Food Trucks and Other Fun Ideas for Your Event
- By Jessica Elmore
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- 06 Jan, 2017
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Food Trucks
One inexpensive catering solution that’s perfect for nearly all events and parties is a food truck. This meal-on-wheels operation will travel to your event, serving made-to-order dishes to guests. And with roughly 3 millionfood trucks operating in the United States, you shouldn’t have a problem finding one for your event. Just remember to contact your preferred food truck vendor in advance to ensure they are available. The great thing about food trucks is that they serve made-to-order, so there’s not a table full of leftover food.
Build-Your-Own Burrito
Bento Box
Mini Burgers
Drink Ideas
Now that you have some food ideas, you might be wondering what beverages to serve at your event. Here’s a short list of some budget-friendly beverages that work well for all types of events:
- Create-your-own soda fountain
- Flavored teas
- Coffee bistro
- Freshly squeezed fruit juice
- Sparking water
- Craft beer
These are just a few fun, budget-friendly food and beverages ideas to consider when planning an event. elm Planning can help make these concepts a reality, contact us today!

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