Off the Grid (food organization) facts for kids
Off the Grid is a cool company that brings together lots of food trucks and stands in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, USA. They create fun outdoor food markets and events.
What is Off the Grid?
Off the Grid is famous for making food trucks popular in San Francisco starting in 2010. They set up temporary food events in different places. These events include big public markets, catering for parties, and even food services for companies.
Public Food Markets
Off the Grid is most known for its public markets. Hundreds of people visit these markets every week. Imagine a big outdoor party with lots of food! It's like a night market or a bazaar, where many food sellers gather outside. They meet on certain days of the week.
At first, Off the Grid markets were only in San Francisco, California. Now, you can find them all over the Bay Area.
How Off the Grid Started
A person named Matt Cohen owns and runs Off the Grid. He got the idea for these mobile food events while teaching in Japan. In Japan, he saw street vendors driving around. They would cook and serve food right from the back of their vehicles.
The very first Off the Grid event happened on June 25, 2010. It was at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. This first event had live music and vendors selling Latin and Asian food.
Growth and Variety
In 2010, Off the Grid opened three markets. By 2011, they had nine more! Today, there are 15 markets running every week. More than 200 different food sellers take part in Off the Grid events.
Each market offers many different kinds of food. Off the Grid changes the food sellers often, so every event is unique. You can find a wide range of international foods. This includes American, South American, Taiwanese, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, and Mediterranean dishes.
Besides the public markets, Off the Grid also offers other services. They do catering for large events. They also provide dining solutions for companies.
