Food trucks have become a trend , and there are currently no signs that their popularity will fade. Food trucks have become a popular catering option for weddings in addition to being a staple of outdoor festivals and downtown lunchtimes, and it's simple to understand why: they're practical, entertaining, and great for a crowd!
There are a few more hoops to clear than with your normal wedding caterer if you're thinking of having your favorite food truck cater your reception.
These six suggestions can help you have a successful food truck catering on your perfect wedding day.
1. Recognize that they're an outside caterer
You should absolutely get permission from your wedding venue first before scheduling your preferred food truck to park outside of your reception. Some wedding venues are particular about the caterers they work with within the area, and they can insist that you choose one of their "recommended" suppliers.
Find out if there is a cost involved in hiring an outside caterer if your food truck isn't on their list. It may get quite expensive to incorporate the food truck in your celebration, depending on how much that fee is (or whether they even allow exceptions).
If having a food truck for the reception meal is crucial to you but you haven't chosen a location yet, make sure you only reserve those that permit outside caterers. Usually, these places are ones that frequently organize regional food festivals or are amicable towards other people working in the local food business.
2. Make arrangements for the location of a food truck
Food trucks are quite large, even if they may appear small when a few of them are collected together. Because they take up a lot of areas, you'll want to make sure that your venue has adequate space for the food truck to park and for visitors to queue up to be served.
Access will also need to be considered. Your food truck might not be able to safely drive to your location or turn around to leave if the surroundings are hilly or the roads leading up to it are small. Last but not least, you must decide how close the food truck can park to the event. You don't want to make your guests walk over to the food only to have them walk back to the venue to eat it. This is crucial to remember, especially for your elderly guests who might not like a long walk in formal attire.
3. More trucks could be required
Do you have plans to feed a sizable crowd? You might want to think about hiring at least two food trucks unless your guest list is less than 50. While no one wants to wait an hour in line for dinner, this will help to shorten the line and provide your guests with more delicious options at your perfect wedding day.
4. Have a plan for extra servings
Because you adore their food so much, and it's probable that everyone else will, the whole idea of choosing your favourite food truck is to eat there. If your guests enjoy the cuisine as much as you do, be prepared for them to ask for seconds. This shouldn't be an issue, but to avoid running out of food before dinner is over, you should estimate your meal needs.
If you want to hire two food trucks, instruct them to make enough food for at least 75% of the guests to eat at the truck rather than having them split the food equally between the two of them. Tell each food truck to estimate 75 guests rather than 50, for instance, if you have 100 visitors. With this extra money, each visitor will be able to visit both trucks or have an appetizer from one and an entree from another.
5. Choose the location of the guests' meals
The ability to eat outside is one of the attractions of food truck dining, but depending on how your venue is set up, this may not be acceptable or even viable. If you want your guests to eat outside, you will either need to plan on bringing your own picnic tables or give the venue instructions to put up the tables outside. If your venue does not allow for outdoor dining, ask your guests to carry their meals back inside to their tables. If there isn't anywhere for them to sit, it shouldn't be too difficult for them to figure this out, but some more signs never injured anyone.
6. The details will depend on you
In contrast to a regular caterer, a food truck might not provide the same high level of service. For instance, a conventional caterer will probably inquire if linens, dishes, plates, and cups are required. If your food truck firm doesn't clearly say that they offer this service, you can presume you're on your own. Work with your food truck organizer to see what can be used if you require any particular serving utensils, plates, or cups, and be ready to give them what they'll require.
