ABOUT DER WURSTWAGEN
Der Wurstwagen (German for 'the sausage cart') is a mobile food unit operating in the metro Detroit area. We serve German street food with a strong emphasis on authenticity, replicating as best we can the fare that is typically offered in Germany with items such as custom-made poached Weisswurst (white sausage), Bratwurst and Knackwurst in a European bread roll with German mustard, and Currywurst - one of the most popular street foods in Germany.
You can typically find us at various breweries, farmers markets and events. Please see our Upcoming Events page or our Facebook or Instagram pages for our schedule.
You can also contact us about any private event inquiries.
HISTORY
Der Wurstwagen opened on German American Day, Oct. 6th, 2023 and is owned by German-trained Chef Brian. Brian has a long history as a chef, having been classically trained in German cuisine and European and French fine dining. In the Detroit area, some may know him as a former Chef de Cuisine of Essen on Main (Royal Oak) or Carpathia Club (Sterling Heights), or as a Chef de Partie at Bistro 82 (Royal Oak). In Germany, he completed his 3-year culinary apprenticeship program and also worked a number of years at various fine dining restaurants and caterers in the Wuppertal and Remscheid area, including a Michelin restaurant.