Spice Up Your Next Event with Food Trucks

February 6, 2013 // Event Services

Spice Up Your Next Event with Food Trucks

From corporate luncheons to full scale events, the possibilities are endless. Here are some tips to successfully integrate food trucks into your event. Finding a new twist for an event can be a challenge, especially when it seems as if you’ve tried everything. One proven idea that continues to gain in popularity is the use of food trucks. Incorporating food trucks in your next event can create a fun, relaxed experience for attendees, while also showcasing local flare or national cuisine. From corporate luncheons to full scale events, the possibilities are endless.

When planning your menu for a group with varying food allergies and preferences, you can avoid the possibility of excluding an attendee by selecting a variety of food options. Contrary to popular belief, there are many options for healthy, vegan and vegetarian options, as well as the more traditional options such as tacos, sliders and french fries. Also, most food trucks can provide a menu for all hours of the day – breakfast, lunch or dinner. What a great way to kick-off a morning corporate event for team members or a national conference with hungry travelers!

Despite the appeal of these popular trucks, many get stuck as they try to figure out how to integrate a food truck into their event. The first question is to identify the type of truck to feature – is it dessert, a lunch item, or breakfast? When are the trucks being used – for an afternoon conference break, a fun midday corporate lunch, or as the showpiece of the event? The next step is deciding where the trucks will be used – inside or outside, public space or private property?

Once the initial questions are answered, the next step is to coordinate the details. Be sure to work with an experience event management team or planner that not only understands the logistics of the actual truck – cooking equipment, space requirements, and power – but also the coordination of permits, venue/hotel regulations, city ordinances, and contracts. Understanding how to navigate these details is key to the success of your event.

While it requires some prep work – food trucks are the perfect addition to an upbeat event. The accessibility, theme, and uniqueness of each truck adds flair and most important, will create a lasting impression on your attendee. For more information on incorporating this unique element into your next event, contact our talented Event Services team!