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Seven Tips to Find the Perfect Food Truck For Your Summer Event

Food truck for events

Summer has finally arrived, which means it’s time to get outside! It also might mean that you are hosting an event and looking to hire a food truck. Whether you’re planning a company outing, a birthday party, a family reunion, or a neighborhood block party, selecting the perfect food trucks can make all the difference. In this blog post, we’ll explore tips for pairing the ideal food trucks for your summer events and how Truckster can make your event a success!

1. Know Your Audience:

Before selecting cool food trucks for your event, it’s important to understand the preferences and dietary needs of your audience. Think about the demographics, cultural backgrounds, and age groups attending your event. The good news is most food trucks will be able to accommodate specific dietary needs upon request. Determine if you have a few meals that should be available, or if you want it to be available for most or all of the participants (then you might actually consider a gluten free option or a vegetarian truck). If it’s a few meals, then you can include it in the additional notes in your catering request. If it’s for everyone, then consider choosing those specific cuisines for the request.

2. Research Food Truck Offerings with Truckster:

Don’t just Google “food trucks near me”. By using the Truckster app, you can conduct thorough research on the local food truck scene and explore the diverse food truck options available. Look for food trucks that offer a range of cuisines, from international flavors to local specialties. Check each food truck’s profile on Truckster for recommendations and reviews. 

3. Embrace Variety:

They say variety is the spice of life – and food trucks are no different! Consider selecting food trucks that offer different types of cuisine, such as Mexican, Asian, BBQ, vegan, or dessert-focused trucks. With Truckster, you can filter your food truck search with 54 different cuisine types. By providing a variety of options, you can cater to different tastes and preferences, ensuring that every attendee finds something they love. This variety also creates an exciting and dynamic atmosphere at your event.

Mexican Food Truck for event

4. Coordinate Menus:

If you’re selecting multiple food trucks for your event, it’s important to make sure that all of the menus complement each other. Look for trucks that offer a variety of menu items, allowing your guests to enjoy either apps, main courses, or desserts. Don’t forget to give your guests the option of selecting something more hearty or something lighter. Lastly, if you aren’t hiring multiple trucks, ask Truckster’s catering team which food styles are the best general crowd pleasers or will match your event the best!

5. Consider Speed and Efficiency:

During summer events, efficiency is key to keep the lines moving smoothly and prevent long waiting times (we wrote another blog post about that exact topic!). When choosing food trucks, consider their speed of service and capacity to handle large crowds. Ask about their past experience with similar events or rely on food truck experts like the Truckster catering team to provide you with their recommendations. Also, check to make sure that the food truck is set up with online ordering with Truckster, so guests can have the option to order ahead and skip the lines if they want.

6. Engage with Food Truck Operators:

Establishing good communication and rapport with food truck operators is essential. Reach out to them to discuss your event requirements, the number of attendees, and any special considerations, which can all be done through Truckster. Ask about their setup requirements, power supply needs, and any additional services they may offer, such as branding or customized menus. Building a strong relationship with the food truck operators will help ensure a successful partnership and a smooth execution of your event.

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7. Consider Aesthetics and Branding:

Food trucks can also contribute to the visual appeal of your event. Consider the aesthetics of the food trucks and how well they align with your event theme or branding. Be sure to visit the food truck’s Truckster profile to check out their truck photos. This attention to detail enhances the overall ambiance and creates a cohesive visual experience for attendees.

Pairing the perfect food trucks for your summer events requires careful consideration of your audience’s preferences, thorough research, and effective communication with the food truck operators. By understanding your audience, and utilizing Truckster’s catering service, your next summer event will be one people talk about for years to come!

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How to Throw a Party : 5 Party Planning Tips

If you haven’t heard the news, in-person events are back! After years of socially distanced gatherings, virtual happy hours and postponed weddings it’s finally time to grab our loved ones and celebrate. As we take on the post-pandemics ‘new normal,’ the event industry, like many others, has had to be resilient and learn how to adapt. People’s attitudes have shifted – “The pandemic has introduced a new concept to our thought-matrix: Is this essential? In other words, is it worth it?” Says  Teeg Stouffer, Co-founder of the American Association of Event Professionals. To address this concern, event planners across the world are shifting their focus and ‘experience-forward events’ are widely becoming the norm (pulling those newly defined introverts out of their houses!)

