Food Truck Catering for Events in San Jose:

San Jose's vibrant events scene is known for its dynamic entertainment and diverse culinary offerings. Gone are the days when outdoor events in Silicon Valley relied solely on tent vendors for food. Today, the trend of renting food trucks has revolutionized event catering in San Jose, offering full-service kitchens that are completely self-contained, eliminating the need for additional permits, power, and lengthy setup and breakdown times.

Whether it's a tech conference, a local music festival, or an outdoor movie night at St. James Park, a food truck catering company in San Jose provides a variety of options that traditional tent vendors simply can't match. Food trucks in San Jose come in all shapes and sizes, offering everything from gourmet experiences to casual bites, ensuring there's always something for every taste at your event.

For those planning events in San Jose, here are some local food trucks that are sure to delight your guests:

Fire and Rice - Bringing a taste of Hawaii to the Bay Area with their Hawaiian-Asian Fusion cuisine.

Waffle Amore - Experience the comfort of home with their gourmet savory and sweet Belgian-style waffles.

Grillzillas Food Truck - Offering unique, creative, and satisfying American comfort food.

Lemongrass Lane - Serving authentic Cambodian cuisine that's sure to please any appetite.

Fresh Catch Poke - Bringing the spirit of fresh fish and Aloha from Hawaii to your San Jose event.

Choosing the right food truck catering for your event in San Jose not only adds a unique flair but also ensures your guests enjoy a memorable culinary experience. With the diverse options available, you're bound to find the perfect match for your event's needs.

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Best Food Trucks brings the future of event dining to San Jose with our innovative online ordering system. Now, attendees of your Silicon Valley tech expo, cultural festival, or outdoor concert at Plaza de Cesar Chavez can enjoy more of what they came for and less time waiting in line. By ordering directly from their smartphones, guests receive a text when their mouthwatering meal is ready for pickup. This seamless integration of technology and gourmet street food ensures that the spotlight stays on your event's attractions and entertainment.

And for those looking to streamline their experience even further, Best Food Trucks offers the option to pre-order meals. Simply share a pre-order link with your attendees, and they can select a specific pickup time before the event even begins. This feature is perfect for ensuring that everyone, from the early birds to the night owls, can enjoy San Jose's finest food trucks without missing a beat. With Best Food Trucks, combining online ordering with the eclectic tastes of San Jose's food truck scene is the ultimate recipe for an unforgettable event.

Food Truck Event FAQ

What is food truck catering?: Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?: With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?: You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?: No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?: Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
How much do events charge food trucks to participate?: The industry standard is 10%. However, some larger events with extra services and minimum guarantees charge up to 20%
Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?: YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
How many customers can food trucks serve at an event?: Food trucks can serve 250-500 customers when fully stocked. However, many events have a refrigerated truck so food trucks can replenish their supplies.
How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?: In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
How many customers can food trucks serve per hour?: Food Trucks can serve 60-100 people per hour at an event with a limited event menu.
How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?: Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
Can food trucks plug in to avoid using a generator?: Food trucks can plug into power outlets. They typically need two 110 with 20amp circuits.
Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?: Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?: Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
Does a food truck need power?: Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
What are the best food trucks for parties?: Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
Are food trucks cheaper than catering?: Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.

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