Mandy’s Wedding Catering Tips: Volume 1:
What to consider when hiring the ideal food truck for your
wedding.
Greetings Nearly-weds
and Congratulations on your upcoming BIG DAY!
The last several years, we have catered over a hundred
weddings or wedding events from our food trucks. Many couples are leaning
towards a more unconventional and unique form of catering for their special day
or weekend! They are looking for a less expensive, lower fuss option, that
their guests will remember for years to come. I mean how many weddings have YOU
been to where you got to say, “I ate from a food truck?” With more and more
folks (in Colorado especially) wanting to “do the I DO’s” in the mountains,
campgrounds, lakes, barns and backyards…our food truck catering has become
quite popular. Food trucks can roll up to just about any location, serve their
cuisine, and roll out. Making it quick and easy, so you can get onto dancing,
toasts and all the fun that follows.
With that, I have put together a few helpful tips on what to
consider when hiring a food truck and how to find the best one to suite your
needs.
Tip #1: Timing
I’d say one of the biggest issues couples can run into with
food truck catering, is making sure their guests are served in a timely manner.
I have heard stories of food trucks taking over 3 hours to get dinner served. 3
hours that has now cut into their time to do toasts, special dances, cake
cutting, etc. Not to mention, their allotted time at the venue. While food is
big component at a wedding, it shouldn’t interrupt the flow of the day. It
should go quick, be easy, be delicious and get everyone fulfilled so you can
move onto the next portion of the evening. I suggest hiring a food truck that
can have 100 people served in an hour. Dinner should not exceed 2 hours. You
and your guests will be grateful for it.
Tip #2: Variety
It’s important to make sure you pick a truck that has nice
variety of food options for your guests. Yes, it’s MOST important that you and
your partner are excited about what you are serving, considering your guests is
also key. They have taken time off from work, some have travelled or spent
money to be there. Take care of them. Find a menu that meets unique dietary
needs (vegan, gluten free, etc) and something that the kids will enjoy as well.
Tip #3: What’s
Included?
Since food trucks don’t claim to be a “full service”
catering company, it’s important to ask them what they will provide. Most food
trucks plan to serve for a couple hours, then roll out. They don’t typically provide bussing of
tables, clean up, or help with set up or tear down. However, with most food
trucks, these services can be provided for an additional charge upon
request. Have a clear conversation with your
food truck caterer, about what they provide and won’t provide. And also make
sure that your venue understands the difference between a “full service”
catering company and a “food truck catering” company. If the venue requires the caterer to handle
more then they are contracted to do, you can run into some issues at the end of
the night.
These are my first 3 tips! There are of course, many more.
Lookout for next week’s blog, for additional helpful tips, suggestions and insights.
Happy Planning!
PS: Interested in speaking with the Crock Spot catering team
about YOUR upcoming BIG DAY? Email us at mandy@thecrockspot.com
or call us at 720-675-7720. OR simply
fill out an inquiry form on our websites catering page.
Don’t forget to ask about this month’s catering promotion! It’s SIMPLY GORGEOUS! Just like you!