Most of us have probably forgotten how to throw a party. So, whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, corporate gathering, etc….we’ve put together 5 party planning tips for your next event to elevate the experience and throw a celebration your guests are sure to rave about for years to come.

  • Food Anywhere and Any Way You Want It…

How many weddings have you gone to where it’s the same basic choice of chicken or steak? I think we can all agree that the traditional, catered dinner we all know (and dislike) is one trend we should be leaving behind in 2022. With the wide variety of food trucks and cuisines they serve, why wouldn’t you choose something different. Mix and match cuisines to amplify variety, stick with strictly savory or forgo your traditional wedding or birthday cake for something exciting like churros. Food trucks for parties are totally unique and will provide your guests with an experience they’re not likely to forget.

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BONUS! Aside from the obvious delicious food and unlimited options… utilizing a food truck to cater your next event ALSO allows you to support local businesses! 

  • Let’s Be Real

Traditional photo booths might be a thing of the past, but that doesn’t mean people have stopped snapping pics. In fact, more than ever, people are looking for that perfect, instagrammable spot to strike a pose and flash a smile. According to many event planners, “creating a space that uses bright colors, textures, and/or florals, where guests can take selfies, is in”. An open space installation is great – this will allow guests to move around more naturally and interact to get those beloved candids.

People haven’t just changed how they want to take a picture, but also the type of picture they’re taking. All across social media people are dropping filters and their carefully curated feeds for a more ‘authentic’ version of them. There’s been a societal shift for us to all be more real online. Consider providing disposable cameras and allowing your guests to capture your event in the moment. You’ll be revisiting those classic instagram ‘photo dumps’ for years to come. 

  • Cheers & Hold the Alcohol Please!

As more and more people are ‘sober curious’ it’s becoming clear that you don’t need alcohol to have fun at an event. We’re expecting crafted mocktails to be a staple at all 2023 events. Instead of offering the usual boring substitutes like soda or water (yawn!) – cater to all of your guests and request your bartender or mixologist whip up a few non-alcoholic options that fit the vibe of your event. This small, but thoughtful, addition is sure to elevate any cocktail hour!

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Your curated cocktails and mocktails can also serve as decoration at your event. Champagne towers can still exist sans champagne… swap out the bubbly for a martini or spritz tower. Another trend we’re expecting to pop up more in 2023 is specialty cocktail walls. This party planning tip is the perfect way to pair form with function. 

  • Jammin’ to Live Music

Finding the right music and entertainment for your event is one of the biggest decisions! This will determine the vibe of your event. Do you want people to be up on the dancefloor and rocking out? Or are you hosting a more intimate gathering and want something soft in the background? A live solo musician can fit any and all of your needs. Event experts are expecting an increase in the number of solo performers to be booked for events in 2023. Providing the perfect combination of live music and a personalized setlist of your favorite tunes… we can understand the hype!

  • The Classics are Getting a Color Makeover

If you’re attending a wedding in 2023, the bride’s dress might be the only white you see. According to Alexandra Denniston, Owner & Lead Planner, Eventlightenment Planning “The traditional blushes and neutrals of the past are fading into the background and all things color are taking a front seat in a lot of wedding decor, floral, and complimenting elements like stationery and rentals”. We can expect to see a lot of brides and event planners having a greater enthusiasm for vibrant, rich colors and textures. 

Don’t shy away from incorporating color in more creative ways as well. Swapping out your glassware for an eclectic mix of hues adds a personal touch and elevates your tablescape. 

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Whether your style is bold and eclectic or traditional and timeless… we can’t wait to see how you’ll celebrate this year with these 5 party planning tips!

Interested in learning more about food trucks for parties and how you can bring a food truck to your next event? Browse our directory of local food trucks in your city. Get a quote using our catering cost calculator and read more on what goes into food truck pricing. 

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Boise Catering : 7 Delicious Options

If you are looking for catering in Boise, you are probably in charge of organizing an event or planning your wedding. No matter the occasion, you will not be in short supply of amazing catering companies that will be perfect for your event. The hard part is choosing just one. We compiled a list of a few options for both formal and more laid back events to help get you started. 

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A Lively Chef

A Lively Chef is a catering company for which their accolades speak for themselves. With 5 star ratings, nearly a dozen choice awards, and 30 years of outstanding service catering Boise, A Lively Chef is certain to be a home run for your event. They have a long list of Boise venues that they do regular work with, as well as offer mobile options for other venues of your choice. They would be a great choice for any formal gathering where gourmet, beautifully presented and delicious dishes are needed. 

