Food trucks are all the rage these days, and it’s easy to see why. They offer an exciting twist on the traditional catered event, whether it’s at the office, a wedding venue or during a tailgate party. Food trucks are an increasingly popular way to attend events. In a survey of 2,671 consumers conducted by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), 75% said they were excited about attending food truck events in the future.
People happily approach a food truck for their meals.
One of the best things about an event is all the different experiences people can have in one place. With our multi-cuisine concept, you can provide a variety of culinary options by having your food truck at the next party or event you're hosting. Plus, our highly customized menu means that no matter what your event theme is, we'll be able to offer something delicious and affordable. If you are hiring a food truck for a corporate event, these advantages don't just make food truck events more enjoyable, but they can also help you get more exposure and improve your branding.
BBQ with jalapeños.
When planning an event, one of the most important things to think about is the size of your event. One food truck might be enough for a small dinner party, but if you’re throwing a large office picnic or hosting a wedding reception, you might need more than one. Talk with your event planner or a catering coordinator about how many food trucks are needed for your event and discuss whether you’d like them all at one location or have them in separate spaces. Make sure to discuss the cleanup. In most cases, you won't have to worry about cleaning up the trash from your guests.
Apart from having that hipster, retro charm that everyone seems to love these days, food truck prices are conventionally fair. Food trucks are ideal if you're on a tight budget. Food truck costs range from $10 to $35 per guest depending on the menu and services provided. With that in mind, know that food trucks usually offer three pricing structures are catering, attendee-pay, and business guarantee.
Price structures
Catering is the most common service offered for private events. Prices are set based on an agreed-upon menu and number of guests. Prices usually do not fluctuate too much unless your menu contains ingredients that are priced based on market costs.
Attendee-pay may be the best pay structure for you if you plan on having a large event and know that a lot of people will attend. Most food trucks aim to sell around 50 meals per hour, so plan accordingly when deciding the amount of food trucks you will hire. In most cases, if your event is a success, you can charge food trucks a set percentage of their sales.
Be prepared to guarantee business ff you’re the manager of an apartment complex, the representative of a small business, or the organizer for a small event. Running a food truck is not an inexpensive operation and thus food trucks may you to guarantee a minimum amount of sales. If the food truck is unable to meet their goals, you will be asked to cover the difference between actual sales and the agreed-upon minimum.
Customers line up in front of food truck.
When you hire an event food truck, all the headaches of the the meals become someone else's problem. However, before hiring a food truck for your next event, it is important to check what regulations apply in your area. Otherwise, you may not be able to operate legally or meet health codes.