Pantry University

Everything we know about food trucks and great events. Free.

Playbooks and how-tos for the two sides of every event, written by the people building Pantry. Pick your side.

For food truck operators

Book more events, earn more per booking, and run a tighter business -- from your first Pantry gig to a full calendar.

  • Getting Started
  • Grow Your Business
  • Maximize Earnings
  • Operator Stories
Operator hub

For event planners

Plan an event people talk about for years -- pick the right truck, get the details right, and make it memorable.

  • Plan Your Event
  • Choose the Right Truck
  • Event Inspiration
  • Make It Memorable
Planner hub

Latest from the university

Plan Your Event · Guide

How to Budget a Food Truck Event in Nashville (With Real Numbers)

Per-head pricing, minimums, and what actually drives a quote up or down -- a practical budgeting guide for your first (or fortieth) food truck event.

Pantry Team · 5 min read

Operator Stories · Story

From Farmers' Market Stall to 40 Events a Year: A Nashville Pitmaster's Playbook

How one East Nashville BBQ truck turned weekend market shifts into a private-event business that now books out two months ahead.

Pantry Team · 4 min read