Big Sky Catering 

Big Sky Catering is another great Boise catering company with 5 stars and over 20 years of business. No matter what event you are hosting, Big Sky has probably catered plenty of them. They offer a huge variety of different cuisines and can handle any size gathering you are planning. They pride themselves on creating beautiful dishes and a flexible and easy to use menu. 

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Whitney Fredin Catering

Whitney Fredin Catering is a high end, super professional and glamorous catering company that is a perfect option for a formal gathering like a fancy wedding or formal corporate event. For corporate catering, they offer a rotating weekly menu that incorporates fresh seasonal produce and only the highest quality meats. Whitney Fredin prides herself in delivering a full culinary experience that is fun but unpretentious with dishes that are delicious but not intimidating. 

Boise food trucks can be a great option for catering. Being mobile by nature, they can travel to you and wherever your event is located. If your event is on the smaller side, most food trucks can offer drop off catering like other traditional caterers as well.

Catering Boise

G’s Place

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind experience, G’s Place is the way to go. This “truck” is actually constructed from a charter bus and outfitted to be an elevated dining experience on wheels. Run by Chef Gee himself, G’s Place offers Asian favorites from potstickers to chicken katsu. His Instagram worthy catering setup includes gorgeous spreads of sushi and sashimi. With all 5 star reviews on Truckster, his loyal fans say it all, this truck is worth booking for your next event.

A3 Catering

Chef Lysvette is from Puerto Rico and brings her authentic Caribbean style cuisine to Boise. Her menu features all of your favorites, like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Cuban Mojo Chicken, and probably some you haven’t tried yet (but definitely should), like Tostones and Yuca Frita. A3 Catering started as a traditional caterer and grew to opening their own food truck. They are a must try for some island vibes in the mountain west!

Crisp

Crisp Food Truck’s tagline says it all, “Boise’s locally sourced and globally inspired cuisine”. Whenever possible, they draw from the local Boise area including Rice Family Farm, Shaw Orchards, and Global Gardens. Sourcing locally also lends toward seasonal menus that are perfect for highlighting the setting and time of year for your event. 

Catering Boise

Gyro Shack

You may have visited one of Gyro Shack’s brick and mortar locations around Idaho’s Treasure Valley, but did you know they have a food truck for catering Boise as well? With fresh ingredients and the best foods that Greek and Mediterranean cuisines have to offer, Gyro Shack is a crowd pleaser for most any get together. Another truck with all 5 stars on Truckster, they are professional and have their craft down to a science. They are certainly worth considering for your next Boise event.

Food trucks have swept the nation in the last decade or so and have become a trusted and supported way to not only grab a quick lunch, but also cater an event no matter the size or dress code. Truckster is your ticket to finding great food trucks in your city and makes it easy to find food truck catering in Boise for your next special occasion. 

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9 Unique Kansas City Wedding Venues

There’s not many days that can be considered the best day of your life. Among these few days, one day usually remains a constant between the masses: your wedding day, the BIG day. There can be many stressors leading up to and on that big day, but it is important to keep in mind the reason for a wedding. Its not to impress friends and relatives or show old school mates just how fancy you’ve become. Its about those friends and family coming together to support you and your spouse and to express your love and devotion to each other. With that said, it is important however to find the perfect place to tie the knot as to make that day as perfect and memorable as it can be. Allow me to help get you started with ideas on what style of wedding you want, and a few examples of each.

Outdoor/Country Kansas City Wedding Venues

Crestview Dairy

Crestview Dairy is a 31 acre historic landmark that has been transformed into a wonderful outdoor wedding venue with a wholesome countryside quality. The site offers 4 separate locations for ceremonies and receptions to choose from, including a courtyard lawn surrounded by historic buildings, an intimate pergola amongst the woods, a large elm grove, and a lakeside shelter house and deck. Receptions can be held in their main barn or outside in a tent. Parking is close, unlimited, and free, and lodging is available onsite as well.

First Creek Farms

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First Creek Farms is a wedding venue located just 15 minutes north of Downtown Kansas City. If you are looking for a rustic barn wedding, this may be the one. This venue is a perfect location for a country farm style wedding with its rolling hills, surrounding forest, lake, rustic (but nice) barn, and windmill to complete the aesthetic. Don’t think that a rustic barn means you won’t be tying the knot in style and luxury. The First Creek barn is fully equipped with everything you might expect: A/C, heating, nice bathrooms, chandelier lights, and a loft to hang out.

