Is your business or office looking for a way to build camaraderie, boost morale or just shake up the traditional lunchtime routine? If so, a corporate food catering may be the answer! These events feature food trucks, which park outside your workplace for a set length of time, typically the lunch hour. Food Truck Office Catering offers the following benefits:

Variety. Food trucks allow for a wide selection of delicious cuisines in a relatively small space—more than your traditional cafeteria, and food trucks are a fun substitute for your classic brown bag and vending machine fares.

Convenience. Does your staff pull a vanishing act at 11:10 and then trickle back in around quarter after one, because your office is at least fifteen minutes to the nearest decent restaurant? A food truck luncheon brings restaurant row to your employees—and they will thank you for the money saved on gas!

Camaraderie. A food truck catering brings the best of a restaurant experience to your parking lot, with some additional flexibility. While you await your order, you have the ability to move around and socialize with your coworkers, not just the people you happen to be seated next to.

Simplicity. If you would like, we can arrange to use vouchers at any of the trucks. The vouchers may be used to mix up the selection (e.g., one entrée or two, one side dish, and one beverage.)

Whether it's for a onetime employee appreciation day, or it becomes a regularly scheduled lunch truck ("Friday Food Truck Frenzy!"), a corporate food catering offers a fun opportunity for your employees without impacting productivity.

To arrange a food truck catering, visit our Food Truck Catering page.

So, you have decided you want to start a food truck. Awesome! But now what? Just like a traditional brick- and–mortar business, research and planning is essential for success. Being a food truck owner is just like being the owner of any other business- it won't succeed by simply knowing how to cook and finding a truck to buy.  You have to understand the needs of your neighborhood, understand how to choose the right food truck, the importance of marketing your food truck business, and so much more. You may also want to look at the used food trucks we have for sale.

What if it was possible to get information on the needs of the local market, details on selecting the right truck for your specific needs and budget, the best connections for sorting the insurance needs you will have for your new truck, a plan for successfully marketing your individual truck in order to reach your optimal audience, and so much more…all in one place? Our Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally Starting a food truck seminar does just that…and more!

The Tampa Bay Food Trucks seminars are designed to inspire, inform, and educate potential entrepreneurs in regards to what it takes to not only start, but also run and maintain a successful food truck. Understanding the importance of the choices you make along your journey to entrepreneurship, what regulations typically exist in the industry, and the importance of the way you position yourself and your business for success before you even have your first customer.

You can register online for our summer seminar in order to secure a spot. The seminar is streamed online so that anyone who is interested can attend from anywhere in the world, and will have the opportunity to interact just as if they were in the room (unfortunately though, online participants will not be able to take part in the dinner that is included for in-person attendees).  "However all online attendees will have the same opportunity to ask questions and have them answered as the in person attendees.

Regardless, if you just started thinking about food truck ownership yesterday, or have started taking the first few steps, this seminar is for you. Be sure to register today! If you have any questions, you can contact ben@tbftr.com or call (813) 802-9119.

Looking to start a food truck? We can help! Unfortunately sometimes the food truck industry can be a bit hard to enter simply because there isn't always a clear path on how to open your own food truck. Our food truck seminars take you from start to turning the key of a food truck.

Wondering what it's like to attend a food truck rally because you've never done that before? Tampa Bay Food Trucks is here to help!

We talk a lot about food truck startups. This week, we talked to Michael Blasco, The CEO (Chief Eating Officer) of Tampa Bay Food Trucks for a little more insight into the seminar:

1) What was the inspiration behind starting the seminars?

Those looking to start a truck had no place to go for information on starting a truck, and everyone seemed to have questions. They needed help.

2) What is the intended audience for the seminar?

The seminar is for anyone considering starting a food truck.

3) What does a typical agenda for the seminar consist of? What can an attendee expect?

There are many facets to the business, but we break it down into four sections:

1. Overview of a Food Truck Business
   2) Branding your Business
   3) Insurance
   4) Marketing and Operations of your Business.

4) Should an attendee bring anything with them?

They just need to bring themselves- we will even provide them with a pen and agenda to take notes on. They also need to come unfed so they can enjoy the fare of a local food truck for our dinner break at 7.

5) What (if anything) should they expect to leave with? They will leave with way more information about the food truck industry than they came with.

6) How often are the seminars held annually? Every six weeks on Sunday nights from 5-9 pm.

