Looking to buy a coffee truck in Singapore and actually operate? Here’s the playbook: budget S$120k–S$250k all‑in (Cat C COE, vehicle, build, equipment) and choose a light goods vehicle under 3,500kg so a Class 3/3A licence suffices and parking is simpler. Get the bodywork and modifications approved by LTA; secure fire‑safety sign‑offs for LPG/generators; then build to food‑safety spec: stainless worktops, insect‑proof service hatch, a handwash plus 3‑compartment sink, 100L fresh/120L waste tanks, NSF‑grade water filtration, chiller/freezer, and a 2‑group espresso machine (3–6kW). Plan power: 32A single‑phase venue supply, a 5–7kVA inverter generator, or a 10–15kWh lithium system for silent service. Trading model: Singapore doesn’t allow casual street vending—anchor a licensed commissary/central kitchen (SFA Food Shop licence via GoBusiness) for prep and cleaning, then sell at approved private sites (with landlord consent) and at events under the organiser’s Temporary Fair permits. Register food handlers (WSQ Food Safety L1), keep temperature logs, and carry public liability (S$1–2m). Site selection drives sales: business parks, campuses, condos, and festivals; confirm power, water access, and parking clearances. Numbers: 120 cups/day at $5 yields ~$600; COGS ~25%, event fees $200–$800. Insist on warrantyed electrical, corrosion‑proof cabinetry, and SGQR payments. Work with a reputable local builder.