The Legacy at Green Hills

The Legacy at Green Hills is another great option for the couple looking for an outdoor wedding. Amenities include a farmhouse that is used for getting ready and overnight lodging if needed, a pergola for the ceremony, a patio for cocktail hour, and a pavilion for the reception. The pavilion can also serve as a ceremony site which can take the stress out of worrying about the weather. The grounds of The Legacy at Green Hills are vast and beautiful. There are plenty of great photo opportunities with 38 total acres, a 4 acre lake, and 22 acres of wildflowers.

Church Wedding Venues in Kansas City

The Hawthorne House

The Hawthorne House may be perfect for those wanting the little white chapel wedding experience, but also offers so much more. They have of course the perfect little white chapel, a gazebo for pictures or a ceremony if you choose, a large indoor pavilion/event space for hosting the reception, farmhouse suites for getting ready, and 11 acres of beauty for pictures and gathering. The Hawthorne House has been doing weddings for over 24 years, and their expertise will be certain to make your big day a little easier and more stress free.

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The Brim

The Brim is a new Kansas City wedding venue that opened its doors in 2021 and fulfilled the dream of the lovely couple that envisioned it. The result was a gorgeous 16 acre property that accommodates a chapel for the ceremony, a separate reception hall, and plenty of beautiful surrounding landscape for festivities and photos. The Brim prides themselves on providing a premiere wedding venue at affordable prices for all to be able to have their dream wedding. So if your wedding will be budget conscious, the Brim may be the venue for you.

Pilgrim Chapel

The Pilgrim Chapel is a venue that is perfect for couples that want to add a unique flair to their wedding. Although the Pilgrim Chapel was built in the early 1940s, its classical design and architecture are reminiscent of historic old world churches with stone walls, exposed beam ceiling, stained glass windows, and wooden pews that come together to create a fairytale ambiance. The chapel cannot provide a space for a reception, but it can accommodate around 70 guests for a ceremony, perfect for a small, intimate wedding.

Urban Wedding Venues in Kansas City

The Madrid Theatre

The Madrid Theatre is certainly the most unique wedding venue on this list, and will have your guests talking about it for years and you talking about it forever. The theater originally opened its doors in 1926 as a Spanish revival silent movie theater. It has since been fully restored to its prior grandeur and has been hosting fancy gatherings for over 20 years, including the most memorable and unique weddings in the city. The space allows for options for ceremonies and separate areas for receptions, and has an upstairs that is used for getting ready and provides extra space for gathering. The Madrid Theatre offers packages that include personalized planning services to ensure your big day goes flawlessly and has convenient parking for your guests.

The Grand Hall

The Grand Hall is a great option for the couple that wants pure opulence and grace on their wedding day. It is located in the heart of downtown Kansas City and is a beacon of the art deco movement, providing the most elegant of wedding venues down to every detail. The Grand Hall provides space for both the ceremony and reception and even allows for photo shoots on the 31st floor terrace overlooking the downtown KC skyline for epic newly-wed photos. Coordinators are also provided to make your day go smoothly.

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Loose Mansion

The Loose Mansion is a stunning historic building dating from 1909. The mansion in total is over 17,000 sf and is immaculate in every detail. As you tour the building you will see chandeliers, Italian tile floors, carved mahogany molding, intricate fireplaces, beautiful staircases, and more. If you choose to have your wedding here, you will have 6 options for where to have your ceremony. Seating capacities vary from 30 to 230 for ceremonies and the reception hall can accommodate up to 400 guests. The Loose Mansion has an incredible team that will be sure to make your big day as perfect as possible, and they have award after award to prove it.

So there you have it, a place to start looking. There are of course plenty of other amazing wedding venues in Kansas City that will blow you away as well. Touring wedding venues can be one of the most fun and exciting things about planning a wedding. Remember to keep it light hearted and enjoy all of the little moments. Another part that is a blast is choosing your catering and menu. Several venues have award winning in-house chefs and catering teams that can customize the menu for exactly what you desire. Other venues allow for outside catering options which can be a lot of fun as well. I suggest, especially for laid back outdoor style weddings, to consider food trucks as caterers. Depending on the size of your wedding, you can hire a few trucks and make the food options very unique and different. Most food trucks are operated by experienced chefs that thrive on large catering events. Most importantly, don’t sweat the small stuff and have fun in the planning and on the day.

