Franklin the Food Truck & Catering Co is a food truck and catering business based at 7 Franklin Street in Pōrangahau, on the coast of Central Hawke's Bay. Food trucks and catering businesses in small rural towns usually serve events where a crowd gathers in one place, such as weddings, farm days, sports events, and community gatherings, because a mobile kitchen can go to the event instead of asking guests to travel. For people in Pōrangahau and the surrounding district, a local caterer means food can be arranged without a long drive to the city.