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Käsewerkstatt

2024-07-05T00:00:00+00:00

Enter the Käsewerkstatt</h2>
One morning earlier this year, I woke up and realized I had a space problem.</p>
I'd been trying to build out a workshop to tackle increasingly complex woodworking and plastic fabrication projects. After yet another disagreement with my girlfriend following my repeated violations of the "No-Sanding-and-Linseed-Oiling-Policy" in our living room, something had to change.</p>
I'm based in Berlin, where the housing market has gone completely haywire (quick shoutout in solidarity with Deutsche Wohnen und Co enteignen</a>). The reality: I won't be able to afford renting even a small workshop anywhere near Berlin anytime soon.</p>
As you'll notice in some of my other projects— Autoimmunitaet</a>, Commoning Cars</a>, or Dreams of Cars</a>—I'm quite opposed to the idea that parking private cars on public urban spaces should be considered normal.</p>

The Idea: Reclaiming Space</h2>
So the concept was born: reclaim that space as habitable zone, take back usable space from parked cars. I would install a mobile workshop inside a trailer—lockable, with enough standing and working space.</p>
As it turns out, food trailers fulfill these criteria quite nicely. I set out on a quest to find the cheapest food trailer available in Germany.</p>
Six weeks later, I found one near Munich, hauled it back to Berlin, and immediately started renovating it.</p>
From Workshop to Food Truck</h2>
Due to parallel developments, I was invited to sell food at the official premiere during Bergfest—a weekend format in Brandenburg an der Havel, initiated and organized by Zirkus Creativo</a>. Many thanks again for the invitation!</p>
I spent several afternoons renovating and outfitting the trailer, did my first-ever shopping at Metro (a local B2B foodstuffs market), navigated all the paperwork, and completed the necessary food safety courses and certifications.</p>
The Menu</h2>
For my debut, I chose raclette on fresh bread</strong>—a Swiss dish that's quite popular in Germany. Looking ahead, the trailer will tend more toward vegan offerings, but as a first test, I also sold a bruschetta combo. This turned out perfectly: the weather was hot, the bruschetta provided a light and refreshing option, and I could use the same bread for both dishes.</p>
The event was fantastic and started paying off the trailer investment (at least partially!).</p>

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The renovated food trailer ready for business</p> </li>
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Preparing fresh raclette</p> </li>
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Bruschetta and raclette combo plate</p> </li>
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Logo carved with the Shaper Origin</p> </li>
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Behind the scenes</p> </li>
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Ready to serve customers</p> </li> </ul> </div>
🧀 Visit Käsewerkstatt Official Page </a> </div>
Looking Forward</h2>
We received lots of positive feedback, and I'm looking forward to the next event. The trailer continues to serve its dual purpose: mobile workshop when needed, food truck when the opportunity arises.</p>
Want a food truck at your event?</strong> Get in touch! Contact: käsewerkstatt@petau.net</a></p>