# Build a Professional Food Truck Website

Complete step-by-step guide with code examples, templates, and best practices to create a website that attracts customers and grows your business.

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## What You'll Learn

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to create a professional food truck website from scratch.

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### Planning & Setup

Learn to plan your website structure, choose the right tools, and set up your development environment.

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### HTML Structure

Build the foundation with semantic HTML, proper structure, and accessibility best practices.

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### CSS Styling

Create beautiful, responsive designs that work perfectly on all devices and screen sizes.

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### JavaScript Features

Add interactive elements, forms, animations, and dynamic content to engage visitors.

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### Deployment

Launch your website live on the internet with free hosting and custom domain setup.

## Getting Started

Let's set up everything you need to build your food truck website.

### Code Editor

Download and install a code editor to write your website code.

VS Code (Recommended) Sublime Text Atom

### Web Browser

Use a modern browser with developer tools for testing.

Chrome (Recommended) Firefox Edge

### Project Folder

Create a organized folder structure for your website files.

    my-food-truck-website/
    ├── index.html
    ├── style.css
    ├── script.js
    └── images/
        ├── logo.png
        ├── hero-bg.jpg
        └── menu/

### Quick Start Template

Download our starter template to begin immediately:

Download Starter Template Preview Template

## HTML Structure

Build the foundation of your food truck website with proper HTML structure.

HTML

    <!DOCTYPE html>
    <html lang="en">
    <head>
        <meta charset="UTF-8">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
        <title>Miami Gator Bites - Authentic Florida Food Truck</title>
        <meta name="description" content="Miami's best food truck serving authentic Florida cuisine. Fresh gator bites, Cuban sandwiches, and more!">
        <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
    </head>
    <body>
        <!-- Header -->
        <header class="header">
            <nav class="navbar">
                <div class="nav-brand">
                    <img src="images/logo.png" alt="Miami Gator Bites Logo">
                    <span>Miami Gator Bites</span>
                </div>
                <ul class="nav-menu">
                    <li><a href="#home">Home</a></li>
                    <li><a href="#menu">Menu</a></li>
                    <li><a href="#location">Location</a></li>
                    <li><a href="#about">About</a></li>
                    <li><a href="#contact">Contact</a></li>
                </ul>
                <button class="mobile-menu-toggle">☰</button>
            </nav>
        </header>

        <!-- Hero Section -->
        <section id="home" class="hero">
            <div class="hero-content">
                <h1>Authentic Florida Flavors on Wheels</h1>
                <p>Experience the taste of the Everglades with our famous gator bites and Cuban-inspired dishes.</p>
                <div class="hero-buttons">
                    <a href="#menu" class="btn btn-primary">View Menu</a>
                    <a href="tel:+1-305-555-BITE" class="btn btn-secondary">Call Now</a>
                </div>
            </div>
        </section>

        <!-- Menu Section -->
        <section id="menu" class="menu">
            <div class="container">
                <h2>Our Delicious Menu</h2>
                <div class="menu-grid">
                    <div class="menu-item">
                        <img src="images/menu/gator-bites.jpg" alt="Gator Bites">
                        <h3>Famous Gator Bites</h3>
                        <p>Tender alligator meat, lightly breaded and fried to perfection</p>
                        <span class="price">$12.99</span>
                    </div>
                    <!-- More menu items... -->
                </div>
            </div>
        </section>

        <!-- Location Section -->
        <section id="location" class="location">
            <div class="container">
                <h2>Find Us Today</h2>
                <div class="location-info">
                    <div class="schedule">
                        <h3>This Week's Schedule</h3>
                        <ul>
                            <li><strong>Monday:</strong> Downtown Miami - 11AM-3PM</li>
                            <li><strong>Tuesday:</strong> Brickell - 11AM-3PM</li>
                            <li><strong>Wednesday:</strong> Wynwood - 11AM-3PM</li>
                        </ul>
                    </div>
                    <div class="map">
                        <!-- Google Maps embed -->
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </section>

        <!-- Contact Section -->
        <section id="contact" class="contact">
            <div class="container">
                <h2>Get In Touch</h2>
                <form class="contact-form" name="contact" method="POST" data-netlify="true">
                    <input type="hidden" name="form-name" value="contact">
                    <div class="form-group">
                        <input type="text" name="name" placeholder="Your Name" required>
                    </div>
                    <div class="form-group">
                        <input type="email" name="email" placeholder="Your Email" required>
                    </div>
                    <div class="form-group">
                        <textarea name="message" placeholder="Your Message" required></textarea>
                    </div>
                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Send Message</button>
                </form>
            </div>
        </section>

        <!-- Footer -->
        <footer class="footer">
            <div class="container">
                <div class="footer-content">
                    <div class="footer-section">
                        <h3>Miami Gator Bites</h3>
                        <p>Authentic Florida flavors on wheels</p>
                    </div>
                    <div class="footer-section">
                        <h4>Contact</h4>
                        <p>Phone: (305) 555-BITE</p>
                        <p>Email: hello@miamigatorbites.com</p>
                    </div>
                    <div class="footer-section">
                        <h4>Follow Us</h4>
                        <div class="social-links">
                            <a href="#"><i class="fab fa-facebook"></i></a>
                            <a href="#"><i class="fab fa-instagram"></i></a>
                            <a href="#"><i class="fab fa-twitter"></i></a>
                        </div>
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </footer>

        <script src="script.js"></script>
    </body>
    </html>

### HTML Best Practices

#### Semantic HTML

Use proper HTML5 semantic elements like `<header>`, `<nav>`, `<main>`, and `<footer>` for better SEO and accessibility.

#### Alt Text

Always include descriptive alt text for images to improve accessibility and SEO.

#### Meta Tags

Include proper meta tags for SEO, including title, description, and viewport.