"They aren't just learning how to make food and drinks, but they learn about customer service, budgeting, work ethic and being part of a team."
The initiative launched in Rotorua on Saturday at the Te Aka Mauri family open day.
Hinewai Peri, 17, and Te Meiha Rolleston, 18, were the first recruits to work on the caravan.
Hinewai said she was excited for the opportunity to be involved and to start work.
Te Meiha said he was humbled to be the first to get experience through the programme.
Browning said he had plans for the caravan to become a regular feature at markets and events around the city. He said Rotorua had a strong tourism and hospitality industry.
"Tourism and hospitality is a huge part of Rotorua and if we can help get dedicated and motivated young people into meaningful work in these industries it is a win-win situation.
"A lot of people want to help young people get into employment, and this way they can do that through buying delicious food and drink - another win-win."
He said on the day Hinewai and Te Meiha were amazing.
"They wouldn't have been an employer's first choice before the weekend, but they are now.
"Hinewai started off really shy and nervous, but after an hour and a half she was smiling and happy and people were telling us how great an employee she was."
He said it was the busiest stall on the day and that spoke volumes about the amazing food and the work the team had put in.
"Hinewai and Te Meiha were buzzing at the end of the day, they just loved it."
Browning said the initiative wouldn't have been possible without the support of generous sponsors including RECT, Rotorua Lakes Council, Blackman Spargo, Jura Design, Toi Toi Manawa, Rotorua Sunrise, Rotary Rotorua North, Bidfood and Spark.