SABOR Food Truck Is Here, Locally Serving Global Flavors
There's a new food truck rolling through Sonoma County, and it's worth knowing about. SABOR Food Truck is a mobile kitchen launched by Sonoma Family Meal, a Petaluma and Sonoma Valley-based nonprofit with deep roots in food access and culinary job training. Whether you're looking for a standout lunch spot, a unique family food service experience, or a vendor for your next event, SABOR brings something genuinely different to the table.
Key Takeaways
SABOR Food Truck is a new social enterprise by Sonoma Family Meal, currently serving delicious global eats at community events and markets across Sonoma County.
The menu is globally inspired: drawing from Haitian, Thai, and Middle Eastern culinary traditions, with vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options.
Every order you place supports tuition-free culinary job training and meals for food-insecure neighbors in Sonoma County
What Is SABOR Food Truck?
SABOR is a mobile food truck run by Sonoma Family Meal, a Sonoma County nonprofit that fights food insecurity through culinary job training and community meal programs.
The truck grew directly out of a student-run pop-up café that operated from SFM's Petaluma kitchen. Students created dishes inspired by their own cultural backgrounds, and the response was strong enough to take it mobile. SABOR is now a full social enterprise: it generates revenue that funds SFM's nonprofit programs while giving culinary students and graduates real, paid work experience.
In short: when you eat at SABOR, you're getting great food and putting money back into the local community.
What's on the Menu
The menu is compact and focused, a few standout dishes done well. Expect globally inspired recipes with fresh ingredients and real depth of flavor.
Signature Sandwiches
Haitian Griot Banh Mi (DF) — $15: Haitian Kreyol marinated pork shoulder or chicken, pikliz slaw, garlic mayo, and fresh herbs on a toasted baguette.
Spicy Thai Chicken Sandwich (DF) — $15: Thai marinated grilled chicken or tofu, spicy mayo, somtum (papaya slaw), and cilantro. Sub tofu to make it vegan and dairy-free.
Middle Eastern Sandwich — $16: Ground lamb, tahini yogurt, cucumber, tomato, Kalamata olive tapenade, and feta on housemade pita bread.
Global Bowls
Haitian Griot Bowl (GF) — $14: Haitian Kreyol marinated pork shoulder or chicken over white rice and beans, pikliz slaw, and garlic crema.
Spicy Thai Bowl (VG, GF, DF) — $14: Thai chicken or tofu over white rice with somtum, sweet peppers, cilantro, and sweet chili sauce.
Middle Eastern Bowl (V) — $16: Ground lamb over house rice or local greens with tomatoes, cucumber, and yogurt-tahini sauce.
Add-Ons and Drinks
Sub tofu or mushrooms on any bowl or sandwich
Add avocado — $3
Side sauce — $1
Seasonal Agua Fresca or Housemade Lemonade — $5
Water — $3
Quick note on dietary labels: VG = Vegan, V = Vegetarian, DF = Dairy-Free, GF = Gluten-Free. Several dishes are naturally gluten-free or dairy-free, so there's genuinely something for most diets.
The menu is subject to change as SFM's culinary team continues to develop new dishes. Follow @sabor_food_truck on Instagram for the latest.
Where to Find SABOR This Summer
Right now, the truck has a regular lunch spot:
Sonoma Tuesday Night Markets Tuesday nights, through August | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
It also pops up at community events and markets across Sonoma County. The best way to stay current is Instagram, @sabor_food_truck is where new locations and specials get announced first.
Why This Is More Than a Food Truck
SABOR is part of how Sonoma Family Meal funds its work without relying only on donations.
SFM runs on an Employment Social Enterprise model, a structure where revenue-generating services like the food truck help pay for the nonprofit's programs. Students in SFM's tuition-free Culinary Job Training program work in real kitchens, including SABOR, as part of their training. Graduates get paid job experience and connections to local employers like SingleThread, Hog Island Oysters, Sarmentine Bakery and others.
Every time someone orders from SABOR, they're directly contributing to:
Tuition-free culinary job training for people facing employment barriers
Approximately 7,000 fresh meals per month for food-insecure neighbors across Sonoma County
Economic opportunity for culinary students and graduates who need it
This is what family food service looks like when it's built around the community, not just a transaction.
Book SABOR for Your Event
SABOR is available for private bookings, breweries, wineries, community gatherings, and personal celebrations.
Bringing a food truck to your event is a low-hassle way to feed a crowd with food people will talk about. With SABOR, the booking also supports Sonoma Family Meal's programs, so your event does a little good in the process.
To inquire about booking, fill out the online inquiry form.
What to Do Next
Follow SABOR on Instagram Head to @sabor_food_truck to see current locations, new menu items, and event announcements.
Come find the truck SABOR is at the Sonoma Night Markets on Tuesdays from 5-8pm. Show up hungry!
Book SABOR for your event Fill out the inquiry form online to ask about availability for breweries, wineries, or private gatherings.
Get a gift card You can purchase a SABOR gift card online, a solid option for the person who wants a good meal and a good reason behind it.
Come Find Us or Bring Us to Your Event!
SABOR is out there doing what Sonoma Family Meal has always done: feeding people well and creating opportunity in the process. If you want to come out for dinner, or bring that family food service experience to your next event, the team is ready to make it happen.
Want to Learn More? Contact Sonoma Family Meal:
📞 Call (707) 978-2340
💸 Donate to Sonoma Family Meal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SABOR Food Truck?
SABOR is a food truck run by Sonoma Family Meal, a Sonoma County nonprofit. It serves globally inspired food (drawing from Haitian, Thai, and Middle Eastern cuisines) with proceeds supporting SFM's culinary job training programs and community meal services.
Where is SABOR Food Truck located?
You can find our food truck at the Sonoma Night Markets on Tuesdays from 5 to 8pm. It also appears at community events and markets around the county. Follow @sabor_food_truck on Instagram for updated locations.
Does SABOR have vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes. Several dishes are labeled VG (Vegan), GF (Gluten-Free), DF (Dairy-Free), or V (Vegetarian) directly on the menu. You can also substitute tofu on most bowls and sandwiches.
How much does food at SABOR cost?
Sandwiches are $15–$16 and bowls are $14–$16. Drinks run $3–$5. Add-ons like avocado are $3.
Can I book SABOR for a private event or venue?
Yes. SABOR is available for breweries, wineries, community events, and private gatherings. Submit an inquiry through the form online or call (707) 978-2340.
How does eating at SABOR support the community?
Revenue from SABOR funds Sonoma Family Meal's tuition-free Culinary Job Training program and its food security meal services. SFM prepares roughly 7,000 fresh meals per month for food-insecure residents across Sonoma County.
Who runs SABOR Food Truck?
SABOR is operated by Sonoma Family Meal's culinary team, including current students and graduates from its Culinary Job Training program. The truck grew out of a student-run pop-up café that became popular enough to go mobile.