Freshly, grilled and fried made-to-order food

City Cookout brings made-to-order street food, scratch-made cookout classics straight to your neighborhood, bar or private event.

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Crafted with passion, served hot

At City Cookout, we believe mobile dining should never compromise on quality. Every item we prepare begins with premium cuts of meat, locally sourced ingredients, and secret seasoning blends perfected over years at the grill. Everything is prepared fresh when you order, ensuring a piping-hot, unbeatable bite each time you step up to our window.

From lunchtime stops across Uptown Charlotte to bustling weekend taprooms and corporate lunch catering, our food truck delivers an unforgettable backyard cookout atmosphere wherever we park. Taste the smoky, savory difference that careful preparation and genuine North Carolina hospitality make.

Our specialty menu

Starters and bites

Loaded brisket fries - $11.50

Crispy hand-cut fries smothered in smoked cheddar, chopped beef brisket, scallions, and signature house BBQ sauce.

Smoked wings (6 pcs) - $10.00

Slow-smoked jumbo chicken wings flash-fried for crunch, tossed in tangy Carolina gold or sweet heat rub.

Fried green tomato sliders - $9.50

Crisp cornmeal-crusted green tomatoes paired with pimento cheese spread on toasted brioche buns.

Crispy corn hushpuppies - $6.50

Golden sweet corn fritters served piping hot with our whipped honey butter dip.

Pork belly burnt ends - $12.50

Tender, caramelized pork belly bites glazed in local maple bourbon glaze with pickled jalapeños.

Cookout street corn - $7.00

Charred sweet corn on the cob dressed with chipotle crema, cotija cheese, cilantro, and smoked paprika.

Skillet mac bites - $8.00

Four-cheese macaroni rolled in panko breadcrumbs and fried golden, served with spicy ranch.

Southern pickle chips - $6.50

Tangy dill pickles lightly battered, flash fried, and paired with house remoulade.

Mains and sandwiches

The signature smash burger - $14.50

Two seasoned beef patties smashed crisp with aged white cheddar, grilled onions, dill pickles, and cookout sauce.

Carolina pulled pork roll - $13.50

Hickory-smoked pulled pork shoulder, tangy cider slaw, and vinegar mop sauce served on a buttered potato roll.

Smoked brisket platter - $18.00

Thick-cut pepper crusted brisket served with braised collard greens, Texas toast, and house pickles.

Hot honey fried chicken sandwich - $14.00

Buttermilk-marinated chicken breast fried crispy, drizzled with hot honey, layered with house slaw and pickles.

Sweets and drinks

Bourbon peach hand pie - $6.00

Flaky pastry filled with spiced local peaches and brown sugar, topped with vanilla glaze.

Banana pudding cup - $5.50

Traditional southern vanilla pudding layered with fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and whipped cream.

Campfire s'mores brownie - $6.00

Fudgy chocolate brownie baked with graham cracker crust, toasted marshmallow, and chocolate drizzle.

Southern sweet tea - $3.50

Freshly brewed black tea sweetened southern style, served ice cold with fresh lemon wedges.

The food truck experience

From the sizzle of the flat-top grill to the rich aroma of hardwood smoke, City Cookout delivers the energetic vibrancy of street-side dining with restaurant-grade technique and presentation.

"City Cookout parked outside our office building and totally made our week. The smash burger is without question one of the best burgers I have ever eaten in Charlotte."

Marcus Vance

"We hired City Cookout for an outdoor corporate lunch and they served over one hundred people effortlessly. The food arrived hot, quick, and bursting with smoky flavor."

Rachel Higgins

"The brisket fries and pulled pork are worth following the truck anywhere in town. Friendly staff and consistently incredible food every single visit."

David Torres

Track down the truck today

We update our schedule and locations weekly so you always know where to find your next meal. Check out our upcoming stops across Charlotte breweries, parks, and downtown plazas.

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