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Holiday Party Catering in 2023: Corporate Parties, Private Events, and More 

Whether you’re planning a corporate holiday party or a private one, we have the ultimate guide to help you with holiday party catering this season. Keep reading to learn more about creating a catering menu, our diverse catering options, and additional tips we can give you from our years of experience working with the best vendors in New York City during the holiday season.

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How To Prepare Your Food Truck For The Summer Demand

As the summer season approaches, New Yorkers will be looking for fun outdoor activities and delicious food, making it the perfect time for food trucks to capitalize on the increased demand. However, running a food truck business during the summer months requires careful preparation, and navigating this time of year isn’t always so easy.  If ...

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NYC’s Top Spring and Summer Food Events You Must Visit in 2023

SMORGASBURG Smorgasburg has become a true New York staple. Beginning in 2011 as just a small food market, Smorgasburg has since grown into a massive, weekly food event in three popular NYC locations: the World Trade Center, Prospect Park and, of course, its birthplace, Williamsburg, BK.  Coined the “Woodstock of eating,” Smorgasburg is so well-loved ...

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Spring Has Sprung: Food Truck Catering Your Outdoor Corporate Event

Food trucks have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason— they offer unique and convenient dining experiences perfect for parties, especially large-scale, outdoor corporate events.  With spring and summer in full swing, there’s likely an employee appreciation event or spring happy hour you’re getting ready for. This means you should be thinking ...

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Long Island’s Best Food Trucks in 2023

New York City is known for its amazing street food with as many as 10,000 different food stands, trucks, and carts parked across the five boroughs.  But, it’s not just the Big Apple that deserves credit for their mobile restaurants, which is why we are highlighting some of the absolute tastiest food trucks in Long Island. ...

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6 New York Restaurants That Started Out As Our Favorite Food Trucks

Among many other notable features, New York City is famous for its restaurant scene. In a city of 8 million of people, it’s no surprise that cultures from all over the world are represented in the delicious cuisine.  What’s more, many of these well-loved, iconic spots started as food trucks, some of which are our very ...

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Love At First Bite: Couple-Owned Food Trucks To Check Out This Valentine’s Day

Roses are red, violets are blue, food trucks are better when they’re run by two! This Valentine’s Day, we’re shedding a light on the best couple-owned food trucks in New York City. Each of these food trucks offer delicious foods and memorable dining experiences that are sure to make you fall in love this February 14th. ...

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5 Football-Friendly Food Trucks To Cater Your Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl Sunday may not be an official holiday, but there’s no doubting how sacred this day is to Americans across the country: the football season finally culminates into one big game with hundreds of millions of viewers. As two teams face head-to-head, the rest of us enjoy a day full of delicious food and drinks. Here's a complete list of football-friendly food trucks to cater your event!

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Women Food Truck Business Owners You Can Support During Women’s History Month

Looking for woman-owned food trucks to support during Women's History Month? Here's a list of the best female-owned restaurants in NYC!

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New York’s Best Black-Owned Food Trucks To Support During Black History Month

The New York Food Truck Association is honoring Black History Month by shining a light on the top Black-owned food trucks in New York. Let’s get started!  CHOP SHOP Founded in 2019 in Brooklyn, Chop Shop is one of New York’s top-tier, Black-owned food trucks. Chef and owner, Najee, poured many long hours into creating ...

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A Brief History of The New York Food Truck Association

Learn about the history of the New York Food Truck Association. From how we got our start, our vision for the food truck scene, and so much more, get direct insight from a conversation with our President and CEO Ben Goldberg.

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5 Food Truck Designs To Match Your Event Aesthetic

Food truck catering is an excellent way to elevate your event. Aside from the conveniency and cost-effectiveness of food trucks, mobile catering gives you the opportunity to choose a food truck design to match your event aesthetic. As a party host, this is a win-win: in addition to feeding your guests gourmet meals, food trucks are a way to decorate at the same time!

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