Frequently asked questions
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Do you have a question about FoodtruckBooking.com? You will find an overview of frequently asked questions below. The answer to your question may already be listed here. Were you unable to find an answer to your question? Then pose your question via the contact form.
You can create an account in four simple and targeted steps via the registration page.
You will find an overview of the current prices for an account on FoodtruckBooking.com below.
| Subscription | Duration | Price per 12 months |
| Basic | 1 year | $174.00 |
| Pro | 1 year | $290.00 |
Prices are excluding 21% VAT.
You will find a complete overview of the differences between the Basic and Pro subscriptions below.
| Basic | Pro | |
| Extensive profile page | ||
| Own admin environment | ||
| Add unlimited categories | ||
| Add your logo | ||
| Respond to bookings | ||
| Number of menus | 1 | 3 |
| Number of photos | 3 | 20 |
| Number of videos | 5 | |
| Manage availability | ||
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Respond to open requests Respond to newly received requests |
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Highlighted profile Your profile will regularly appear in the "Highlighted" section on various pages |
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Top Truck Be listed on the home page as a Top Truck and benefit from the relevant promotion via the website and Social Media |
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| Duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Price per 12 months | $174.00 | $290.00 |
| Price total | $174.00 | $290.00 |
Payments are always made online via credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay. This applies to the moment when you first register for a subscription during the registration process. Renewals are paid via direct debit. You give permission for this when you take out a subscription.
You will receive a reminder about this several weeks before your subscription period ends. If you do nothing, your subscription will be renewed automatically. If you want to terminate your subscription, then you should send an e-mail to [email protected] at least 1 month before the end of your subscription.
Upgrading is easy. Log in to your account. In the main menu, at the top of the screen, go to Subscription. Here you will see your food trucks. If you have a Basic subscription, you will see the name of your food truck AND an Upgrade button under Subscription overview. If you select this option, then you can implement the upgrade immediately yourself. Following the payment, you will see all the extra functions that form part of a Pro account.
The most likely reason is that your subscription period has expired and your subscription has been renewed. This is the only reason for which FoodtruckBooking is able to deduct money from your account by direct debit.
All your invoices are saved in your account and you can download them there. Log in to your account. In the main menu, at the top of the screen, go to Subscription. Go to the section Invoices. You can download your specified invoice again here.
If you want to upgrade from Basic to Pro, the difference that you need to pay will be calculated automatically. For example, if you have had a Basic account with FoodtruckBooking for 6 months, then the costs of an upgrade are: Difference between Basic and Pro divided by the remaining subscription period.
This could be due to two reasons. Firstly, the search terms that you use are important. The findability of your profile page has been optimized based on the main category that you have selected, your place and the name of the food truck. A combination of these search terms should display your profile page in the search results. The position in the search results depends on the competition for the search terms used.
In addition, search engines need time to index new internet pages. A profile page will usually be findable via the search engines after a few days, but that does not mean that the indexing process is complete. It can often take a few weeks before it is clear which position in the search results your profile page has achieved. It is also important to consider which search terms are being used.
You can change almost anything on your profile page yourself. First check whether you can change this yourself when you log in to your profile. You can change all the text and photos yourself. Has something gone wrong on your profile page and are you unable to explain what has caused this? We will gladly take a look. Complete the contact form on this website and describe clearly what the problem is. You will receive a reply as soon as possible.
If you want to upgrade from Basic to Pro, the difference that you need to pay will be calculated automatically. For example, if you have had a Basic account with FoodtruckBooking for 6 months, then the costs of an upgrade are: Difference between Basic and Pro divided by the remaining subscription period.
You can place your food truck on the live locator in 3 easy steps:
You will automatically be included in the Live Foodtruck Locator as soon as you are open! Please ensure that you include a good and clear menu with the prices of your dishes and your cell phone number. This will make it even easier for your customers to place an order.
You can log in via the log-in page.
You can easily request a new password via this page. You will immediately receive an e-mail that will allow you to set a new password.
Firstly, it is worth mentioning that you can only upload .JPG and .PNG files via the admin environment of FoodtruckBooking.com, under Profile and Photos. Please check that your photo has the correct file extension. Is the extension correct and are you still unable to upload photos? Then you have probably exceeded the maximum file size. Photos with a file size of 3 MB or more are not permitted by the system. Photos with a file size of 3 MB or less are almost always sufficient for internet-based purposes. Do you have more questions about uploading photos? Pose your question via the contact form and you will receive a reply as soon as possible.
