7 Food Truck Wedding Menus Ranked From Cheapest To Expensive

In this post about I’ll tell you what your actual bill looks like once the minimum spend, the travel fee, and the rental tables get added into managing wedding food truck. Below are 7 wedding food truck ideas ranked from cheapest to most expensive, with a real total for a 100 guest backyard wedding reception attached to each one. Save this one, you’ll want it when you sit down with your actual budget.

1. Pizza Truck Wedding, The Cheapest Option

A pizza bar wedding is where I’d start if the budget is tight. Most wood-fired pizza trucks run $16 to $22 a guest for a slice bar with 2-3 toppings and a salad. For 100 guests that’s $1,600 to $2,200, plus a travel fee of $150 to $300 if your venue is more than 20 miles out. Total for the night, tip included: around $2,000 to $2,500. One thing I always tell brides, ask if the truck needs a generator or if they’ll use your venue’s power, because that changes the quote fast.

2. Taco Truck Wedding, Still Budget Friendly

A taco truck wedding is probably the single most requested food truck wedding idea I get asked about, and it makes sense, tacos travel well and nobody complains about a taco bar. Expect $18 to $25 a guest for a build-your-own station with two proteins, rice, beans, and salsas. For 100 guests, that lands between $1,800 and $2,500, and most taco trucks I’ve worked with have a $75 to $200 travel fee baked into rural bookings. Total for the night usually settles around $2,000 to $2,900. If your guest list skews under 75, ask about their minimum first, some trucks won’t budge below $1,800 flat regardless of headcount.

3. Burger Bar Wedding, The Middle Ground

A burger bar wedding sits right in the middle of this list, and it’s a good one for a small wedding food idea since burgers scale well no matter your guest count. A local gourmet burger truck typically runs $22 to $30 a guest with fries and a toppings bar included. For 100 guests, do the math and you’re at $2,200 to $3,000, plus a $150 to $250 travel and setup fee. Realistic total for the night: $2,500 to $3,300. My honest opinion here, skip the truck with 12 topping options, it slows the line down and you’ll have guests standing there for ten minutes deciding on pickles.

4. BBQ Truck Wedding, Unique Wedding Food That Feeds A Crowd

If you want unique wedding food that also fills people up, a BBQ truck is worth the extra money. Pulled pork, brisket, and two sides typically cost $26 to $35 a guest, so 100 guests puts you at $2,600 to $3,500. BBQ trucks also tend to have higher minimums, usually $2,500 to $3,000, since the smoker setup takes longer and needs more staff. Add a $200 to $300 fee for travel and setup and you’re realistically looking at $3,000 to $3,900 for the night. This is the one splurge I’d actually recommend if your reception runs long, since brisket holds its heat far better than a plated dinner sitting under a warmer.

5. In-N-Out Wedding Food Truck, The Brand Name Splurge

This is the one nobody breaks down correctly, so let’s do it right. In-N-Out’s actual Cookout Trailer has a 2026 minimum of $3,000 plus tax for the standard truck, or $3,750 for the fry truck. That minimum covers up to 169 meals, and burgers are priced individually after that (a Double-Double runs $8.85). On top of the minimum, add an $800 trip fee and possible overtime at $250 per half hour past 1.5 hours. For 100 guests ordering Double-Doubles, you’re looking at roughly $3,800 to $4,600 once tax and the trip fee are added in, and that’s before tables or chairs, which they don’t provide. It’s only available near CA, AZ, NV, TX, OR, CO, and UT locations, and you’ll need 85 feet of flat, level parking space with no grass or dirt, which honestly rules out a lot of backyard weddings right off the bat. Worth it for the fun factor, just don’t book it thinking it’s a budget option.

6. Poke Or Sushi Truck Wedding, Fun Wedding Food With A Higher Price Tag

A poke or sushi truck makes for genuinely fun wedding food and photographs beautifully for your wedding food tables, but it costs it. Expect $35 to $45 a guest since fresh fish is not cheap and prep time is longer than a taco bar. For 100 guests, that’s $3,500 to $4,500, plus a travel fee that runs higher than average, often $250 to $400, because these trucks need refrigeration the whole drive. Total for the night lands between $3,750 and $4,900. One thing I’d flag, always ask how the fish is kept cold on site, not just in transit, especially for an outdoor summer reception.

7. Raw Bar Or Lobster Truck Wedding, The Most Expensive Option

At the very top of this list sits the raw bar or lobster truck, and it earns its spot. Fresh oysters shucked to order, lobster rolls, and clams typically run $50 to $65 a guest. For 100 guests, that puts you between $5,000 and $6,500 before fees. Add staffing for a raw bar attendant, usually $300 to $500 for the night, and you’re at a realistic total of $5,300 to $7,000. I’ve only recommended this one a handful of times over the years, and always for smaller guest counts under 75, where the per-person cost still fits inside a normal catering budget instead of blowing past it.

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Before you book anything, remember one truck typically serves 100 to 150 guests in about 90 minutes, so if your headcount runs bigger than that, you need a second truck or a staggered service window, not just a bigger order. And always confirm with your venue first, some spots require the truck to park on the street rather than pull onto the lawn, which changes your whole food truck wedding reception layout. Get every fee in writing before you sign, minimum spend, travel fee, and overtime rate included, so there are no surprises the morning after your final headcount is due.