The food truck craze isn’t slowing down — from tacos to crepes to gourmet grilled cheese, there’s a truck for just about every craving. There’s something special about dinner (or dessert!) served from a brightly painted truck: maybe it’s the hunt to track one down, maybe it’s the out-of-the-box vibe, but a food truck date night is one of the most fun twists on a traditional dinner out. Round up a few trucks in your town with a group of friends, or keep it just the two of you, and get ready to feast on the road. Grab the free printables below and let’s go!
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How a Food Truck Date Works
This date can work a couple of ways: choose a few trucks to hit up and plan a route between them, or find a local food truck rally and let the trucks come to you. Do a little research on the food truck scene in your area — most cities have an Instagram account or app that tracks where the trucks park each day — and plan whatever fits your night. (These darling printables were designed for us by Cassia Leigh.)
Send the Invitation
Making it a group date? Send the printable invitation to the other couples you’ll be chowing down with — it’s a cute, easy way to share all the deets for your feast on the road.
Plan Your Route
Pick your trucks and map out a route. Give everyone in your party a copy of the printable route map and write in the name and address of each stop so the whole group knows where to meet. Half the fun is the hunt!
Rate Each Truck
Once you’ve ordered, it’s time to taste test! Fill out a Rating Card for each truck you try — score them on taste, freshness, portion size, presentation, and even the truck design (because the cooler the truck, the better, right?). Tally an overall score and crown your favorite at the end of the night.
Play Food Truck Bingo
For a little friendly competition along the way, play Food Truck Bingo! Spot trucks that match the description in each square, and the first to get four in a row picks dessert. There are four different bingo cards to choose from so everyone gets their own.
Everything You Need
This food truck date night is just the thing for a warm summer evening out. All you need are these cute, easy printables and a big appetite. To put them together, grab a good-quality paper cutter and some nice cardstock — then get ready to chow down!
More Out-of-the-House Date Ideas
- Summer & 4th of July date ideas — more warm-weather dates to try.
- Group & family date night ideas — make it a double (or group!) date.
- County fair date night — another fun, food-filled night out.
- A–Z alphabet dating list — a date idea for every letter.
Food Truck Date Night FAQs
Pick a few food trucks (or find a food truck rally), map out a route between them, and taste your way through the night. Use the printable rating cards to score each truck on taste, portion, and presentation, play Food Truck Bingo along the way, and crown a favorite at the end. It works as a cozy date for two or a fun group date.
Most cities have a food truck association, app, or Instagram account that posts daily locations and schedules. Search “food trucks near me” or your city name plus “food truck rally,” and check event listings for festivals and farmers markets, where trucks often gather.
Absolutely—it’s one of the best group dates! Send the printable invitation to a few couples, give everyone a route map, and make the ratings a friendly competition. Everyone can order what they love and share bites, which makes for easy conversation and lots of laughs.
It’s budget-friendly and flexible. Most food truck items run a few dollars to around $15, so you control the spend by how many trucks you visit and whether you share plates. Splitting dishes across a few trucks lets you taste more for less.
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So fun and perfect for the summer!
I agree!! Food Trucks are so fun in the summer!
Sounds fun to me! I love trying new food trucks!
What a fun and original idea for a date!
This date turned out to be ridiculously fun!! We went on a double-date with another couple, and we had a blast playing the bingo game and searching for different food trucks in our city. My hubby said he had more fun on this date than he has had in a while! Thank you for the great idea and super cute printables! <3
I’m so happy to hear that you had fun! It’s always a good feeling when the hubby approves, right? Success! Thanks for your sweet words! xoxo
Gabby – This post is simple beautiful!! I can’t wait to take my sweetheart out to dinner! THANK you!!
Yes – love this idea! We just moved and there are SO many awesome food trucks I want to try that this is going on our Date Night Bucket List!
I know! Such a fun excuse to get out and try out all the deliciousness! Glad you love it!
I am amazed by this date! It is so beautiful and fun! We just found out there are 2 new trucks in our neighboring town, so this is happening!
There’s a massive food truck roundup happening near me in just a couple of weeks- these ideas are going to make it even BETTER!!
In our town there are a bunch of food trucks that gather every Friday- we’ve been wanting to try them out but THIS is perfect for making it a fun date night! YAY!
NOW I want a taco and it’s not even 9am. haha! LOVE this idea and I love these printables! Thanks, Gabby!
I totally have a tradition every Thursday to go to the Food Trucks for dinner! We have a group of trucks that all come near our house and every week we try a different one. We are going to have to add these printables to our next excursion! Thank you Gabby!
I love food trucks tooo! Theres a food truck festival in my town this Friday. I’m so excited! These printables are perfect. Thank you!
Erin! YES! SO glad you like them! Have a blast at the festival- jealous I can’t join you 😉