POPULAR Melbourne food trucks that have been allowed to operate at Docklands to add variety and activity to the precinct have been banned after complaints from local traders.

Gumbo Kitchen, a trendy food truck specialising in spicy Cajun New Orleans cuisine, has attracted the ire of some local traders and Melbourne City Council, with the van's owner told they were no longer welcome at Docklands and would not be issued a new permit.

The mobile food vans. Gumbo Kitchen (right) will not receive a new permit. Credit:Joe Armao

Gumbo Kitchen owner Michael Cotter said they were hoping to trade at Docklands until March, when a new cafe was expected to open on Harbour Esplanade.

On Wednesday he was told the van, a regular at Docklands on Friday lunchtime, would not receive a new permit.