Also, if you are not in the Tampa area, do not be discouraged! The seminar is available online so you can attend remotely in addition to those who will be attending in person and have the exact same experience (well, except for the food truck fare at the dinner break of course). So, if you are interested in attending, be sure to register today!

Looking for some food truck ideas/cuisine types that are great to start in the 2015 year? This blog takes you through what food trucks are currently in the industry, and some of our suggestions on what food truck cuisines the Tampa Bay Area is lacking.

Tampa Bay is one of the hottest vacation spots in Florida.

You will never run short of things to do when you are there, in fact, you might find yourself running short of time! Here are 10 things that you want to make sure are on the "to-do" list:

1. The Beach

The beaches are consistently ranked as the best in the country and for good reason. It is 26 miles of pristine coastline. Spend ample time on them.

2. Busch Gardens

This is an Africa inspired theme park that has thrilling rides as well as real live wild animals. It's something that the entire family will enjoy.

3. Florida Aquarium

This aquarium is one of the most impressive ones in the entire country. It has over 20,000 plants and animals in their natural habitat. The penguins' show is a huge draw, so make sure that you reach well in time.

4. Zoo Tampa

Take advantage of the great weather in Florida and take a tour of the Zoo. It is quite reasonable and provides a fun outing for the entire family.

5. Tampa Riverwalk

A walk along the riverfront, which has become a hub of cultural and recreational activities, should also be on the agenda. Try and take in a few public exhibits, which almost always are eclectic and enlightening.

6. Tampa Bay H****istory Center

Tampa Bay has a lot of history that is presented through interactive and fun presentations. You will find yourself learning without really realizing it! Its 60,000 square feet filled with things to see, so make sure you have enough time.

7. Bayshore Boulevard

Called as the unofficial gym of Tampa Bay, you will find people jogging, cycling or just walking about at all times of the day. Take a stroll along the serene water and you may never want to leave.

8. Tampa Museum of Art

A must stop for all art enthusiasts. The museum has some must see permanent attractions including mid century modernist works, as well as a constant turnover of temporary attractions to keep things fresh for its regular visitors.

9. Channelside Bay Plaza

This is the place you want to go for a night on the town. Upscale restaurants, cutting edge entertainment and celebrity chefs can all be found here.

10. Food Truck Rally

A visit to Tampa Bay will not be complete without sampling the wide variety of Tampa food trucks that congregate in Lakeland on the second Thursday of each month. Locals from different cultures make authentic mouth-watering food fresh for each visitor. The schedule for events is available online at Tampa Bay Food Trucks so make sure you plan ahead.

Thinking about having a food truck at your next event? You can work a food truck basically into any celebration you may be planning! Whether you are having a birthday party, bar mitzvah, quinceanera, sweet 16, graduation party, or even a wedding! Food trucks can be apart of any celebration!

It's that time of year again- where you show your appreciation for the exceptional work your employees have put in all year long. If your company's employee appreciation events are starting to feel routine, then the time has come to shake things up! What better way to liven up the office atmosphere than with an outdoor catering event? Get your team out from behind their desks, it's time for them to stretch their legs while enjoying a variety of great food and live entertainment.

Here are few tips for hosting a successful outdoor event for your employee recognition appreciation day:

• Have music/live entertainment to set the tone for a fun and relaxed event
• Supply tables and chairs so employees can comfortably enjoy their food
• Provide tents for shade in the event of warm and sunny weather
• Utilize food truck catering for worry free yet enjoyable food service (did we mention, there is no need to pick up the food or clean up?!)
• Host games to boost morale and encourage mingling (we're looking at you- separate departments J)

Planning an employee appreciation event is especially fun and easy when it can be managed for you at no additional cost. Can't decide if your employees would prefer BBQ or Mexican food? By selecting food truck catering over traditional catering options, you can provide both! Here at Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally we do catering right. With a huge array of cuisines to choose from, paired with our mobile DJ Truck you will have an event that the whole building will be buzzing about! By choosing Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally and employing these 5 tips for your employee appreciation day, and you will have a memorable event that your employees are sure to love and talk about for weeks to come!

This used food truck has brand new equipment installed as of September 2012 and all of it is commercial grade. This food truck comes with double gas fryers, a high-velocity exhaust fan, flat top griddle, stand up freezer, hot water heater, and more.