Frequently Asked Questions

The main difference is who pays the truck and when.

• In a catered event, you pay upfront for your guests' meals at an agreed per-person rate. FTL plans the menu with you, handles all communication with the truck, and manages logistics from booking to payout. You know your total cost before the event.
• In a self-pay event, your guests pay the truck directly on the day. You pay a booking fee upfront and guarantee a sales minimum, this is how the truck knows how much food to prepare. If sales fall short of the minimum, you cover the difference. There is no menu customization in self-pay events.

If your guest count is uncertain or you want to cover some but not all meals, a voucher event sits between the two you pre-purchase a set number of meal credits, guests redeem them at the truck, and you settle the balance after.

Not sure which fits your event? Get a free quote and a catering consultant will walk you through the options.

1. Submit your request. You can do so here on our website.
2. We use our extensive database to select the very best food truck for your event. We don’t just send out any truck to you, based on your specific event, we match all our food trucks on popularity, reliability and the type of cuisine you need.
3. Once we find a great fit, paying the deposit secures the booking and locks in the truck for your event. We handle all the negotiations, invoicing and paperwork through our catering coordinators working just for you.
4. Acting as your event planner, your catering coordinator manages the logistical details such as speed of service, menu, arrival times and parking instructions. Keeping in touch with your truck of choice all the way to the date of the event.
5. During the event, the truck arrives ready to serve and even after the event, we handle the final payout to the vendor so you can focus on enjoying the experience with your guests.

Sometimes you should book with a truck directly! Booking with us, as your food truck catering partner provides you with peace of mind and guaranteed service.

When you book a truck on your own, you risk some challenges that can be overwhelming. Because we manage a massive network of over 200 vetted trucks, we have experience to avoid common issues, taking the headaches, planning the logistics, drafting the contracts, and even making those needed payments for you. Most importantly, our relationships with the trucks and clients depends on our long-term reputation to create win-win events for everyone.

Pricing is flexible to fit your budget, but a common average is between $15 and $40 per person, depending on the menu and cuisine

A minimum guarantee is how we make sure your guests are taken care of. It gives the truck the confidence to bring the right staff and prep enough food so service is fast and nothing runs out. Because trucks buy fresh ingredients and schedule staff specifically for your event, the minimum also protects them if attendance drops below expectations.

• The Benefit to You: It guarantees the truck is fully prepared to give your guests a great experience. By providing a guarantee it gives the truck confidence to bring the staff and prep to serve quickly and not run out of food. If you aren’t confident on how many people will come, the truck has less information than you so the guarantee solves that information asymmetry.
• The Cost: Typical minimums range from $600 to $1,200 per truck for a standard shift, though weekends and holidays may be higher.

To get your top-choice truck, sooner is always better.

• Weddings & Large Events: We recommend booking 3 to 8 months in advance, especially for weekends.
• Smaller Parties: 4 weeks is ideal, but depending on the date we can often make shorter notice work.
• Last Minute: Because of our large network, we can sometimes work miracles on short notice, so don't hesitate to ask!

Shoot your event details over to our catering coordinator, and they'll get you a precise timeline. Start here

We understand plans change, and our cancellation policy is designed to protect you and the food trucks that have turned down other work to save your date.

• 30+ Days Notice: We offer a 50% refund.
• Within 1 Week: Your payment is non-refundable.

Yes! There are a variety of indoor options from setting up buffet tables to online ordering.

Typically 30-45 feet is sufficient for food trucks. We are happy to walk you through steps for loading in the food truck when they arrive.

We bring a rotating schedule of top-tier food trucks right to your office or business park. We have designed it for convenience, offering your tenants and employees fresh, exciting meals without them having to drive away for lunch. With over 100+ trucks in our roster we are constantly bringing new trucks and using our dynamic tracking adapting the schedule to bring back the most popular trucks more often.

We take all the hassle and then some, to provide you with a turn key solution. With a wide variety and deep relationships with the truck community we not only keep things easy, we help find new flavors from around the world for your office. We have a team of catering experts who specialize in this. We handle the communication with all the trucks, payments processing, certificates, scheduling, and vetting. Saving you hours of administrative work.

We view this as a partnership. We typically start by scheduling a call to go over details, to gauge interest and determine the best frequency for visits. This ensures we build a sustainable lunch program that employees and tenants love and trucks profit from. Submit a free catering quote to get in touch with one of our food truck catering experts who can guide you through the whole process.

We act as part of your sales, event planning and marketing engine. Covering those costs, so you can focus on growing your business and exposure.

• More Revenue: We connect you with League Nights, high-value catering gigs, corporate lunches, and large events you might not find on your own.
• Administrative Assistant: We handle the client contracts, billing, and logistics. We take away some of your headaches so you can focus on what you do best.
• Community: Join a network of pros where you can share advice and get support.
• Guaranteed Payments: We provide you with peace of mind and financial security by guaranteeing payment is made prompt and reliably.
• Turn Key Events: We handle all the client event logistics, allowing you to focus on providing an unforgettable culinary experience to your guests.

Food Truck League can do it all! Our specialties include Weddings, Office Lunches, Corporate Events, Graduation Parties, Block Parties, and more! We also get many requests from employers to schedule recurring or rotating food trucks outside their building for their employees to buy their own lunches. If your event needs great food without the hassle, you found the right people!

To join, the first step is filling out a registration form. Next stage, you will need to submit the required documentation. Then finally, an FTL representative will reach out to you, to discuss your business and onboarding expectations.

There are no upfront costs to joining the League. The League operates on the principle that you don’t pay unless we make you money. We only want to win when you win!