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6 Best Wedding Venues in Dallas

So you’re looking to tie the knot? Congrats! Now it’s time for the fun part- picking out the perfect dress and touring wedding venues in Dallas. Finding the venue that best suits the style of your wedding is crucial. Do you want to spend more and have everything taken care of, e.g.- catering, floral, decor, pictures, cake, etc.? Or do you want more control of the budget and the details? For this blog, we’ve done the research to help you narrow down some ideas of where to start with 6 beautiful and reputable Dallas wedding venues.

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The Schoolhouse

First we have the Schoolhouse. This is one of the most highly rated and sought after wedding venues in Dallas. The Schoolhouse is a great option for the couple that is looking for a vintage yet elegantly sophisticated ambiance for their big day. It has many great attributes such as a beautiful exterior with an intimate courtyard to have a perfect outdoor ceremony, gorgeous interior rooms with great natural lighting if you choose to have your ceremony indoors, a reception hall that seats 130 guests, and beautiful details like original wood floors and classic architecture that help create that vintage, sophisticated feel for your wedding day. The schoolhouse also allows for outside catering (consider food trucks and mobile bars for a unique feature), bartending, and DJing so you still have control to make the decisions that will ensure your special day is perfect for you.

The Carlisle Room

Located in the heart of Downtown Dallas in the Lonestar Gas Building (est. 1932), The Carlisle Room exudes class and elegance. This opulent venue boasts numerous choice awards. When witnessing the 5,500 sf art deco style location, it is clear why. With the marble walls, 17 ft ceilings, terrazzo floors, topped with a fresh modern luxury, you will feel like royalty. The Carlisle Room can accommodate 200 guests for the ceremony and 250 in the reception hall. Catering is in-house from Chef Douglas Brown and his team, providing custom menu offerings chosen by the bride and groom. The Carlisle Room takes care of details such as silverware, linens, tables and chairs, and even offers complimentary cake serving; perfect for the couple that wants to pay a little extra for luxury and convenience.

The Cliff House

The Cliff House may be the perfect wedding venue for those who would love to get married in an adorable church, but may not already be a member of an adorable church. The venue originally started as a baptist church in the late 1890s. Today, it has been remodeled and repurposed into the beautiful church style wedding venue you see today. The Cliff House can accommodate 140 guests for ceremonial and reception services, along with a dance floor for festivities. Catering is offered through their in-house partnership with Boxwood Catering, and alcohol can be provided on your own or through the caterer. The Cliff House also allows and encourages your own floral decor, allowing you to put your own personal style and touch to the venue for your wedding day.

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Arlington Hall

Arlington Hall is a premier event space that has been around since 1939. It has since been expanded to host large gatherings of 500 guests, while still capturing the elegance and charm of the original venue with its hardwood floors, antique mirrors and chandeliers. Couples can decide to have their ceremony outside on the terraces, in the pavilions among the formal gardens, or inside the Hall itself. Couples are able to create the perfect space for their vision wherever they choose. Catering is in-house through Executive Chef Adam Fiscus with his team Food Glorious Food. The team offers custom menus and are nationally acclaimed culinary artisans. Arlington Hall can provide a perfect fairy tale experience right in the heart of Dallas, if you can get in.

Texas Discovery Gardens

The Texas Discovery Gardens is the perfect wedding venue for couples that want to incorporate their love for nature and the outdoors into their ceremony while keeping it classy and graceful. TXDG offers several options for ceremonies and receptions with their Grand Hall, Circular Lawn, and Grand Allee. All options provide enough space for at least 200 guests and go all the way up to 600 in the Grand Allee. The Butterfly House is also a unique addition to your event that allows guests to walk among hundreds of free flying butterflies and also produces once in a lifetime photo opportunities for the bride and groom.

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The Cinnamon Barn

For those looking for a more country style venue, The Cinnamon Barn may be the one. This beautiful newly constructed wedding venue sits on over 9 acres of land, is located just out of the city, and minutes away from Lake Lavon. The Cinnamon Barn offers a few options for spaces including the barn that is perfect for receptions or indoor ceremonies and accommodates 300 guests, an elegant outdoor patio area with bistro string lights, southern style furniture, and a movable bar, and the intimate ceremony lawn that can seat 300 guests and is surrounded by trees that yield the perfect classy outdoor ceremony opportunity. If planning an outdoor wedding concerns you because of unpredictable weather, don’t worry, the Cinnamon Barn can supply large tents to ensure your special day won’t get ruined by a thunderstorm. Catering, DJing, and bartending are all open and up to the discretion of the bride and groom.

