Graduation Party - Chicago & Suburbs

Graduation Party Food Truck Catering across Chicagoland.

Graduation party food truck catering in Chicagoland is one of FTC's busiest categories every May and June. High school, college, and grad school celebrations from 50 to 300+ guests run especially well as food truck events because cuisine variety lands with multi-generational guest lists and the truck itself becomes part of the celebration backdrop.

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$16-24
per guest
50-300
typical guests
4-6 wk
lead time
No fee
to coordinate

Cuisines that fit

Top cuisine picks for graduation party events.

Taco Truck Catering

From $14 per guest

Pizza Truck Catering

From $16 per guest

BBQ Food Truck Catering

From $20 per guest

Korean BBQ Food Truck Catering

From $18 per guest

Mediterranean Food Truck Catering

From $16 per guest

Where this works

Common venues for graduation party events.

  • ✓Backyards and family residences
  • ✓Park district pavilions
  • ✓Country club outdoor spaces
  • ✓School grounds (with administrative approval)
  • ✓Brewery and event-space private rooms

Logistics

Graduation events cluster heavily in May-June. Book 6-8 weeks ahead for peak Saturdays. Park district and school venues require advance permitting which FTC files.

FAQ

Graduation Party food trucks, answered.

Graduation Party Food Truck Catering in Chicagoland typically runs $16 to $24 per guest. Most events also carry a $1,000 to $1,500 per-truck minimum for a 2 to 3 hour service window. Pricing varies with cuisine, headcount, and the service format.

Last updated: 2026-06-02

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