Food truck caterer at your wedding reception

As weddings increasingly focus on the guest experience, food and drink is the best way to ensure a memorable event. Whether that means serving pre-ceremony snacks, including elaborate wicker tables at cocktail hour, or offering upscale cocktails without a fight at the bar, there are many ways to do something unique in this department — and an increasingly popular choice is food truck weddings. .

"Catering is a big part of a wedding day, so it's a good place to do something different." I also think wedding caterers, in general, can get a bad rap - boring dry chicken and stuff - well, when the Food trucks popped up, this scene with creative dishes, it was a natural transition."

While food truck catering can be fun and exciting (and sometimes more budget-friendly), catering also has its own considerations and limitations. Read everything you need to know about hosting a food truck wedding before making the approach.

Wedding Food Truck

At first glance, food truck weddings may seem much more cost-effective than traditional caterers. In some cases, initial estimates for the latter can return to $100 per capita, while estimates for the former return to $15. That's a big difference.

When comparing catering offerings, you have to make sure you're comparing apples to apples, not apples to oranges."

Traditional catering deals usually include rentals, staff, and often drinks and desserts. Food trucks usually carry food and the truck... nothing more.

Another element to consider is insurance. Professional suppliers will have their own event insurance, but that doesn't always apply to trucks that aren't typically used on party circuits. If something goes wrong, these costs can be your responsibility, so you should make sure the truck you order has the correct documentation.

Pros and cons of a food truck wedding

The biggest advantage is clear: It will be a unique experience that your guests will not soon forget. For the foodie couple, it's also an opportunity to introduce non-residents to one of the best aspects of their wedding venue. "In Los Angeles, food truck culture is a sight to behold

I have many clients whose families live in Ohio but want a food truck at their wedding because it is so representative of our local culture.”

A food truck is also a great option for places that don't have traditional cuisine. If you're hosting a reception in a field or open space, in a private home, or in a completely unconventional location, a food truck can be a much simpler and more economical solution than creating a prep room from scratch.

Long waits for food can be a sore point at a food truck wedding, especially when everything is made to order. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce this. Consider asking your caterer to limit the menu to a few choices and have a few options as guests approach the service window. Many of the event's seasoned food trucks also offer the option of setting up a buffet table with their offerings off the truck so that guests can easily serve themselves.