Do you offer food truck catering? This flexible form of catering has been in high demand for some time now and will continue to see strong interest in the coming months. A food truck is a mobile kitchen that can prepare fresh drinks and food at changing locations. From classic burger trucks, to tacos, to unusual marshmallow creations, there are no limits when it comes to choosing your food truck catering.

With our checklist, we'll help you keep track of everything from start to finish and delight your customers with your food truck catering.

Planning your food truck catering

• Have you checked the order reminder and key details (date and time, delivery location, number of guests, and schedule)?
• Have you checked the route? What's the traffic situation, and are there any road closures?
• Are the truck's dimensions compatible with the venue?
• Are there specific parking spot requirements? (parking availability, access, paved surface, dust-free)
• What are the conditions on-site? Is electricity available, and are connections needed? Are the necessary devices available, and what's the lighting like?
• Is there a connection to the public water supply and sewage network? Is the drinking water quality good, or alternatively, are there enough drinking water and collection containers made of opaque material with a GVGW certification mark?
• Is your equipment complete and in good condition? (food truck, devices, dishware, cutlery, napkins, signage, sneeze guards, hand-washing sink)
• Has your service staff been briefed?
• Are all hygiene documents complete? (health department certificate, health certificate, documentation of training)
• How much food will be needed?

Important aspects during the catering event

For a smooth process on-site, pay attention to the following:

• Greet the customer upon your arrival
• A professional, friendly, and well-groomed appearance from your staff is especially important
• Remember to label dishes and indicate allergens (mind the language)
• Has pickup for your catering been clarified? When should it be picked up, from where, and who is the point of contact?

After the catering event

Following up on your catering is important, to leave a good impression and be as well prepared as possible for your next catering job:

• Reliably pick up your equipment at the pickup location: be on time and check everything is complete
• Was the venue left clean and tidy? (dispose of leftover food after checking with the customer, empty trash, return furniture, clean surfaces)
• Check whether your inventory is complete and undamaged.

If you booked your catering through heycater!, a contact person from our sales team is available to answer any questions.

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