Crust Bucket: Gourmet Pizza Truck
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My name is Courtland Moses and I am a born and bred Connecticut local. By May of 2017 I plan to launch The Crust Bucket™: a food truck operation that brings to the people something that everyone cannot help but love: Wood Fired, Personal Artisan Pizzas. It is my mission to serve the very best quality fresh and local ingredients. Including my own handmade dough, charcuterie, fresh pulled mozzarella and chef grown spices from my very own garden. In addition to traveling to local events across CT (and eventually RI, NY, and MA!) such as concerts, fairgrounds, beaches and parks to name a few; we will also offer catering packages to many local offices and businesses, parties, weddings and other special events. Within five years I intend to branch out into large scale mobile catering operation that will offer a broader future for the company.
My love of cooking began at a young age over 17 years ago. I set out in kitchens as soon as I was old enough, soaking up as much knowledge as possible. I was eager to continue my education; attending the culinary program at Vinal Technical High School and The Culinary Institute of America. Since then, I have cooked across Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York and Florida in various styles of services and cuisines. My experiences have taught me that this industry requires more than just good food. I have learned that in order for a business to be successful one must have a firm grasp of their market, consumer base, finances, time management, personal dedication and attention down to the last detail. With that in mind, this project is one that I know will be successful, and I am 100% committed to make this happen.
As for the financial specifics of my operation, while I am still in the VERY early stages, I have already purchased the domain name, which I am creating personally and plan to launch by the end of August. My initial projections estimate $60,000 to put a down payment on the truck, the purchase of equipment and food, licensing, insurance, permit fees and marketing while allowing for $15,000 in working capital. I will be registering the trademark once the website and logo are finalized and over the next few months I will be working to secure a small business loan, as well as seeking out grants and investors. I currently only have around $9000, but great companies have been built on less. I believe in this company, I believe in my skills as a Chef, and what I may lack in capital I make up for in spades with determination.
I am proud of what I have achieved in my career, however, I have struggled for years to find a job where I can truly feel alive and proud of the food that I serve (and that would also garnish a livable wage.) My desire to run a kitchen of my very own has been my drive for as long as I can remember, but I never thought that I would be able to afford it, that it would always be out of my grasp. Crowd funding has provided a way for someone such as myself to turn their dreams into reality while a food truck concept will bring a new kind of freedom to my life and career. And so, with almost two decades of experience and knowledge into the subtleties of opening and managing a successful business, including cost control, hiring and training, social media marketing and event planning, I have decided that now is the time to be my own boss and build such a place.
I humbly ask that you donate whatever you can spare to help me build this vision. Every donation to my cause will be a gift that I would always treasure and each and every contributor’s name will be displayed on the wall of my mobile kitchen as a monument of gratitude. If you live nearby, come grab a bite and I will make you a pizza better than any you’ve ever had before, on the house!
Thank you SO much for taking the time to learn what I am about, please help me to reach my potential as a chef and entrepreneur!!
My name is Courtland Moses and I am a born and bred Connecticut local. By May of 2017 I plan to launch The Crust Bucket™: a food truck operation that brings to the people something that everyone cannot help but love: Wood Fired, Personal Artisan Pizzas. It is my mission to serve the very best quality fresh and local ingredients. Including my own handmade dough, charcuterie, fresh pulled mozzarella and chef grown spices from my very own garden. In addition to traveling to local events across CT (and eventually RI, NY, and MA!) such as concerts, fairgrounds, beaches and parks to name a few; we will also offer catering packages to many local offices and businesses, parties, weddings and other special events. Within five years I intend to branch out into large scale mobile catering operation that will offer a broader future for the company.
My love of cooking began at a young age over 17 years ago. I set out in kitchens as soon as I was old enough, soaking up as much knowledge as possible. I was eager to continue my education; attending the culinary program at Vinal Technical High School and The Culinary Institute of America. Since then, I have cooked across Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York and Florida in various styles of services and cuisines. My experiences have taught me that this industry requires more than just good food. I have learned that in order for a business to be successful one must have a firm grasp of their market, consumer base, finances, time management, personal dedication and attention down to the last detail. With that in mind, this project is one that I know will be successful, and I am 100% committed to make this happen.
As for the financial specifics of my operation, while I am still in the VERY early stages, I have already purchased the domain name, which I am creating personally and plan to launch by the end of August. My initial projections estimate $60,000 to put a down payment on the truck, the purchase of equipment and food, licensing, insurance, permit fees and marketing while allowing for $15,000 in working capital. I will be registering the trademark once the website and logo are finalized and over the next few months I will be working to secure a small business loan, as well as seeking out grants and investors. I currently only have around $9000, but great companies have been built on less. I believe in this company, I believe in my skills as a Chef, and what I may lack in capital I make up for in spades with determination.
I am proud of what I have achieved in my career, however, I have struggled for years to find a job where I can truly feel alive and proud of the food that I serve (and that would also garnish a livable wage.) My desire to run a kitchen of my very own has been my drive for as long as I can remember, but I never thought that I would be able to afford it, that it would always be out of my grasp. Crowd funding has provided a way for someone such as myself to turn their dreams into reality while a food truck concept will bring a new kind of freedom to my life and career. And so, with almost two decades of experience and knowledge into the subtleties of opening and managing a successful business, including cost control, hiring and training, social media marketing and event planning, I have decided that now is the time to be my own boss and build such a place.
I humbly ask that you donate whatever you can spare to help me build this vision. Every donation to my cause will be a gift that I would always treasure and each and every contributor’s name will be displayed on the wall of my mobile kitchen as a monument of gratitude. If you live nearby, come grab a bite and I will make you a pizza better than any you’ve ever had before, on the house!
Thank you SO much for taking the time to learn what I am about, please help me to reach my potential as a chef and entrepreneur!!
Organizer
Courtland Moses
Organizer
New Britain, CT