We don’t know about you guys, but we’re giant foodies here at Hello May HQ. Office chit chat regularly revolves around when we’re having lunch, what we’re having for lunch, where we ate on the weekend, what we ate on the weekend… you get the picture. We can often be found drooling over photos of pulled pork tacos and cheese filled grazing tables under the catering tab of our directory and we just can’t get enough of the mobile food trucks and carts so many of our readers incorporate into their wedding days.
So, of course, we had to round up 15 of our fave mobile food, drink and dessert trucks, carts and tricycles from across Australia and New Zealand to share with you. These meals on wheels are perfect for backyard affairs but also for larger scale events. New South Wales brides could surprise their guests Mr Goaty Gelato (featured above and directly below) as they exit the chapel on a hot summers day, whilst Perth brides could treat their guests to a late night feast by way of Soul Provider Catering or Eat No Evil, arguably the two best food trucks in all of Western Australia!
Newcastle and Hunter Vallery brides can shout their loved ones to a drink (or three!) by way of The Roaming Eagle whilst Sydney folk can flock to My Little Peony for epic bar service and The Night Hawk Diner or The Sweet Hawk for some serious culinary delights and South Coast brides can cool down on a summers day with newly launched The Gelato Bike. Read on below for our top 15 and waste not a second in enquiring with them about your own special day, as these culinary geniuses are so popular they are sure to book out quick!
Mr Goaty Gelato
In case you didn’t get the memo, gelato is the new cake, folks! Founded by former Three Blue Ducks chef, Dan Hughes, inspiration for Mr Goaty came from his childhood in rural England and Greece, surrounded by goats and their delicious fresh milk and cheese. All of their gelatos are made especially for your big day so it’s as fresh as it possibly can be. Flavours like Honeycomb & Lavender and Banana Cinnamon Caramel have proved popular with guests but you can click here for the full list including classics like Salted Caramel and Roasted Hazelnut, there are even six Vegan flavours on the list. These legends service most of NSW and the ACT, they also have a trike too if a truck won’t fit at your venue.
Location: Central Coast, NSW
Soul Provider Catering
Listen up West Oz brides-to-be, if you’re on the hunt for food that your guests will still be talking about long after last drinks are called then Soul Provider is where it’s at. These talented souls combine the best of Southern American comfort food with the fresh, vibrant flavours of the Caribbean and we just can’t get enough (and neither will your guests). Click here to check out their menu and here to join us as we drool over photos of their amazing eats! Oh, and when you drop them a line about catering your wedding don’t forget to ask about their famous paella.
Location: Perth, WA
My Little Peony
Team Peony is a little bit different in the fact that they don’t just offer one single stand-alone service, they instead bring together a range of seriously talented creatives to save you from running around to multiple vendors when planning the key elements of your wedding. One of these services happens to be BYO bar hire by way of their super awesome, fully kitted out vintage caravan. They also offer floral styling, prop hire and event design, dessert and grazing tables and photo booth hire. Check out Alana and Brad’s South Coast wedding (photographed by Red Berry Photography) for more of their handy work. They might be based in Sydney but a bar on wheels means they’ll travel almost anywhere.
Location: Sydney, NSW
Samba Catering Co.
Our Sunshine State friends are famous for their char-grilled BBQ skewers (which go perfectly with on arrival drinks, mind you). All of their food is cooked on display, choose from canapés, BBQ skewers or paella, adding to your guests’ entertainment, not to mention filling the air with delicious aromas whilst their at it. Based on the Gold Coast, they service weddings from Brisbane CBD to the sandy beaches of Byron Bay.
Location: Gold Coast, QLD
The Night Hawk Diner
Oh Sydney brides, you don’t know how lucky you are to have the good folk of The Night Hawk Diner close by for your wedding day! This 1959 truck and vintage trailer are the real deal guys, serving food and alcohol at weddings of all shapes and sizes. Your guests can feast on slow roasted beef and buttermilk fried chicken burgers whilst enjoying a margarita or two (ok, or three!). Check out their extensive menus here. Oh, and did we mention The Nighthawk can travel any distance and serve any number of guests, so no matter where in New South Wales you plan to tie the knot, these guys would love to come along for the ride.
