Party food carts across Essex County's towns
Essex is a county of contrasts. Suburban towns like Livingston, West Orange, Millburn and Short Hills, Caldwell, Verona and Glen Ridge have classic backyards and driveways where a cart and a full station fit side by side. Montclair, Maplewood and South Orange add front-porch neighborhoods and busy downtowns where block parties and street fairs are part of the culture.
Then there's Newark, with office towers, converted lofts, university buildings and the restaurants of the Ironbound. Parties there are more likely to be in a lobby, a conference floor or a rooftop terrace than on a lawn.
Office and rooftop events in Newark and beyond
For corporate events, our compact carts are easy to bring through a building's loading area and up a freight elevator. A popcorn cart for an afternoon break, a Coffee & Espresso Bar for a morning kickoff, or a soft serve cart for a summer team celebration all work in a lobby or on a terrace.
Buildings usually have rules about deliveries, elevators and outside caterers, so loop in your building management early. Share their requirements with us, and we confirm space and power for rooftops before the day. More ideas are on our corporate event food stations page.
Parks, fields and town celebrations
Essex has some of the oldest county parks in the country, and places like Brookdale Park, Verona Park and Branch Brook Park are favorite spots for group picnics and community gatherings. Rules for food vary by park, so check with the county parks office or your town before you plan.
Town fairs, school fun fairs and PTA fundraisers do well with the classic midway lineup: popcorn, cotton candy and soft pretzels. The Popcorn + Cotton Candy pair starts at $800 for 50 guests. For more on fundraisers, see our carnivals and fundraisers page.
What to serve in Essex County
Backyard birthdays in West Orange or Caldwell often go with soft serve and fries. Neighborhood block parties in Maplewood or Montclair do well with a Live Oven Pizza station, where our chef bakes pies one after another so hungry neighbors keep coming back. For an evening event, churros and fried Oreos or mini donuts make a sweet finish.
Street parking, driveways and access
Many Essex neighborhoods have narrow streets and limited parking. Tell us where our vehicle can stop to unload, whether there are stairs or a long walk to the backyard, and if the street will be closed for your event. If you're planning a street party, check your town's street-event permit rules early. Travel within our service area is included, and your written quote confirms it.