 

These are of course only a sample of what Dallas has to offer in wedding venues. The area provides plenty of options for whatever style you are looking for. If you are wanting a luxurious and glamorous metro venue like the Carlisle Room, an outdoor nature focused venue such as the Texas Discovery Gardens, or a classy southern country style venue like the Cinnamon Barn, you will not be disappointed with your choices. Choose your style, set your budget, draft a guest list, then you are ready to shop around for the venues that fit your criteria. The details will come after that. Some venues make it easier and provide more services like in-house catering and decor. For those that allow for a more personal touch, Truckster recommends considering food truck catering. Many food trucks thrive on catering and are experts that offer custom menus that will help make your special day even more memorable.

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Miami Wedding Venues for Couples Who Know What They Want

From warm weather year round, white sand beaches, and a tropical feel to rich culture, historical significance, and the lap of luxury – Miami has something to offer all couples searching for the wedding venue of their dreams. One unique feature to the Miami wedding scene is a venue that allows you to choose your own vendors is pretty hard to come by. For brides and grooms looking for a unique experience with personal touches, open vendor venues are a perfect option. Whether you’ve found the perfect florist, DJ, or caterer (we’d like to recommend food trucks for a super cool culinary celebration) – these venues allow you to work with whoever you want to accomplish your bridal vision.

 

1. Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Miami Beach Botanical Garden Wedding Venue

Located in the heart of South Beach, the Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a hidden oasis. This tropical venue includes 3 acres of perfectly landscaped gardens in addition to luxurious indoor spaces. At the heart of the Botanical Gardens is a 100 year old Banyan tree – a symbol of rich spiritual and historical significance for many south Asian cultures. This venue is extremely romantic and exudes magical and whimsical vibes. With such a spectacular natural background, you’ll probably be able to save on florals too – an added bonus!

2. 1111 Lincoln Road

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Perched on the 7th floor of this complex, 1111 offers a highly customizable aesthetic amid its dramatic architectural style. Floor to ceiling windows, covered patios, and uncovered rooftop-esque spaces ensure that you will have fantastic views of either Miami Beach or the Downtown Skyline no matter where you decide to set up your ceremony or reception in the 25,000 square foot space. 1111 offers beautiful lighting options that decorate the primarily concrete space after the sun has set. While this venue leans toward eclectic and modern, a wide variety of furniture and decor offerings can help you achieve many different looks. One thing is to be certain – your wedding at 1111 will be one of a kind!

3. Cinco Farms

Cinco Farms Miami Wedding Venue

Cinco Farms is perfect for couples looking for a rustic and laid back venue. Unlike many venues in the Miami Area, this venue offers ample privacy on their 5 acre property. With over 1000 pieces of decor available at no additional cost, weddings at Cinco Farms ooze with bohemian and vintage touches. Slightly removed from downtown, you’ll be able to enjoy an evening under the stars or under the thousands of twinkle lights sparkling throughout the property. This refined take on a barn-style wedding venue is rare in South Florida and could be perfect for your big day!

4. MAPS backlot

MAPS Miami Wedding Venue

MAPS Backlot is exactly that – the backlot of a production studio. A major benefit of MAPS is that this venue quite literally knows how to put on a show! With clients from QG to Cosmopolitan, you’ll certainly feel like a star on your big day. This venue has a very industrial and contemporary feel with corrugated steel accents, raw bulbs, and stained concrete walls. The space is truly distinctive and will create a wedding celebration that will be both fun and unforgettable.

5. Deering Estates

Deering Estates Miami Wedding Venue

Exuding classic elegance, Deering Estate is a waterfront wedding venue nestled on beautifully kept grounds with a historic main house. Royal palm trees line the views of the Biscayne Bay, a stunning backdrop for ceremonies and photographs. The main house is full of romance and 

refinement. Couples can host their weddings either on the lawn amongst lush gardens or in the Great Hall. This regal room is decked out with crystal chandeliers, a stately fireplace, and marble floors. Deering Estate is perfect for traditional couples looking to keep it classy.

