Ep 2. Food Trucks Ahoy!

In The Great Food Truck Race season 12 episode 2 titled "Food Trucks Ahoy!", the six remaining teams continue the race in sunny Long Beach, California. Tyler Florence welcomes the teams on board the historic Queen Mary ship, where they learn that they will be cooking for a large crowd of tourists and locals.

The teams must prepare two dishes that reflect the Queen Mary's history and elegance, using local seafood and ingredients that fit within their $600 budget. Some teams struggle to come up with creative dishes that fit the challenge, while others try to stand out with bold flavors and presentation.

As the teams start cooking and serving the customers, they encounter various challenges, including limited workspace and unexpected weather changes. Some trucks struggle to keep up with the demand, leading to long lines and unhappy customers.

In addition to the Queen Mary challenge, the teams are also given a side challenge where they must sell their signature dish to beachgoers. The team that earns the most money will win an advantage in the main challenge.

As the day comes to an end, Tyler and the judges evaluate each truck's dishes, taking into consideration the customer feedback and the team's overall performance. At the end of the day, one team will be eliminated from the competition, and the remaining five will continue on to the next challenge.

Overall, "Food Trucks Ahoy!" is a high-stakes episode full of challenges and twists, as the teams continue to battle it out for the grand prize of $50,000 and their own food truck. Will your favorite team come out on top? Tune in to find out!