When you’re planning any type of event, there is a lot to consider. There’s plenty to do after choosing a date, finding a location, and sending out invitations. There are things to figure out, like food, decorations, music and more. For now, we’re focusing on food and a unique way to include food at a get-together.
Let’s learn more about food trucks and how to book them!
According to the Oxford Living Dictionaries, a food truck is “a large vehicle equipped with facilities for cooking and selling food.”
Food trucks are run by businesses in most cases. For example, an individual who runs a donut shop may choose to start selling his or her donuts from a food truck as well. Some food trucks do not have brick and mortar restaurants though.
They can be found on city streets or in parks, among other places. They can also be booked for events, like parties and weddings.
There are countless types of food trucks. This is because essentially any restaurant could begin selling their food from a truck. The same goes for any other type of food service.
Naturally, there are more food truck options in larger cities where there are greater populations. This will generally mean that there is a diverse variety of foods in places that have more food trucks. This is not always the case though.
According to Orlando Food Truck Catering (http://orlandofoodtruckcatering.com/), food trucks can make the whole party planning process a lot easier on you. As mentioned, there is plenty to worry about. Purchasing, preparing, and serving food can take time and energy. Plus, refilling plates of food throughout the event can be a big distraction from the event itself.
Having a food truck at a party can take the pressure off of you to make enough food and to keep it well-stocked. It is also a great way to support a local business and introduce your guests to a potential new favorite type of cuisine.
In areas with a large number of food truck businesses, it shouldn’t be a challenge to find a great one to use!
You will have to pay a food truck vendor a deposit prior to the event. You might prepay for the food, which would allow the guests to get as much food as they’d like. You can also have the guests pay for their own food from the food truck.
It’s a good idea to book a food truck as soon as you begin planning an event. You don’t have to give the company all of the details at this point, especially if your guests are asked to RSVP.
Here are some basic guidelines to follow when beginning to book a food truck:
Keep in mind that some companies may not want to book events too far in advance. They might be looking for higher paying clients. This depends on the individual company though.
This depends on how many people are expected to come to your event. Food Trucks In recommends one food truck per 200-300 guests. This is for events that are solely revolving around food. If the event is not focused on food, a single food truck should be enough for 400-500 guests.
To be safe, it’s a good idea to speak with a food truck vendor about your particular event. They can give you more accurate recommendations based on their prior experiences. The numbers might depend on a few factors, including:
There are a couple of ways to find food trucks in your area. You may choose to go through a company that specifically finds food trucks for you. Food Trucks In is a good resource for locating trucks. You can also do an online search for “food trucks in San Francisco” or wherever you live.
Once you locate a food truck vendor (or a few), get in touch with them. Learn more about their business, rates, availability, and other options. It is a good idea to visit their restaurant, if possible. You can then get a taste of what they have to offer.
Once your guests have RSVP’d to your event, send the vendor or vendors an exact number. This will help you to finalize other plans and costs as well.
Make sure you know when and where you want the food trucks to be set up. They will need electricity, so try to find a spot where they can plug in. According to Biz Bash, a food truck should arrive an hour before the event starts. This gives them enough time to get set up.
Food trucks are a great way to take the pressure off of food preparation at a party. This gives you a chance to enjoy the party that you have spent time putting together. It’s important to keep track of all of the details that go into booking a food truck so that you know what’s going on. There is a variety of food truck options so you can find one to book for any event!
References:
English Oxford Living Dictionaries https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/food_truck
Food Trucks In https://www.foodtrucksin.com/truck-search
Roaming Hunger https://roaminghunger.com/
