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Looking for a food truck for your next event? food-truck.nz makes it easy to discover food trucks across New Zealand and connect directly with operators who can cater for your party, wedding, workplace, festival or other event.
Food trucks combine freshly prepared food with a relaxed and social catering experience. Instead of bringing guests to the kitchen, the kitchen comes directly to your venue. From a small birthday celebration to a large company event, wedding or public festival, there are food truck concepts suited to many different occasions and group sizes.
Browse food trucks by cuisine or search for food truck catering in your part of New Zealand.
Food truck catering for parties, weddings and events
Hiring a food truck is a flexible alternative to traditional event catering. Most trucks arrive with their own cooking and serving setup, prepare the food on location and serve directly to your guests.
That makes food trucks particularly popular for:
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Weddings and engagement parties
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Birthdays and private celebrations
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Corporate events and staff lunches
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Christmas parties and summer functions
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School and community events
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Markets, fairs and festivals
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Sporting events
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Product launches and promotional events
Every food truck works differently, so menus, minimum guest numbers, travel areas and pricing vary between suppliers. Browse the profiles on food-truck.nz and contact the individual operators to find a solution that suits your event.
Explore food trucks by cuisine
One of the great things about food truck catering is the variety.
For a classic crowd-pleaser, explore our burger food trucks, serving everything from traditional cheeseburgers to gourmet and plant-based creations.
Another favourite for private parties and larger events is a pizza food truck. Freshly baked pizza works particularly well when you want informal catering that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
For something with plenty of colour and flavour, take a look at our taco and Mexican food trucks, or discover BBQ food trucks for grilled meats, smoked specialities and hearty street food.
You can also explore Asian food trucks featuring dishes and inspiration from across Asia, or find Indian food trucks for curries, street food and other Indian favourites.
Planning an event with mixed dietary requirements? Browse our vegetarian and vegan food trucks as well as trucks specialising in healthy food and salads.
And food trucks don't have to provide the main meal. A dessert or ice cream truck can be a great addition to weddings and parties, while coffee trucks work well for everything from morning corporate events to markets and sporting events. For drinks and evening functions, you can also explore our mobile drinks and bar trucks.
Find food trucks near you
Food-truck.nz helps you find mobile caterers operating throughout New Zealand.
If you're planning an event in the country's largest city, start with our selection of food trucks in Auckland. Operators based in and around Auckland cater for everything from private backyard parties to weddings, office events and large public gatherings.
Further south, you can search for food trucks in Hamilton and browse suppliers operating throughout the wider Waikato region.
In the Bay of Plenty, discover food trucks available throughout the Bay of Plenty, including operators catering for events in Tauranga and surrounding areas. You can also search specifically for food trucks in Rotorua.
Heading further down the North Island, you'll find dedicated pages for food trucks in Napier, New Plymouth and Wellington.
In the north, browse food trucks in Whangarei, while South Island events can start with our listings for the Canterbury region and food trucks in Christchurch.
Further south, explore food trucks throughout Otago, including food trucks in Dunedin.
Food trucks are mobile by nature, and many operators travel outside their immediate town or city for the right event. If your event is located between major centres, it can therefore still be worth contacting nearby suppliers and asking whether they travel to your location.
Why hire a food truck?
A food truck isn't simply a way to feed your guests. It becomes part of the event itself.
Guests can see their food being prepared, order directly from the truck and enjoy a more informal dining experience. For outdoor events in particular, a truck can create a natural gathering point and add atmosphere without requiring a permanent kitchen at the venue.
Food trucks can also make it easier to offer several different types of food. At larger events, you might combine a burger or pizza truck with Mexican or Asian street food, then add a coffee truck, mobile bar or dessert truck.
This gives guests more choice while creating the atmosphere of a small street food festival.
How to book a food truck in New Zealand
Start by searching for food trucks that operate in your location and offer the type of food you're looking for.
When contacting a supplier, it helps to include:
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The date of your event
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The location
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Your expected number of guests
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The type of event
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Approximate serving time
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Any dietary requirements
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Whether guests will pay individually or catering will be prepaid
With these details, food truck operators can give you a much more accurate indication of availability, menu options and price.
You can browse individual food trucks and contact suppliers directly, or add your event on food-truck.nz and collect quotes from interested food truck operators.
Whether you're looking for food truck catering for 30 guests at a birthday party or several trucks for a large festival, food-truck.nz helps you discover food trucks and mobile caterers throughout New Zealand.
Frequently asked questions
We will answer some of the fundamental questions about food trucks. Hopefully they will help you get asnwers for some of the questions you have.
How do I hire a food truck in New Zealand?
You can browse food trucks by location or by the type of food you are looking for. Find a food truck that suits your event and use the contact form on its profile to send your date, location, number of guests and any other relevant details.
You can also add your event to food-truck.nz and let suitable food trucks respond with their availability and offers.
How much does it cost to hire a food truck?
The price of food truck catering depends on factors such as the number of guests, menu, location, serving time and the individual food truck. Some food trucks also have a minimum spend or minimum number of guests.
For an accurate price, use the contact form on the food truck's profile and include as much information about your event as possible.
Where can I hire a food truck in New Zealand?
Food trucks on food-truck.nz operate throughout New Zealand. You can find, for example, food trucks in Auckland, food trucks in Wellington and food trucks in Christchurch, as well as trucks serving many other cities and regions.
The operating area varies from truck to truck, so always include your event location when making an enquiry.
What types of food trucks can I hire?
There is a wide variety of food trucks available for events. Depending on your location, you can find everything from burger food trucks and pizza food trucks to Mexican, BBQ, Asian and Indian street food.
You can also hire specialist options such as coffee trucks, mobile bars and dessert and ice cream trucks.
Can I hire a food truck for a wedding?
Yes. Food trucks are a popular alternative to traditional wedding catering and can work for everything from relaxed outdoor weddings to evening food and late-night snacks.
Different trucks offer different menus and minimum guest numbers, so contact the food truck through the contact form with your wedding date, venue and expected number of guests.
Can I hire a food truck for a birthday or private party?
Yes. Food trucks can cater for birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties, family celebrations and other private events.
They are particularly useful when you want food prepared and served on site without organising a traditional catering setup.
Can I book a food truck for a corporate event?
Yes. Food trucks can be hired for staff lunches, office parties, conferences, product launches, Christmas functions and other corporate events.
Include the event location, expected number of people and preferred serving time in the contact form so the food truck can provide an appropriate offer.
Do food trucks travel to events outside their home city?
Many food trucks travel outside their normal location for private events, weddings and corporate bookings. How far they travel and whether a travel charge applies depends on the individual supplier.
For example, a truck based in Auckland may cover a much wider part of the Auckland region rather than only central Auckland. Always enter the exact event location when contacting the food truck.
How many people can a food truck cater for?
It varies considerably. Some food trucks specialise in smaller private parties, while others are set up to serve several hundred guests at festivals, corporate events and large celebrations.
When making an enquiry, tell the food truck approximately how many people you expect and how long you would like food to be served.
How far in advance should I book a food truck?
It is worth booking as early as possible if your event is on a popular date. Summer weekends, weddings, Christmas functions and large corporate events can be booked well in advance.
For smaller events or flexible dates, food trucks may also have availability at shorter notice.
Can I hire several food trucks for one event?
Yes. Booking several food trucks can be a good option for festivals, company events, weddings and other larger gatherings where you want guests to have a choice of cuisines.
You could, for example, combine a burger or pizza truck with a coffee truck or dessert truck. Contact the individual food trucks through their contact forms to coordinate availability and requirements.
