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As the first local restaurant to ride the current trend of mobile food vending trucks when it introduced The Chilimobile in December 2008. Gold Star Chili now has an upgraded vehicle with a new look and completely Refurbished food preparation and serving equipment. These improvements give the Chilimobile more versatility as both a marketing vehicle and a rolling restaurant.

The new and improved Chilimobile is complete with the latest, food service equipment, including a steam table, grill, fryer, oven, stovetop and three refrigerators. Gold Star Chili will be deploying the new Chilimobile in a variety of ways, including:

Event Marketing

Gold Star Chili will sample and sell its famous Cheese Coneys from The Chilimobile at high-profile community events throughout Greater Cincinnati, a sampling of which includes:

  • Q 102 Party on the River
  • Paddlefest 2010
  • "I Bleed For Chili" Summer Tour Blood Drive with Hoxworth Blood Center
  • Brew Ha Ha at Sawyer Point
  • Findlay Market Chili Cookoff

Philanthropic Endeavors

The local chili chain will donate the Chilimobile as a silent auction bid item for local non-profit charitable, arts and cultural organizations as a way to raise additional funds. Winners will receive a "Cincinnati-Style Block Party" with the Chilimobile that will serve Cheese Coneys and 3-Ways for up to 100 people. To request the Chilimobile as a silent auction item, contact Charlie Howard, charlieh@goldstarchili.com.

Mobile Lunch Route

Throughout the summer, Gold Star Chili will launch "Lunch Runs" targeting areas throughout Greater Cincinnati with plenty of people but limited lunch options. The Chilimobile is also one of the food vending vehicles approved by Cincinnati City council to operate in designated locations Downtown. Chili lovers can follow The Chilimobile's whereabouts weekdays from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. by following Gold Star Chili on Twitter (@chilitownusa) and on Facebook.

Catering

Gold Star Chili will offer catering services from the Chilimobile for businesses, organizations and individuals to host a memorable Cincinnati-themed part or event. Chili lovers can book The Chilimobile for their next festival or celebration by calling the Gold Star Chili Event Team at 513.231.4541.