We're thinking about food trucks for our reception

People have noted here that the guests may wait in line a bit long. You can check how long it should take per person or couple. Maybe figure a minute per person as a starting point. 20 people would take 20 minutes. Would it be open for returning guests? Is that okay with you?

Possibly check what food is quickest. I would think tacos would be faster than hamburgers.

View Quoted Comment Also, ask how many people would be able to service your wedding for the same reason, if there's 2 or 3 people in there it would be faster than one person

Yes the problem with food trucks is the line ups. If you're having like 100 people that would mean that the person at the end could be in line for quite awhile.

I am curious to know why you and your fiancé are opting for food trucks. Is it because you have a connection to them in terms of loving the meal options, or if it is a way to keep costs down, etc?

I will voice the same concerns as others on this thread that the main problem with food trucks are the lineups. Most of the food does not roll out quickly enough if you have a wedding of 50+ guests. If you are having a micro or small wedding, a food truck is not a bad option. For larger weddings, a food truck can be great for late snacks or desserts.

If your motivation was to keep costs down, I would suggest looking at plated dinner options instead. Believe it or not, plated dinners usually come cheaper than buffet options (excluding lobster or high priced cuts of meat) because there is more portion control. If you are limited on budget, offer at minimum one meat option (chicken or beef) and a vegetarian option that is more hearty than a salad. Or, you can offer a chicken or beef option, and make a vegetarian meal a special order if you have guests with personal or dietary preferences.

Sometimes popular chain restaurants offer catering options, and these can be very affordable.

Regardless of food option, it is important that you have a reputable caterer, that you do a tasting before you book a caterer, that the caterer has enough space to park at the venue, and that meals are properly cooked, transported, heated and/or chilled.