Chef Brady Foster, the award‑winning force behind Foster's Café & Catering at Ivy Tech's Fort Ben campus, is taking his kitchen on the road. His new food truck gets a soft launch today, pulling up to the Arts for Lawrence Visual Arts Center at 8970 Otis Ave from noon to 5 p.m. The pop-up gives Fort Ben regulars a chance to grab their campus lunch favorites without setting foot inside the college. It is the next step for Foster after a run of local cooking competitions and a growing catering business that has already pushed him well beyond campus walls.
Soft Launch Details
According to City of Lawrence, the Foster's food truck will hold a soft launch Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The truck is slated to park around the Visual Arts Center at 8970 Otis Ave, which Arts for Lawrence lists as the Visual Arts Center's address. The city describes the setup as a low‑key preview rather than a full grand opening, giving Foster a chance to test the mobile operation in front of a friendly neighborhood crowd.
From Campus Café To Mobile Kitchen
Foster opened Foster's Café & Catering inside Ivy Tech's Fairbanks Building in 2020 and has used that spot to build a loyal lunchtime following. As detailed by Ivy Tech Community College, he has gone on to represent Team Indiana at national competitions, which boosted his visibility around Central Indiana. The café's official site lists its Ivy Tech address and catering menus, and those existing offerings are expected to be adapted for quicker, truck-friendly service.
Local Ties And Menu
Foster's has become a familiar presence at city events, donating food and backing contests such as the police‑versus‑fire "Wingin' It" wing‑eating competition, as reported by City of Lawrence. Those appearances helped the café build a local fan base that now has a new way to track him down. During Sunday's soft launch, visitors can expect campus staples like loaded fries and barbecue sandwiches, along with rotating specials that show off the truck's range.
Where To Find Updates
For the original announcement, see the City of Lawrence Facebook post, and for menus and booking details head to Foster's Café & Catering. Arts for Lawrence maintains the Visual Arts Center address and event calendar for Fort Ben. This space will be updated if the truck announces a regular route or additional neighborhood pop‑ups.