 

6. The Curtis Mansion

Curtis Mansion Miami Wedding Venue

Built in 1925, The Curtiss Mansion was the home of Glenn Hammond Curtiss – “The Father of Aviation”. The mansion was recently restored to its original splendor and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With distinctive Mission Revival architectural details, a rich history, and tropical landscaping, it is the perfect setting for any engaged couple looking for an unforgettable and personalized experience.

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Our Favorite Wedding Venues in the Rocky Mountains

Wedding season is quickly approaching!  Whether you got engaged on Valentine’s day or are a few years out from planning your special day these venues offer the best the rocky mountain has to offer (including the option to have food trucks)!

Bread Bar

Bread Bar

  • Bread Bar is the venue of your Tumblr aesthetic dreams! An hour away from Denver, this quaint venue is an operational bar in Silver Plume, CO that is available to host events. Perfect for intimate celebrations, guests can entertain on the back porch or elect for a tent rental on the property for a sit down dinner. You can’t beat this ambiance!
    • Photo cred Darla Dines

Freight 

Freight

  • If you love history and rustic charm, Freight is the venue for you! This train depot was built in 1884 in Leadville, CO and has since been updated into a wedding venue that is pet friendly – yep, your pups can join the festivities! With gorgeous mountain views only steps away, Freight embodies everything you love about small mountain towns!
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Piney River Ranch

Piney River Ranch

  • Dreaming of a picturesque lakefront mountain backdrop for your wedding? Ding ding! Piney River Ranch is the winner for you! Nestled outside of Vail, CO, this breathtaking ranch is a fairy-tale location for your mountain wedding! And maybe you’ll be as lucky as us, and have a moose attend your event!
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Blackstone River Ranch

Blackstone Rivers Ranch

  • Only forty minutes outside of Denver, Blackstone Rivers Ranch feels like a secluded paradise in Idaho Springs, CO. A charming outdoor area with a fire pit is steps away from the ceremony site next to a babbling brook. This quaint venue is a wonderful place to tie the knot – and dance the night away!
    • Photo cred Roe Photography

Velveteen

Velveteen

  • The Velveteen is freshly opened so we have not had a chance to visit yet but this is maybe our most anticipated new venue in Colorado! While Salida, CO is known for its outdoor adventure culture, this hip new spot embodies retro vibes perfect for your mod intimate wedding or elopement after party! 
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Top Of The Pines

Top Of The Pines

  • Top of the Pines offers perhaps the most stunning 360 degree views for an outdoor event. Close to Ouray, Ridgway, and Telluride, CO, this 175-acre wilderness open space features all the hiking activities your heart desires – and disc golf! Camp onsite or stay in town but this gorgeous space is a destination worth the trip.
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Mountain Wedding Garden

Mountain Wedding Garden

This charming Crested Butte venue is a romantic option for laid-back couples. If you want the sweetest ceremony garden with breathtaking views of the Elk Mountains, Mountain Wedding Garden is your first  wedding choice!

La Joya Dulce

La Joya Dulce

  • Dreaming of a weekend wedding in Steamboat Springs, CO? La Joya Dulce is a scenic ranch with beautiful ceremony sites, rustic barn or modern pavilion reception areas, horses for photo ops, AND a 1939 Jaguar SS Convertible. 
    • Photo cred  la joya dulce

Three Peaks Ranch

Three Peaks Ranch

  • Three Peaks Ranch is the perfect blend of modern industrial space and scenic ranch vibes. With farmhouse cabins available, this Westcliffe, CO venue is a great option for a weekend wedding getaway! 
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How to avoid a line during a food truck catered event

You booked a food truck to cater your event, yay! But now you’re concerned that people may be stuck in line instead of mingling, dancing, enjoying overall merriment. Fear not! We have several tips on how to feed your guests faster and avoid lines at food truck catered events!

People Queuing Up For A Food Truck

Limit the menu options

Limiting the menu can drastically reduce ticket times. Choose your favorite 2-5 menu items (or ask the truck which items they suggest) to cut down on the decision factor and help trucks expedite food faster. 

Buffet setup

Instead of a typical ordering service, have your truck set up a partial or full buffet of food options. This ensures fast service and also puts some of the work on the guests, which makes the time going through the buffet more entertaining than simply waiting to be served. If you’re looking for extra speedy service, you can consider a double-sided buffet as well.

