3 Slips to Avoid When Holding a Food Truck Catering for Your Wedding

Many food trucks nowadays are catering different functions and events in Philadelphia—including weddings. Food truck services cost a lot less per head as compared to traditional catering. Plus, you get to make sure that the food served to your guests are freshly prepared and served right from the window. You also don’t have to worry about the mess that comes after because all the utensils used are disposable.

If you want your wedding theme cool and laidback, food truck catering sure is a great way to go. In organizing your food truck wedding, however, be careful not to commit the following mistakes that could get things haywire:

1. Not updating the vendor of changes in your attendees

Mobile food vendors usually plan their menu and begin ordering ingredients for large events days in advance. They work hard to ensure that they prepare enough food for the number of attendees they expect to serve. It is therefore important to provide them an approximate headcount in order to avoid shortage or wastage. As the wedding date nears, make sure that the vendor is informed of any changes in the expected number of attendees at least two days prior to the event.

2. Not considering food preferences of the guests

Food trucks serve a bunch of gourmet foods: sandwiches, cheesesteak, tacos, burgers etc., and you can always choose what to serve your guests from your vendor’s diverse menu. What about vegetarians or those with food allergies, though? They may not enjoy the food as much as the other guests. While you may turn to Philadelphia vegan restaurants to serve special meals for them, you can also just hire vendors that serve vegan and gluten-free foods aside from typical food truck goodies, like Jerry’s Kitchen.

3. Not getting extra help

Food trucks are trendy and cost-savvy but the last thing you’d want is to have your hungry guest wait in line for long, the ladies’ feet aching on the heels. Instead of having them order up at the truck window, depending on your number of guests, see if the food truck will allow you to hire extra staff to bring food to the tables. The wait staff could also serve up drinks to keep your guests distracted while waiting for their food. The more guests you have, the more hands you need.

The above are just among the crucial things to remember in organizing a food truck wedding. Follow the tips to ensure things run more smoothly on your big day.

Sources
How to Do Food Trucks the Right Way at a Wedding, PopSugar.com
Source: The Insider’s Guide to a Food Truck Wedding, FoodRevolt.com