Adding an extra food truck is simple. Log in to your account. In the main menu, at the top of the screen, go to Account. Go to the section add food truck. Select Add profile and complete the steps. You have now added an extra food truck.
Please log in to your account to switch off e-mail for General Requests. In the main menu, at the top of the screen, go to Account. Go to the Notifications section. You can decide whether you want to switch the e-mails Newsletter and General Requests ON or OFF.
Please log in to your account and go to the heading Account and then Notifications to set the number of visitors for which you want to receive assignments.
Increasing numbers of food trucks have a few set locations from which they sell their delicious dishes. Using the function Live Location / Eat Now? Order here, your hungry customers can easily find you and order directly by telephone.
If you also want to be included on the map of Eat Now? Order here, please log in to your account and go to the section Live Location. You can add your (live) point of sale by adding the address of the site. Please also state during which hours you will be operating and list your telephone number. This makes it easy for new customers to find you and place an order directly by telephone.
You can place your food truck on the live locator in 3 easy steps:
You will automatically be included in the Live Foodtruck Locator as soon as you are open! Please ensure that you include a good and clear menu with the prices of your dishes and your cell phone number. This will make it even easier for your customers to place an order.
The more complete your account is, the greater the chance that your profile page will be found via this website or in the search engines. That is why we are asking you to put some effort into completing your profile page; it will not only give you an edge over your competitors, but it will also immediately give visitors to your profile a good impression of what they can expect from you or your food truck.
Under 'Subscription', you can consult the information about your subscription and have the option to add more food trucks. The process for adding a food truck is the same as the registration of your account, only your contact details will be entered automatically. This allows you to manage several food trucks if you wish.
The optional section "Availability" allows you to indicated per day or part of a day whether you are available for a job. When a visitor to this website wants to book a food truck on a specific day or part of a day, only the available food trucks with exact matches in the search results will be displayed. You can manage your availability quickly and easily by providing a fixed weekly schedule and adding any exceptions to this schedule.
Fixed weekly schedule
For example, is your food truck never available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Friday mornings? Please indicate this in the "Fixed weekly schedule". These days and parts of days will always be marked as "not available".
Exceptions to the fixed weekly schedule
If your food truck is available on the Monday in two weeks' time, but not on the Wednesday, then please indicate this in the section "Exceptions to the fixed weekly schedule". This section allows you to set your availability per date. The exceptions that you have listed take precedence over the fixed weekly schedule.
The search page allows you to search for the right food truck for your assignment. Complete the search fields that are important to your search and click on the "Search" button. You will then receive a list of results, ranked according to the percentage match to your search. You can view the profiles of the food trucks that have been found from the search results page.
The search function can be used by private individuals and companies who are looking for a food truck for their assignment.
You will always contact the owner via the form on the food truck's profile page. Please provide a clear description of the assignment; the more specific the details, the more details the food truck owner can provide in his or her reply.
You can post a request on the Requests page by clicking on the link "Post a request". Please complete as many fields as possible, so that the food trucks can get a good impression of the assignment. Please also provide a clear description of the assignment; the more specific the details, the more details the food truck owner can provide in his or her reply. Check the details thoroughly and click on the "Post a request" button. You will then receive an e-mail containing an activation link on the e-mail address that you have provided. Once you have clicked on the activation link, your message will be posted on the "Requests" page.
No, posting messages is free of charge.
Only food trucks with an account on FoodtruckBooking.com can reply to your message.
Yes. Your e-mail address will never be displayed; either on the website or to the food truck owners who reply to your message. Your e-mail address will only be communicated when you complete the contact form on a food truck's profile page.
A user account will automatically be created for you as soon as you post a request. You will receive an e-mail with a confirmation link, so that you can confirm the request. If you click on this link and you do not have a user account yet, then you will be asked to enter a password. From then on, you can use your e-mail address and this password to manage all requests and bookings simply on FoodtruckBooking.com. Replies from food trucks will never be displayed on the website.
No, it is not possible to edit your request.
Yes, that is possible. The e-mail that you will receive after posting the request contains a link under the heading "Close message". Click on this link to switch off the option of posting replies.
