While December traditionally steals the spotlight as the month for festive gatherings, there is a compelling case to be made for hosting a holiday party in January or February. Let’s be honest - holiday parties are always a fun occasion: guests are able to enjoy a complimentary festivity, complete with food and drink, while enjoying each other’s company in a casual setting. To get to the point where everyone is smiling and having fun requires quite a bit of work and event planning. In contrast to the hectic and sometimes overwhelming nature of December festivities, celebrations in the new yea ..read more

Chicago As A Cultural Haven Jamie Billow, founder and lead event experience director of Chicago Food Truck Hub, was featured in a Redfin article, which is a timely piece with summer around the corner. While living in Chicago or any large city can often be expensive, there are plenty of free activities to do in Chicago to keep you entertained. Jamie contributed one of eleven recommendations on how to spend your time and enjoy some of what the city has to offer. This list is compiled from other locals and can be considered a collection of the city’s hidden gems that are equally exciting and adv ..read more

There are so many thoughts that come to mind when thinking about planning an event. Here are two basic questions to ask: Who are the event attendees or target audience for which the event is being planned? What are the expectations and goals of the event? The answers to those questions will help guide the style, budget, date, and a variety of other factors that are important to consider when planning an event. When thinking about the planning process itself, it doesn’t have to be complicated or even very far in advance. Working with an event planning company like Chicago Food Truck Hub ..read more

Your boss calls and tells you that you’re in charge of planning the company holiday party. You just got engaged and set the date, and now you have a wedding to throw. Your daughter’s Sweet 16 is coming up, and she’s counting on you. You’re on the hook to entertain and provide a great event experience for your guests. No pressure.  Deep breath.  You can do this. Planning an event is a huge responsibility, and hiring the right team can make or break it. Where do you begin? Fortunately, Chicago Food Truck Hub is here to help you by presenting the five things to look for when hiring an ..read more

Five words that can brighten anyone’s day: “Cinco de Mayo” and “Taco Party.” 70% of Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, which makes it a great occasion for an employee or client appreciation event, a business grand opening, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, baby shower, and really an excuse to gather and enjoy great tacos.  It’s time to dive in and share tips on how to make your Cinco de Mayo taco party one for the ages. Roll In A Food Truck To get a sense of the popularity of food trucks, consider this statistic: food truck establishments ballooned from 3,281 in 2013 to 5,970 in 2018 ..read more

You’re planning an important event. The C-suite is going to be there. Clients are attending. Do you have the pre-event jitters?  What if you don’t order enough food? What if people don’t use the photo booth or play the games that we set up? What if people don’t have a great time? We get it. Event planning is no walk in the park. And all those what if’s can leave you feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. But what if you had access to a team of marketing professionals, vendor management representatives, customer service experts, and operations and project management specialists? And what ..read more

Welcome Back Events Are A Thing Around two-thirds of Americans found themselves working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic. But after a year and several months of remote work, employees are beginning to make the switch from dining room table to office cubicle once again. As a boss, business owner, or department head, you may be wondering; should you hold a welcome back event for employees? If ever there was a time to show appreciation for your employees’ hard work and dedication, it’s now. Consider the latest trend in post-pandemic corporate event planning. A Trendy and Tasty Welcome Back ..read more

How are you celebrating Employee Appreciation Day this year?There are so many awesome ways to show employees how much you care, which is especially important during a difficult period. Although the dynamics of events are looking a bit different this year (again), Chicago Food Truck Hub is well-positioned to deliver delicious and creative options to safely recognize and celebrate employee appreciation days. Quick calendar note: Employee Appreciation Day officially falls on the first Friday of March, which is March 5 this year.  But it can be celebrated any day and any month, not just a sin ..read more

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