The Kitchen Convoy
The Kitchen Convoy EP09 - Purple Basil - Surround Yourself With Support
Jan 24, 2026
Season 1
Episode 9
The Kitchen Convoy
Today we speak with Taylor Okerlund, from Plover, Wisconsin where he shares his love of Italian comfort food on Purple Basil.
The Kitchen Convoy is more than a podcast — it’s a ride-along through the stories, struggles, and successes of mobile food entrepreneurs. From smoky BBQ trailers in Texas to vegan smoothie vans in California, we uncover the grit, hustle, and heart behind the wheels. Visit us at kitchenconvoy.com
This podcast is sponsored by OrderUpApps.com — the easiest way to run your food truck business without the headache. You’ll get a custom branded app with:
Square integration
Push notifications
Order ready alerts
Arrival alerts
Third-party delivery integration (without the fees!)
And much, much more
If you would like to see your food truck showcased on the kitchen convoy, send an email to thekitchenconvoy@gmail.com. You can also go to our website, kitchenconvoy.com, scroll to the bottom, fill out our short form, and hit the big orange 'submit' button. Or, if you have a thought-provoking question that you think one of our professional food truck operator guests might be able to answer for you, you can send that email to thekitchenconvoy@gmail.com also.