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Skip the chafing dishes. Bring the street to your event.
Your guests have been to a thousand events with the same tired catering setup—lukewarm trays, predictable menus, lines that kill conversation. Food trucks flip that script entirely.
We coordinate food truck rentals across New York City for corporate events, weddings, private parties, and festivals. You tell us the vibe. We handle the trucks, the permits, the logistics, and the backup plan you didn’t know you needed.
CoCo Events connects you with 50+ food trucks spanning every cuisine category—from Red Hook Lobster Pound’s famous lobster rolls to authentic MexiFlip tacos to Oink and Moo BBQ. We’re not a marketplace where you’re left to coordinate everything yourself. We’re your single point of contact from first call to final cleanup.
Cuisine Options Include:
Service Area: All five NYC boroughs, Long Island, Westchester, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Food truck catering operates differently than traditional catering, and understanding the mechanics helps you plan better events.
When you rent a food truck for an event, you’re not just hiring a vehicle—you’re booking a self-contained kitchen with its own staff, equipment, power source, and food inventory. The truck arrives ready to cook and serve on-site, which creates a fundamentally different guest experience than buffet-style catering.
Most events require 1-3 trucks depending on headcount and desired variety. A general rule: one truck comfortably serves 75-150 guests per hour. For events over 200 people, multiple trucks prevent long wait times and offer cuisine variety that keeps guests circulating.
Food truck rental packages generally include the truck and staff, a set menu with portion guarantees, on-site cooking and service for a defined time window (usually 2-4 hours), and all supplies (plates, napkins, utensils). What’s typically NOT included: venue permits, generator rental if no power hookup exists, and gratuity.
Not every venue accommodates food trucks. Key requirements include adequate clearance height (12-14 feet minimum), level ground or paved surface, proximity to electrical hookup OR space for a generator, and venue permission for on-site food preparation.
Indoor events can work with food trucks parked outside and service lines extending in, or with specialized “indoor cart” setups that replicate the food truck experience without the vehicle.
In New York City, food trucks must hold valid Mobile Food Vendor licenses and Health Department permits. When you book through a coordinated service like CoCo Events, permit verification is handled for you—but if you’re booking direct, always request proof of current licensing. NYC health code violations can result in event shutdowns.
Food truck catering in NYC typically runs $1,500-$3,000 per truck for a standard 2-3 hour event serving 75-150 guests. Pricing varies based on cuisine type (seafood and specialty items run higher), service duration, travel distance, and day of week (weekends command premium rates).
Most trucks require a guest minimum (often 50-75 people) or a flat minimum spend ($1,200-$2,000). For smaller gatherings, this minimum still applies—you’re essentially guaranteeing the truck’s time is worth their commitment.
Food trucks excel at outdoor events, casual corporate gatherings, festivals, weddings with a relaxed vibe, and any event where you want guests mingling rather than seated. They create natural conversation zones and give guests agency in their dining experience.
Food trucks are less ideal for formal seated dinners, events requiring precise timing of courses, venues without outdoor access or adequate space, and situations where weather contingency isn’t possible.
If food trucks don’t fit your event, related options include food carts (smaller footprint, indoor-friendly), drop-off catering from food truck vendors (their food, traditional service), and pop-up chef stations (custom menus, requires more venue infrastructure).
Company picnics, employee appreciation days, product launches, and client entertainment. Food trucks turn standard corporate catering into an experience employees actually talk about. We coordinate logistics with your facilities team and can arrange branded elements like custom menus or truck wraps for product launches.
Late-night snack trucks after the reception, cocktail hour bites, or full wedding catering for couples who want something different. We work with your venue coordinator and wedding planner to ensure seamless timing.
Birthday parties, graduation celebrations, anniversary events, bar and bat mitzvahs. Food trucks scale from intimate (50 guests, single truck) to blowout (500+ guests, multi-truck food festivals).
Street fairs, block parties, school fundraisers, sports tournaments. We handle multi-truck coordination for high-volume events where throughput matters.
On-set craft services for commercial shoots, film productions, and photo shoots. We understand production schedules, call times, and the need for flexible service windows.
Single Point of Contact You’re not chasing five different truck owners. One conversation, one invoice, one team accountable for the outcome.
Vetted Vendors Only Every truck in our network holds current NYC permits and insurance. We’ve worked with them. We know who shows up on time and who doesn’t.
Backup Coverage Trucks break down. Vendors get sick. When you book direct, that’s your problem to solve at 6am the day of your event. When you book through us, we have backup options ready.
Logistics Coordination We confirm venue requirements, coordinate arrival times, manage setup spacing for multi-truck events, and stay in contact throughout your event.
We’ve coordinated food truck catering for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit galas, Brooklyn warehouse weddings, and backyard birthday parties. The common thread: clients who want the experience handled, not just the food delivered.
“CoCo made it stupid easy. Three trucks, 200 people, zero stress on my end. My only job was eating tacos.” — Corporate Event Manager, Financial Services Firm
“We wanted something different for our wedding. The food trucks were a hit—guests still talk about the lobster rolls.” — Recent Wedding Client, Brooklyn
Tell us about your event—date, location, estimated headcount, and vibe—and we’ll come back with truck recommendations and a quote within 48 hours.
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How far in advance should I book? For peak season (May-October) and weekends, 4-6 weeks minimum. For weekday corporate events, 2-3 weeks is often sufficient. High-demand trucks like Shake Shack or Van Leeuwen book out further.
What if it rains? We discuss weather contingencies during planning. Options include tent coverage, moving service lines indoors, or identifying covered areas for trucks to serve from. Some events build in a weather cancellation clause.
Can I customize the menu? Most trucks offer some flexibility within their cuisine specialty. Full custom menus are possible with advance notice and may affect pricing.
Do you handle permits? We verify all trucks carry proper licensing. If your venue requires additional event permits, we’ll guide you through the process or handle it directly depending on the situation.