Bring
the truck
to your event
Make a massive visual and culinary impact by booking a piece of NYC street-food history. In our culture, Makina literally translates to "truck" — and our iconic big yellow wheels bring high-energy, fast-casual East African flavor directly to your private venue, film set, or festival.
- Street-Side Habesha Plates. Guests step up to the window and build custom bowls layered with aromatic rice, spiced meats, and crispy, hand-rolled sambusas — an interactive experience, not a buffet line.
- High-Volume Masters. We're pros at churning out complex, bold flavors at lightning speed — your crowd is fed and impressed without the long wait.
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Serving New York's best
From boardrooms to company celebrations, Makina has had the honor of feeding some of the city's most recognized names.
A selection of the offices, brands, and institutions we've fed across New York
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A truck. A crowd. A real meal.
The truck isn't a delivery vehicle — it's an event. People gather around it, watch the food come together, eat with their hands, and remember the day. Real cooking on wheels, brought to wherever your event is happening.
The truck is the show
Bright yellow, instantly recognizable, ready to draw a crowd. Built into the experience — not parked off to the side.
A full kitchen on wheels
Slow-simmered stews, hand-folded sambusas, freshly torn injera — cooked on board, served direct from the window.
Real crew, real service
A trained truck team that knows the menu, the pace, and how to read a crowd. We arrive on time and leave the spot cleaner than we found it.
Let's get rolling
Tell us about your event and we'll come back with a tailored proposal — truck availability, menu, and pricing. Free, no commitment.
24-hour response · 72-hour minimum lead time
Before you reach out
Is there a minimum guest count?
25 guests. Setting up the truck for fewer than that isn't fair to your guests or to the experience — for smaller events, our corporate catering or special events teams can step in.
Where does the truck go?
The truck can travel across NYC and surrounding areas. Permits, venue access, and travel time vary by location — share your address and we'll handle the logistics.
Can the truck go indoors?
No — the truck operates outdoors only. For indoor events, we offer full off-truck catering with the same menu. Ask us how it works.
What about permits?
For private venues, the venue usually handles it. For public spaces, you may need a permit. We've worked through every kind of NYC venue situation — we'll guide you.
How fast do you respond?
Within 24 hours of your inquiry — usually faster. Urgent? Call us at (917) 426-5649.
How much notice do you need?
At least 72 hours (3 days) for confirmed bookings. Bigger events with permits or special requests need more — for weddings or festivals, the earlier the better.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on guest count, service hours, menu, and location. Use the budget range field in the form so we can match a proposal to your envelope — we'll send a tailored quote within 24 hours.