The editors of FoodtruckBooking.com will monitor whether the requests are posted in a normal manner and according to the relevant standards and values. If FoodtruckBooking.com is of the opinion that the use of this option deviates from these standards, then FoodtruckBooking.com is entitled to delete the message and block the e-mail address that was used. Please refer to our General terms and conditions for more information about this
FoodtruckBooking.com is a platform that places food truck owners and customers in direct contact with each other, without the intervention of third parties. FoodtruckBooking.com functions in two ways; on the one hand it offers food trucks the opportunity to create their own extensive profile page, which increases the findability of the food truck on the internet and in the relationship network on FoodtruckBooking.com. On the other hand, it offers a platform for customers to search for rolling kitchens for their festival, wedding or other types of events. They can both actively approach food trucks via the search function and place a general request.
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Food truck catering costs typically range from $10–$50 per person, with most trucks requiring a minimum fee (often $500–$1,500). Prices depend on cuisine, guest count, location, service hours, and special requests. Always ask for a personalized quote to get the most accurate pricing for your event.
Yes, most food trucks have a minimum spend or guest count—commonly $500–$1,500 or 30–50 guests—to ensure the event is profitable. Smaller parties may incur an additional fee or require a negotiated minimum payment.
A typical package includes food, basic service staff, setup, cleanup, disposables (like plates and napkins), and local travel. Extras like specialty decor, extended service hours, or rentals may cost more. Clarify what’s in your contract before booking.
For weddings or peak-season events, book 2–6 months ahead. For smaller events, 2–4 weeks is often sufficient, but more advanced notice increases your options and flexibility, especially for popular food trucks.
Yes. Most food trucks offer menu customization for your event theme, dietary preferences, allergies, or special requirements. Some have set catering menus, while others create unique options for each client.
Many trucks offer vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options. Always discuss dietary requirements when booking so menus can be tailored safely for all guests.
Food trucks serve a vast array of cuisines including tacos, burgers, BBQ, pizza, Asian, Mediterranean, desserts, and more. Choose based on your guests’ preferences, event theme, or ask for a diverse sample menu.
Yes, most food trucks can provide appetizers, desserts, and beverages (soft drinks - some may serve alcohol if licensed). Discuss these options during planning to ensure a complete menu.
A single food truck can typically serve 60–100 guests per hour, with a comfortable maximum around 150–300 total for one truck. Larger groups may need multiple food trucks for efficient service.
Serving 100 guests from a truck usually takes 1–1.5 hours, depending on menu complexity and service style. Trucks plan workflow for efficiency so everyone enjoys fresh meals in a timely manner.
Yes! Food trucks can cater almost anywhere—homes, businesses, parks, or event venues—as long as there’s legal, flat parking and permission from the property owner or city, if required.
Venues must have flat, accessible parking for the truck, allow vendor access, possibly provide electrical or water hookups, and in some cases, require permits or extra insurance. Check logistics well in advance.
For private property, usually not. Public spaces or certain venues may require permits, city approval, or insurance. Always confirm requirements with your venue and the food truck.
Yes, most trucks require a deposit (commonly 10–50%) to secure your date. Balance is usually due on the event day or prior to service. Review refund and payment terms in your contract.
Cancellation policies vary: deposits are often non-refundable if you cancel close to your event date. Ask in advance about cancellation windows and refund terms to avoid surprises.
Basic service is included (staff in the truck serves food). Some offer table service, passed appetizers, or buffet options for an additional fee. Confirm service style when booking.
Trucks arrive 30–90 minutes early to set up and usually take 20–45 minutes to pack up after the event. They handle their own setup and cleanup, so you can focus on your event.
Most food trucks can operate in driveways, on lawns with firm ground, or outside venues. Indoor operation is rare due to ventilation and access restrictions, but some offer creative indoor setups (without the truck itself).
Most have generators but may prefer access to electricity - water hookups are sometimes helpful. Trucks will clarify their needs at your site visit or during booking.
Yes, most work rain or shine, but need safe, accessible ground. Some can offer indoor or tented service if weather is severe—be sure to discuss contingency plans with your caterer.
Deposits secure bookings - final balance is usually due before or at the event. Trucks accept cash, cards, and sometimes mobile payments. Confirm your caterer’s policies.
Most catered events are prepaid by the host for guaranteed service. Some public events may allow ‘guest pay,’ but this is less common for private functions. Prepayment secures your menu and ensures service for all.
Most food trucks do not include furniture or tents, but can recommend local rental companies or supply these extras for a fee. Clarify what’s included during planning.
To avoid shortages, the truck prepares enough for your confirmed guest count, plus a buffer. Always confirm final numbers ahead of your event for a seamless experience.
Review your experience with the food truck directly, or on platforms like Google, Yelp, or their social media. Good feedback helps others find trusted catering partners for their events.
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