Why you should hire a food truck for your next event
The food truck phenomenon has exploded over the last few years, and South Africans have embraced this trend. With their quality food, the affordable prices, and getting to enjoy the food in a relaxed environment amongst other food truck lovers – food trucks are well suited for South Africans and our lifestyle.
At first, food trucks were popping up at festivals, markets, and on random street corners. But they have slowly made their way into the event industry too. Food truck weddings are even becoming popular now! If you are considering hiring a food truck for your event, this article will show you both the benefits of having a food truck, but also some tips and guidance on how to ensure your event is a success.
Why should you hire a food truck for your next event?
Convenience
Don’t have a large kitchen for the caterers to prep the food in? No large hall to seat all the guests? This is no problem for food trucks, who can set up in almost any venue. Food carts work great in an indoor venue, and food trucks are better for outdoors. Food truck vendors will take care of all the setting up and breaking down, all you need to do is show up!
Quality
As the food truck trend has evolved and grown over the years, the quality of the food has greatly increased. Food truck owners are often chefs who want to work for themselves but without the expense and hassle of running a restaurant. The chefs can focus on creating amazing food for your guests!
The ‘cool’ factor
Food trucks are still very trendy – and that doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. So impress your guests by hiring one (or a few) food truck for your next event in Johannesburg. You can be sure that your event will be remembered for a long time!
Versatility
You can hire a food truck for a corporate event, a wedding in Johannesburg, a birthday party, or just to treat your employees to lunch. Food trucks fit in anywhere. And not only that – they are welcome anywhere! Guests love food trucks for the fun factor it adds to the event – and remember, food is one of the most important elements of any event.
Here are some tips to ensure a successful event when you hire a food truck in Johannesburg:
Hire enough trucks for the number of people
One food truck can feed approximately 100-125 people an hour. If you have more people – or you want your guests fed quicker, then consider adding more trucks. Keep in mind that food trucks may have a minimum required number of guests, to ensure it will be profitable for them. If you will be paying for all the food yourself, this will be easier to plan.
The essentials
Some food trucks will provide things like trash cans, cutlery and serviettes, and some don’t. Be sure to confirm this with your chosen vendor beforehand to avoid any unpleasant surprises on the day.
Another essential to keep in mind is parking. Is there space for the food trucks to park and set up, and for people to stand safely in front of the trucks? If you share a parking area with others, make sure you have permission to use the space first. Set the food trucks up on the perimeter of your event – this way they will not compete with the focus of the event.
Weather
If you are hiring a food truck, then it is a given that your guests will be ordering and (very likely) eating outside. Check the weather beforehand to make sure rain won’t interfere with your plans.
Planning the menu
While some food trucks provide custom menu options and some don’t, it is always a good idea to review the menu beforehand with the vendor. This is done to ensure they are serving food that you and your guests will enjoy. Also consider streamlining the menu and giving your guests a few options only. This will make the lines move quicker and avoid any complaints.
To hire a fun food truck with excellent food for your next event in Johannesburg, give us a call!