Food truck at a high end catered wedding Chellise Michael Photography

Individually pre-packaged meals

This has become more common to adhere with various COVID restrictions and allows trucks to quickly pass out meals to guests. We recommend ordering a certain amount of each meal, or be prepared to purchase a few extra meals than number of guests attending so that one option doesn’t run out.

Individually packaged catered meals

Control the flow of people

Send people for food in intervals to avoid a crowd overwhelming your truck all at once. 

Bonus tip : Use songs as table numbers and have guests approach the truck when their song is played! 

Creative example of table numbers

Add another truck

This will increase the cost, but could make the event run more smoothly and provide a variety of options to your guests.

Other questions about how to avoid lines at food truck catered events or other food trucks related questions? This is what we do. Contact us directly or submit a general catering request to get started.

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Plated Dinner, Family Style, Buffet, Oh My!

Think food truck catering means everyone is lined up, waiting for food? Think again! While that is an option, food trucks are well versed in catering experiences from sit down dinners to casual dance parties. Choose which service feels right for your celebration + your guests!

Food Truck Service

Guests go directly to the truck and order off the menu. Trucks have a variety of options and you can choose to offer their full menu or limited options. Expect guests to wait 5-15 minutes as food is prepared to order. This is best for a cocktail style of event and not a seated dinner.

Visual of what a buffet setup looks like

Buffet

A beautiful display of food that can be set up in front of the food truck or on a table elsewhere at your event. This is the fastest service style for a catered event. This option is more difficult to control meal sizes, so expect a slightly higher cost per person. 

Visual of what family style service looks like

Family Style

This is less common for food trucks, but still an option with some truck concepts. Food will be served on large platters across tables for guests to serve themselves. Similar to buffets, expect a slightly higher cost per person to provide ample serving sizes for each table. Depending on the truck, there may be rental fees for dinnerware and serveware. 

Visual of what plated service looks like

Plated Dinner

This is a special request for most food trucks. This option has clear cut food costs but may include additional fees for server staffing and dinnerware rentals. Plated dinners are served as coursed meals and can create an elevated atmosphere.

A chef serving a plated dinner

Plated dinners will typically be the most expensive option, given the staff and training requirements to pull off such a sophisticated event. Many food truck owners have backgrounds in fine dining so this style will not be new to them.

Visual of what drop off service looks like

Drop Off

Food trucks do not provide a service but instead drop off prepared food prior to your event. This is the lowest cost option and most flexible in terms of number of people and minimum but does not include the “food truck ambiance.”

Our Recommendations for Your Event

We recommend the following services for these types of events however choose which option will be best for your event’s atmosphere!

  • Weddings : Family Style or Plated Dinner
  • Concerts : Food Truck Service
  • Cocktail Hour : Food Truck Service or Buffet
  • Corporate Event or Gala : Buffet or Plated Dinner
  • Intimate Affairs : Drop Off Service

Ready to review food truck options for your event? Check out Truckster‘s  catering page to get started.

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How many food trucks should we book for our wedding?

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The number of guests attending, the amount of time for food service, the style of service, the cuisines you choose, your catering budget and the atmosphere you want to create all have an impact on how many trucks you should hire. If you have a large guest list, consider hiring an additional food truck to ensure no one is waiting for too long to eat. Read on for some other points to consider.

hors d'oeuvre

Service Considerations

Multiple trucks will provide food choices and dietary options for everyone!
If you want everyone served at the same time, multiple trucks will be able to serve simultaneously to a large party. If your wedding isn’t a seated dinner and people can order and eat at will, then one truck can handle more guests.

Buffet service can be prepared in advance and one truck will be able to feed a larger group of people faster.

For a seated dinner, one or multiple trucks could be an option, however not all trucks offer this service style.

Cuisines

What type of food are you looking for? Certain cuisines are faster to serve than others. A burger that is grilled to order will take longer than a pulled pork sandwich that was smoked earlier that day.

High end hors d'oeuvre

Cost

Each food truck will have its own rental costs in addition to food service. You will have to pay a premium for each truck, however this is similar to other catering services when you want additional options. Multiple food trucks may cost a little more, but are still likely to be more affordable than a formal catering option (Plus way more fun + memorable!)

Catered Meal First Course

Truckster tip : Consider booking a truck for each course! We suggest tapas for an appetizer truck, burgers or pizza for a main course and of course a sweets truck for dessert!

Don’t worry about tracking down trucks that complement each other or negotiating several proposals. Truckster makes it all easy! Fill out our catering inquiry form to get started!