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Kaitlyn
Just Said Yes March 2022

Food trucks at wedding

Kaitlyn, on November 15, 2020 at 8:11 PM Posted in Wedding Reception 1 12
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I’m planning a wedding for October 2022. I found a barn I love and I saw a couple that married there before used a food truck or 2 which I love the idea especially to keep costs down! This venue is basically only providing tables and chairs and has no vendor restrictions and I believe I have to pay a little extra for them to set up and tear down. So doing food trucks might be hard logistically everyone will just throw away their own trash? Do I buy nice plastic plates and utensils to have the food truck use so the table settings look nice? Also I want the tables to have preset water and champagne toast but I assume I will just be hiring a bartender so not sure who will set that up or if they typically would? Any suggestions or ideas I would appreciate since this will probably be very DIY but I’m considering hiring a day of coordinator for help

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Latest activity by Katie, on November 17, 2020 at 5:15 PM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    A food truck I think would be a good idea if you don’t have a lot of people - otherwise I’m not sure how fast they could serve everyone
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    Super October 2022
    Michele ·
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    Food trucks generally provide their own disposable plates and silverware. However they take forever and a year to serve people. Think like when you're at the state fair and the lines are long and slow. That is how food trucks are. If you have 2 or more, you have to pay each for the guest count times the number of trucks.


    If you're wanting to save money, have a favorite local Mexican/Chinese restaurant cater and hire serving staff via Thumbtack.com.
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  • Kaitlyn
    Just Said Yes March 2022
    Kaitlyn ·
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    I will have about 90-100 people max and I was planning on two different types of trucks. I was hoping they could have smaller selections and have some already prepped. Also was planning each table be called one at a time to help with congestion in the line area. Plus if covid is still an issue then that’s socially distant
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  • Mrs. Spring
    Master April 2021
    Mrs. Spring ·
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    Yes, i was questioning this as well. How can they serve everyone
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    SLY ·
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    We've been to a wedding that had a food truck for cocktail hour and it went great! It was a huge hit among guests because it was something unique at the time. I don't think it would be an issue if you had 2 serving your guest count. Def. make sure that you note any guest allergies or dietary restrictions. Also ask the food truck caterer if they supply their own plates & utensils, most of the time they do, but it doesn't hurt to double check!

    I won't be any help on your question about the drinks, but I would assume you wouldn't have to pay for a bartender because if their preset, then technically they aren't bartending? Maybe the venue's provided staff would be the ones to preset the table & drinks?

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  • RaylaSan
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    RaylaSan ·
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    We'll be having a food truck at our wedding, but we'll also be having another caterer come in with appetizers as well.
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  • Kaitlyn
    Just Said Yes March 2022
    Kaitlyn ·
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    That’s a great idea! How many food trucks are you having and how many guests are you having?
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  • RaylaSan
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    RaylaSan ·
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    Only one food truck for 150 people, but they come with a salad bar, so that's nice.


    The food will take a while to come out, but at least we have the appetizers to quell their appetites.
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  • Kaitlyn
    Just Said Yes March 2022
    Kaitlyn ·
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    That is a really good idea! I will probably do the same because that solves a lot of my questions, thanks!
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  • RaylaSan
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    RaylaSan ·
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    If you are, I recommend just getting one food truck to cut costs because many food trucks have a minimum guest requirement. My food truck had a minimum of 120 guests required.


    Also interview multiple food trucks, and see which food truck offers more of what you're lookingnfor. For example, one food truck I inquired with had a deal where each guest got an entree with a choice of soda they wanted, while the one I chose came with a salad bar.
    Best of luck!
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  • Kaitlyn
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    Kaitlyn ·
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    Yes I was considering two at first but to keep costs down I’ll do 1 and then cater the appetizers because that would work best. Thanks for the advice!
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    Katie ·
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    We are having a food truck/caterer. He will be using the truck/trailer to prepare the food and serving it at a buffet and providing everything. They even offer to have more hands on service. So just because it’s a “food truck” doesn’t necessarily mean they will be making the food slow/individually!
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