Location: Sydney, NSW
Eat No Evil
These West Coast culinary geniuses are committed to serving up incredible food and creating good vibes, ie: their exactly the kind of humans you want feeding your guests once the wedding day rolls around. Click here to check out their wedding specific packages. They also offer baquet style feasts and grazing table options to keep your guests occupied whilst you’re off having photos taken. Click here for an up-close look at their delicious burgers and tacos
Location: Perth, WA
The Roaming Eagle
These guys aren’t just about providing a caravan bar for your day of good times, with over 12 years experience in the hospitality industry, they are all about going that one step further – creating an epic outdoor space, individual to every wedding they service. The bar itself comes with ice, glassware, RSA certified staff, styling and florals. You can also add additional goodies like wishing wells, lawn games and an additional welcome bar via their hire service. You’ll find them featured in Bek and Todds wedding in issue 23, available for purchase here and photographed by Barefoot and Bearded.
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Coromandel Caravan Bar
This ‘Baravan’ (get it?!) is sure to bring the atmosphere and ambience to help create an unforgettable occasion. Based on New Zealand’s stunning Northern Coromandel, these guys are no strangers to off the grid wilderness, yet they enjoy travelling to all locations: beaches, gardens, riverside, venues, bush … wherever you want to tie the knot, they’ll be there keeping your guests happy (and hydrated). Click here for their pricing and packages.
Location: Coromandel, NZ
The Sweet Hawk
Owned and operated by the same dudes who brought you The Night Hawk (also featured on this here list), The Sweet Hawk, is definitely the cutest of all their trucks and is also the most versatile. A custom built Rocket trailer merged with a 1968 International Harvesters Scout serves everything from desserts to burgers, and just like it’s big brother The Night Hawk, is available for weddings both large and small! Also, be sure to check out their Taco Trailer here.
Location: Sydney, NSW
AuRevoir Vintage Van
Allow us to introduce you to Joan, a 1950’s inspired vintage mobile bar that just so happens to be the first of its kind in the Central West region. Based in Dubbo, these guys keep the drinks flowing all the way down to Mudgee and back again, so should be your first port of call if you’re planning a wedding in country New South Wales. They have six awesome ‘ready to go’ event packages for you to choose from, making the planning process oh so easy. Click here to check them out.
Location: Dubbo, NSW
The Gelato Bike
Newly launched by wedding planners and stylists The Wedding & Event Creators, this one of a kind custom-made trike is filled to the brim with some seriously delicious gelato, guys. Packages start from one hours service for up to 100 guests and couples can choose from over 30 flavours of gelato and sorbet. Based on the South Coast of NSW these legends service the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven & beyond and fill their beautiful trike up with gelato made locally in Kiama by The Pines.
Location: Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
The Tipsy Gypsy
This travelling bar will be an unforgettable addition to your wedding, keeping your guests refreshed and entertained all night long. Based in Adelaide, this fully licensed bar service rolls between the Adelaide Hills all the way down to the coast, setting up everywhere from major venues to your own backyard. Click here to inquire about your upcoming wedding.
Location: Adelaide, SA
Pizza Wagon
Loving on this snap from Jenny and Darin’s wedding (photographed by Daniel Brennan). It’s what backyard/riverside/garden party style weddings are all about – enjoying some laid back hangs and some seriously great food with those you love the most. The good folk of The Pizza Wagon don’t just serve, well, pizza, either. Victorian brides-to-be can also hit them up for antipasto grazing boards, their gelato cart (also pictured above) and even tipi hire.
Location: Mornington Peninsula,VIC
The Fizz Fellas
The brainchild of three mates, allwith an insatiable thirst for good wine and memorable times, The Fizz Fellas imported these cutie-patootie vans from Italy and set about offering a mobile bar service with a difference. They pour deliciously-chilled, Italian-style Tramonti Prosecco,which offers a crisp, refreshing texture accompanied with a light fizz. They can also serve your guests Aperol Spritz or Espresso Martini if you prefer. Click here for rates and packages.
Location: Sydney, NSW
Wheel & Spoon
What can we say? This real-deal Italian gelato is real good, guys! Based on the sunny Gold Coast, these guys also pedal to Byron Bay, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, serving up over 50 gelato flavours from their super adorable three-wheeled bicycle. They also offer Sorbet (aka dairy free) for the lactose sensitive out there. Read more about their wedding packages and request a quote here.
Location: Gold Coast, QLD