A compact kitchen on wheels with a focused menu served out of a loveable little caravan make food trucks one of the trendiest ways for foodies to get their fix. Here's our list of food trucks that are going places!  

1. 5 Star Street Chef, JHB

WHAT TO EXPECT: Fresh ingredients combine to create soul food favourites like Thai sweet potato curry and vetkoek. FIND THEM: At various events and festivals around JHB or serving lunch in pop up locations like the Offices of Hyde Park or the Primedia parking lot in Sandton. Image credit: bit.ly/1LRucb8  

2. Vuyos, JHB

WHAT TO EXPECT: Authentic South African and Township cuisine, including Untie's vetkoek, boerie rolls, potjiekos and malamogodu (tripe). FIND THEM: Inquire at their popular diner location in Braamfontein or book them for private events where they can provide everything from the food to the karaoke machine. Image credit: Ryan James  

3. Limoncello, Cape Town

WHAT TO EXPECT: Calzones, risotto and moreish Nutella bombs. FIND THEM: Serving lunch most weekdays at the Salt River Circle, on a sunny Sunday in Oudekraal or during the monthly art crawl at First Thursdays.  Image credit: bit.ly/1Box7Nh  

4. Down to Earth Farm Feast, Gauteng

WHAT TO EXPECT: Wholesome and hearty family-style foods with ingredients sourced from small, local producers. FIND THEM: Serving fresh feasts on farms across Gauteng. Image credit: on.fb.me/1FysaIZ  

5. Lady Bonin’s Tea Parlour, Cape Town

WHAT TO EXPECT: A travelling tea room offering all sorts of delights and infusions and a few baked goods to accompany. FIND THEM: At markets, festivals and private events around Cape Town. Image credit: bit.ly/1IoH7fb  

6. Wurst Express, Garden Route 

WHAT TO EXPECT: All things German sausage, as the name suggests. Their speciality is the curry-wurst. FIND THEM: At events around the Garden Route, outside the organic market and Montessori School in Knysna on various days or at the MOSAIC market in Sedgefield on weekends. Image credit: bit.ly/1DS4gYm  

7. Afro’s Braai’d Chick’n, Durban 

WHAT TO EXPECT: Everybody's favourite chicken and tjips. FIND THEM: At markets, events, scenic road verges or wherever the waves are swell. Image credit: bit.ly/1GboJab  

8. Hot Ginger, JHB

WHAT TO EXPECT: Anything from risottos and pulled pork sandwiches to cottage pie and salads. FIND THEM: Mostly in Melville and surrounds and sometimes in Pretoria and the East Rand. Image credit: on.fb.me/19Mpo5T  

9. Mon Ami, Cape Town 

WHAT TO EXPECT: French-Afrique inspired tastings of a little bit of everything. FIND THEM: Private events, markets and festivals, First Thursdays and around Harrington Street. Image credit: bit.ly/1GbHieo  

10. Earthfire Pizza, Stellenbosch 

WHAT TO EXPECT: Choose your gourmet pizza with a light and crispy base. FIND THEM: At events, festivals, Root 44 and Vineyard Oval Wednesday Nite markets. Image credit: bit.ly/1FyLaXT   All the food trucks can be hired for your own events including corporate functions, weddings and parties. Follow their twitter accounts for live location updates.