Food trucks have been trendy for the last few years and there’s currently no sign of slowing down these roving restaurants. Not only are food trucks staples of outdoor festivals and downtown lunch hours, but they have also become a popular catering choice for weddings, and it’s easy to see why: they’re convenient, fun, and perfect for a crowd!
If you’re considering asking your favorite food truck to cater your wedding reception, there are a few more hoops to jump through than with your typical wedding caterer. Here are six tips for having a food truck at your wedding.
1. Understand They Are an Outside Caterer
Before you book your favorite food truck to park outside your wedding reception, you’ll definitely want to clear it with your wedding venue first. Some wedding venues can be picky on which catering companies they work with in town and they may require that you use a “preferred” vendor from their list. If your food truck isn’t on their list, check to see if there is a fee you can pay to book an outside caterer. Depending on how much that fee is (or if they even make exceptions), it could get pretty pricey to include the food truck in your celebration.
If it’s important to you to have a food truck for the reception meal and you haven’t yet chosen a venue, be sure to only book those that will allow outside caterers. These venues will typically be those that routinely host local food festivals or are friendly to ...