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5 Tips for Hiring a Food Truck

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People love ordering food from a food truck! It’s fun and provides a party atmosphere for your event. If you’re running a conference, it gets participants up and outside and hopefully energized.

Here are 5 tips for hiring a food truck.

1) Plan ahead

Popular food trucks are booking events 3-6 months in advance. It’s never too early to call them. If they are booked ask them for their food truck recommendations.

2) Taste Test

If you’re able, definitely try out the food truck before booking your event. Check them out at a community event. How was the service and quality of food? At a busy event, you’ll be able to see how they work under pressure.

3) Fees

Be prepared for a food minimum or a Food Truck Fee. Why? A company is bringing a restaurant to your location. There are transportation, staffing, permitting, liability insurance and food costs that they have to cover to serve your customers.

4) Permitting

Know your city permitting codes. Every city and town is different. Contact your board of health and fire department and ask what they require. It’s doesn’t mean you need to get permitted but if the food truck you hire is not, your town health inspector will not allow them to serve.

5) Have fun!

Many food trucks come equipped with speakers and can play fun music to welcome your guests.

Want help planning your event? Contact Holyoke Hummus Today!

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When you think of Holyoke, you may not think of falafel, hummus, or other Middle Eastern treats, but that's exactly what you'll find at Holyoke Hummus Company on High Street. What started as a food truck has blossomed into a full-time restaurant and a community gathering spot that serves people who live and work in Holyoke and beyond.

#1 Hot Sauce in Western Mass

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Holyoke Hummus entered Kitchen Garden Farm’s Chilifest Hot Sauce competition and we won Best Hot Sauce. Woohoo! Our hot sauce is High Street Schug: Jalapenos, garlic, lemon juice, parsley and more yummy spices. Come to the cafe for the recipe. We received this wonderful chili crown, certificate and beautiful books. Thank you Kitchen Garden Farm!