Eastcoast Concession Trailers is an expert in crafting custom mobile kitchens and beverage trailers that transform culinary visions into thriving businesses. From entrepreneurs opening their first mobile kitchen to business owners converting existing brick-and-mortar establishments into mobile operations, the company serves a wide range of clients with diverse requirements. For any culinary venture, success depends on more than just having the right trailer. It also requires creating an efficient layout, selecting the right equipment and ensuring compliance with strict local health department standards. Eastcoast provides end-to-end guidance, beginning with clients exploring trailer options and continuing through design, equipment selection, health department approvals and final inspections. Distinguishing the company is its direct collaboration with local and state health departments, addressing regional requirements early on in the process. This approach ensures every trailer passes inspection the first time and allows clients to confidently launch their businesses on schedule. “We have developed strong relationships with our customers and we take pride in connecting personally with every trailer sale, no matter how many trailers they buy,” says Bill. Clients are invited to its 10,000-square-foot facility to explore a wide range of trailer sizes, layouts, and equipment options firsthand. “When clients visit, they step into a beautiful facility. It’s more than a visit, it’s an experience,” says Dan. Guided tours of in-production models allow visitors to visualize design possibilities and features and make informed decisions for their needs. They also provide virtual tours and engage virtually in detailed discussions about appliance selections and layouts. Eastcoast Concession Trailers’ consultative approach guides clients to make informed decisions early in the design phase. Clients collaborate closely participating in live 3D CAD drawings, suggesting changes before construction begins. Their state of the art technology allows customers to be inside their trailer virtually. This involvement saves time and helps prevent costly errors while ensuring the design functions optimally. They can also monitor every stage through a customer portal, which nurtures trust and builds long-term relationships.

The rise of the sober-curious movement has sparked demand for drinks that offer the depth, balance, and sensory appeal of a fine cocktail while promoting health and wellness. Kombucha fits this niche perfectly: it is alive, functional, and flavorful. But producing truly exceptional kombucha remains one of the most challenging feats in the beverage industry. That’s where Zachary A. Smith, a certified sommelier recognized by GQ as one of America’s most innovative beverage makers, brings his craft. Drawing on years of experience in wine tasting, cocktail creation, and sensory evaluation, Smith founded Dalai Sofia, a Charleston-based kombucha brand built on two pillars, including innovative flavor design and sustainable sourcing. Rooted in Charleston's Terroir Charleston, South Carolina, offers an enviable set of natural resources, including pristine Appalachian Mountain water, fertile farmland, sugar palms, and even a tea plantation. These elements enable Dalai Sofia to maintain local production, sourcing fresh herbs, botanicals, and fruit directly from nearby growers. Smith avoids extracts and pasteurized bases. “We steep whole fruits with their skins intact, much like making sangria, to capture natural tannins and aromatic oils,” adds Smith. The result is a layered flavor profile that avoids the flatness of sugary juices and makes full use of every part of the fruit. His approach to flavor creation mirrors the structure of a fine wine or expertly crafted cocktail. Every recipe at Dalai Sofia is crafted with a focus on pairing seasonally available ingredients and incorporating functional benefits, ensuring each flavor profile resonates with taste and purpose. Its signature blend, This Lil’ Peach, combines stone fruits from local orchards with cooling botanicals like mint and delicate rose petal accents—ideal for Charleston’s humid summers and even supportive of skin pH balance. Bucci Mane is another imaginative blend featuring a tropical mango flavor combined with lion’s mane mushroom and warm spices. Blue Magic (Appalachian blueberries, lemon verbena, spirulina) and Salty Ginger (Johns Island ginger paired with sea samphire) are also grounded in local ingredients and functional benefits. Even more specialized picks like The G-Spot deliver grapefruit, galangal, and pink peppercorn for a bracing, circulation-boosting brew.