Summer is a great time to gather family and friends at the park, the beach, or even your backyard to enjoy the balmy weather and socialize over the fresh produce this season is famous for. You don’t have to wait for the holidays to pair family and feasting — summer is the perfect time to get your Fresh Mex on! Before you dig into a pile of tasty tacos, tamales, or quesadillas, you’ll want to warm up the crowd with a heap of tantalizing appetizers. Everyone knows that no Taco Tuesday is complete without crispy tortilla chips and fresh guacamole, but what can you add to the table to please every palate?

When it comes to providing food for an event, food trucks have become an extremely popular option in recent years. So much so that the food trucks vs. traditional catering debate is now a common and difficult one for many event planners. Do you go with the tried and true method or the newer, less familiar one? The answer to that question is going to depend on your answer to a few other questions. To help you get there, we’ve included those questions below, along with some useful details about them. We hope it can help guide you in the right direction.

The food truck revolution is well underway in cities and towns across the country. Food trucks provide the convenience of fast food paired with the gourmet appeal of an upscale restaurant. It’s no surprise, then, that renting a food truck is becoming a popular option when it comes to providing tasty vittles for all kinds of events. While traditional, sit-down catering is still expected for elegant affairs, food trucks are now apropos for every event. You can find them at casual outdoor weddings and family reunions. They pop up everywhere, from charity galas and corporate product launches to neighborhood block parties. Why are food trucks trending as an attractive catering option? Here are a few reasons you might want to book a Fresh Mex food truck from Chevys for your next soiree.