Fair
- The Burlington County Fair
- Medford Third Thursdays
- Icarus Brewing in Lakewood, NJ
FitChicks' participation in these events brings a healthy and delicious option to the community, offering an alternative to traditional food truck fare.
Events Schedule
For those eager to experience FitChicks' offerings, keeping an eye on their event schedule is a must. The latest event information can be found on their website or social media pages, ensuring you don't miss out on their next appearance.
Private Events
FitChicks is also available for private events. Those interested in having FitChicks at their next gathering can inquire through their website.
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The Menu: A Fusion of Flavor and Health
FitChicks' menu is designed to offer a balance of flavor and nutrition, catering to health-conscious individuals without compromising on taste.
The menu features:
- Pulled Chicken Sandwich: Available in BBQ, Garlic Balsamic, Bacon Ranch, Buffalo, and Honey Garlic variations.
- Chicken Cheesesteak
- Quesadillas: Options include Cheese, Vegetable, Chicken, and BBQ Chicken.
- FitChicks Salad
- Nachos: Topped with Cheese, Chicken, or Chili.
- Drinks
Customer Reviews
The positive feedback from customers highlights the appeal of FitChicks' menu. One reviewer exclaimed, "What a cool healthy idea for a food truck! I love chicken, and FitChicks makes it perfectly. The pulled chicken sandwich was fantastic."
Food Trucks and Community Engagement
FitChicks is part of a broader trend of food trucks enhancing community events. These mobile vendors bring diverse and unique menu items to local gatherings, offering attendees a wide array of culinary options.
Main Street Events
In some instances, food trucks, including FitChicks, participate in Main Street events, where they complement the existing businesses by offering special treats and unique menu items. These events often feature extended hours for local shops, breweries, and restaurants, along with sales, specials, live music, and tasting menus.
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A Comparison with Other Food Trucks
To provide a sense of the variety available at these events, here's a glimpse at some other food trucks and their offerings:
- D’s Italian Hotdogs: Italian hotdogs, Italian sausage, pork, chicken & turkey, Italian cheesesteak, Italian cheese burgers, Vegan hotdogs, Pastrami sandwiches, and Kids meals: hot dog, burgers and chicken nuggets.
- Jay’s Crab Shack: Crab Cake Sliders, Bang Bang Shrimp Taco’s, Crab Taquitto’s, Chicken Taquitto’s, & Bisque.
- Jeremiah’s Custom Cuisine: Tacos (Various), Fries, Salads, and Chicken Tenders.
- Karnival Foods: Deep-fried Oreos, Funnel Cakes, Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Shrimp, and Water Ice.
- Latin Bites: Chicken Bites, Crab Bites, Pork Bites, Bolitas De Mofongo with Dip (Smashed Green Bananas Stuffed with Garlic and Bacon Bits), Papa Rellena (Fried Mash Potato Balls Stuffed with Savory Ground Beef), Tamales Rellenos (Corn Patties Stuffed with Meat), Croquets De Jamon (Breaded Fried Ham Fritters), Yucca Fries (Deep Fried Cassava Fries Served with your choice of Mayo, Ketchup, or Mojo), Tostones (Fried Green Plantains with Kosher Salt & Caribbean Garlic Dip), Maduros (Fried Sweet Plantains), Poppers (Deep Fried Jalapeno Stuffed with Cheese), Yucca Rellena (Mashed Cassava Stuffed with Savory Beef & Pork), Alcapuria (Cassava & Green Banana Fritters with Savory Beef Filling), Bacalaitos (Bite Size Fish Cake aka Cod Fritters), Bolitas De Queso (Fried Cheddar Cheese Balls or Mozzarella Balls), Sorullos (Corn Fritters mixed with Cheddar Cheese), Empanadas (Beef, Beef & Cheese, Pollo Criollo (Chicken), Pollo Criollo with Cheese, Peril con Mojo (Marinated Pork), and Guava & Cheese), Empanadas Shrimp (Shrimp Filling with Savory Caribbean Spice), Churros Filled with Dulce De Leche (Fried Pastry Dough Filled with Milky Caramel & Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar, Cuban Sandwich (Pork, Serrano Ham, Swiss Cheese w/ Pickles & Mustard/Mayo Mix Toasted on a griddle press.
The Rise of Unique Food Concepts
FitChicks' emergence reflects a broader trend of innovative food concepts gaining popularity, such as Federal Donuts & Chicken.
Federal Donuts & Chicken: A Case Study
Federal Donuts & Chicken, which burst onto the Philadelphia food scene in 2011, revolutionized the way people perceived the combination of fried chicken and donuts. By elevating these comfort classics, Federal Donuts & Chicken created a new culinary experience that resonated with Philadelphians.
Parallels with FitChicks
Like Federal Donuts & Chicken, FitChicks is challenging conventional notions of food truck cuisine by offering a healthier and more nutritious alternative. Both concepts demonstrate the potential for innovation and creativity within the food industry.
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