Last Updated on May 28, 2015 by Babita
Last weekend we attended the Food Truck Festival in Monmouth Park, NJ. Since this was our first time we did not know what to expect. We reached there around 12.30 pm even though we were stuck in traffic for around 45 minutes. Parking was available — thank goodness for that.
However, even before we reached the venue we realized it was going to be amazingly crowded. There were at least 36 different food trucks offering wide variety of food. My husband and I consider ourselves foodies. In our mind we had everything planned out. We were going to get at least one item from each truck and sample it.
We were so naive. Although it does not look in the picture above, the lines at each of these trucks were so long that they coiled with other lines and intertwined with each other. You did not know where the lines began and where they ended. To make matters worse both TEE and ‘S’ were hungry and getting impatient. Even though this was a family friendly food event, I don’t think we should have taken our kids. There was a lot of waiting. In fact there were many other families who thought the same as they dealt with their own crying kids.
Eventually, we decided to stop at the truck which had the smallest line. It was the one selling fried oreos, zeppole and funnel cake. TEE was over the top excited, but I wanted real lunch.
While my girls and I waited in line for our fried Oreos, my husband stood in line at the Paella truck. That was a smart move. By the time we got our fried Oreos and Zeppoles we joined him. TEE enjoyed her fried oreos while the rest of us made do with the Zeppoles and lemonade.
Zeppoles, I think is fried dough. Well we were hungry and it did not disappoint.
Finally after waiting for about 15 minutes we got our hands on some seafood paella. We found a shaded spot and began tearing into it. The paella was delicious. The rice and all the seafood was perfectly cooked and seasoned.
By now the girls had mellowed down and ‘S’ decides she is still not done. She wants ice-cream. Even the line at this truck were long. My husband cannot say no to her, so we wait in line. Another 10 minutes and we finally have our ice cream in hand.
The weather was beautiful that day and we did manage to have a wonderful time. We are planning to do check out this event again next year. By that time we will be well prepared.
Fried Spanish Mackerel
Wish I lived out that way!!!
I know around here we get a few carts that do cook meals or fried dough and other things, but none like those.
that looks great.
Thanks for sharing! Sound like you had alot of fun! I’m not a seafood lover at all. I’m definitely a land lover!!!! Thanks again! Michele 🙂
We are finally getting some decent food trucks here – problem is they aren’t on a set schedule.
My son would totally love to go to something like this. I bet they have all different types of foods, more than I can imagine. These food trucks now a days are doing some really great foods.
That sounds like a lot of fun, and good eating!
Yummy!
interesting
Looks amazing
Oh man, I love food trucks! I just wish they were a bit cheaper 😛
I love when we have the food truck festivals in our area. It is such a great way to try many different kinds of foods. Luckily we have a few that stay in the same area here, I am addicted to a couple different ones.
That looks so good.
Well – this does sound fun – and I could see that you would have to be more prepared! Long lines when you’re hungry can get frustrating – but what great food choices you had – and those Zeppoles look extra good!
What a great event for foodies. I love food truck and what they offer. Too bad I am far
There’s a local food truck festival once a month here. I really should go check it out. The food sounds amazing. The only time I’ve gone is with my husband. Smart move for next time.
Oh my what amazing food! I would so go to the funnel cakes!
That looks like very delicious place to visit. Yum!
Wow, so much food and too many people, LOL! They need to sell tickets to that event and space out when people can come. I hate waiting in line for food also but it looks like the end results were delicious.
Ooh that seafood paella looks really good! Mmm fried oreos too! They’re such classics!
I have never had anything from a food truck before! I feel like I’m completely missing out! This looks great!
All the food looks good! Too bad the lines were so long though.
What a fun event! All those choices, how did you do it?! The food looks delicious and of course I love paella! I am glad you and your family had a wonderful time.
I have always wanted to go to a food truck festival but haven’t had the chance yet. They have a few of them every year in my state and I really should make the time to check one out. I love how food trucks have become the new fast food for people. It’s really grown a lot of businesses that couldn’t have otherwise started a brick and mortar location too.
How fun! There is a food truck festival coming to MA in a few weeks and I was on the fence about getting tickets. After reading this, I totally want to go.
I didn’t know you were in NJ. I went to school at Monmout U but never visited the race track. Looks delicous!