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Hot Off the Press

American Comfort, Grilled Cheese, Sandwiches

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Entrees

Cuban Panini

Cuban Panini

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$14.49
Caprese Panini

Caprese Panini

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$13.49
Brisket melt

Brisket melt

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$15.99
Ham and Cheese Melt

Ham and Cheese Melt

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$12.49
Chicken Pesto Panini

Chicken Pesto Panini

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$14.49
Chicken Philly Melt

Chicken Philly Melt

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$14.49
Crispy Chicken Tender basket

Crispy Chicken Tender basket

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$13.99
Kickin' Chicken
Spicy

Kickin' Chicken

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$13.99
Big Piggy

Big Piggy

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$14.49
Easy Cheesy
Vegetarian

Easy Cheesy

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$10.49
Red Pepper and Pesto Melt
Vegetarian

Red Pepper and Pesto Melt

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$13.49

Sides/Apps

Buffaloaded mac n cheese

Buffaloaded mac n cheese

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$9.49
Brisket mac

Brisket mac

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$9.99
BBQ pork mac

BBQ pork mac

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$9.49
Veggin' Out
Vegetarian

Veggin' Out

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$12.49
Texas Taters

Texas Taters

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$14.49
Creamy Mac and Cheese

Creamy Mac and Cheese

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$6
Porky Puffs

Porky Puffs

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$13.99
Tater Tots

Tater Tots

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$5.99

Dessert

Oreo Mousse Cake

Oreo Mousse Cake

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$5

Drinks

Soft drink

Soft drink

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$2

Hot Off the Press Schedule

Corporate Center One

2202 North Westshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33607

9/5/2025, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Oakstead Community

3038 Oakstead Boulevard, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34638

9/5/2025, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Corporate Center 2

4211 West Boy Scout Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33607

9/8/2025, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Pinellas County Sheriff's

10750 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL, 33778

9/9/2025, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Rec Center

9/10/2025, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mirada Community

30874 Setter Palm Road, San Antonio, FL, 33576

9/11/2025, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

About Hot Off the Press

There's something delicious waiting for you at the Hot Off the Press Food Truck in Tampa! Our menu of perfectly grilled and pressed Paninis is made with the freshest ingredients, in house cooked meats and savory homemade sauces. This menu has something for everyone! It's extra Extra, read all about it! We even do local Catering with options for all occasions. Let us do the cooking while you kick back and actually enjoy your next event!

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4.77 (1393 reviews)

Rebecca S.

August 2025

I was home and didn’t plan on going back out. I got a pop up that the Melt Machine was a few minutes away. I placed an order and left my house for a grilled cheese and tots! LOVE the Melt Machine!!!!

Allen Z.

August 2025

... The food was truly delicious, the pork was best I ever had.

Noelle S.

August 2025

it's amazing food! I got two meals out of it. Will definitely order from again

Jody A.

August 2025

Crispy taters under Mac and cheese and bbq pork Delicious

Ron E.

July 2025

Order was ready on time and the combination of the sandwich with the side of tots was delicious and a bargain.

Julianne G.

July 2025

Cuban is the best—super yummy! My daughter loved the Mac and cheese and my husband said the pulled pork was great too!

Karol Q.

July 2025

The food is so good I accidentally order the day prior thinking it was for yesterday out of excitement LOL thank you

Chelsie K.

June 2025

Awesome that they have gluten free bread! So hard to find a panini sandwich around here I get SO excited when you come to our community! Great job! 🤩

Danica J.

June 2025

It was really really good! And my family normally doesn’t like tots but all of really liked these!!! 10/10 would eat again

Jim T.

May 2025

Chicken Philly panini and ham and cheese were very good as were the tater tots and dessert (chocolate cake).

Recent Catering Events

Event

June 2025, Dunedin, FL
300+ attendees

Wedding

May 2025, Polk City, FL
100+ attendees

Hospital

May 2025, Brandon, FL
100+ attendees

Event

December 2024, Tampa, FL
200+ attendees

Holiday Parties

December 2024, Temple Terrace, FL
100+ attendees

Employee Appreciation

December 2024, Tampa, FL
100+ attendees