Today we’d like to introduce you to Mike Sullivan.
Hi Mike , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
After serving 6 years in a Marine corp., Mike careers started driving trucks till a back injury in 2000 ended that career. The passion mike always had for food led to his 2 yrs in a college acredited culinary School upon graduation Mike work in Fine Dining honing his skills which led to his stint as a Chef in Private Club Wachovia Stadium for the Philadelphia Flyers & Philadelphia 76ers sports teams. He moved on to become an Executive Chef at the biggest eatery at University of Penn Campus Student Dining. He later decided to Venture into his own Restaurant after multiple disputes with the landlord Mike decided to close his restaurant. After getting a taste of being his own boss and owning his own business he decided to get into a Foodtruck industry and personally built the first of a few foodtrucks that he has built and owned. CHEESE E WAGON was the first concept of gourmet grilled cheese that he got into. Cheese E Wagon later transform into
CHEW Philly Foodtruck when he moved to Arizona in 2018, the concept also changed and specialized AN authentic Philly Cheesesteaks from the only South Philly Foodtruck built in South Philly and Now operating in various parts of Southern Arizona. Mike met his wife Mary Jane when he traveled to Philippines in 2019 and eventually got engaged and married and brought her to United States of America which is now US Citizen and operating foodtruck that Mike built for her called Grilla From Manila which specializes in an Filipino Fusion specializes drinks. This concept can be also be found in various parts of Southern Arizona. Mike is contemplating a 3rd concept with another truck he has but hasn’t yet built who knows with the future holds for this dedicated, hardworking entrepreneur. Stay tuned. Location for Chew Philly can be found at www.chewphilly.com and Facebook page: Chew Philly Foodtruck and Grilla From Manila.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
My biggest challenges is trying to find qualified dedicated food service workers who are commited to the demand and stress on working on a foodtruck.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Chew Philly Foodtruck?
We specializes an authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and gourmet burgers with Fresh-Cut Freshcut, I am born and raised in South Philadelphia and grew around and eating authentic Philly Cheesesteaks for 50+ years. A happy customers that repeatedly come back and tell us how great our product is. If they want an authentic Philly cheesesteaks from an South Philadelphia born and raised entrepreneur seek out Chew Philly Foodtruck
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
The satisfaction we get from our pleased customers.
Pricing:
- Authentic Philly Cheesesteak $15
- Cheddar Bacon Burger wit fries $13
- Jalapeno Burger with Fries $12
- American Burger with Fries $12
- South Philly Burger with Fries $15
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.chewphilly.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/chewphillyaz
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chewphillyfoodtruck
