The Classic
$18/ guest
Single smashburger, hand-cut boardwalk fries, bottled water
Pricing in PA, DE & NJ
What food truck catering costs
Real numbers, published up front: $18–$24 per guest, a $1,200 event minimum and a 25% deposit to hold your date. No hidden kitchen, equipment or staffing fees.
Price per guest
Every package is cooked to order on the truck during your event. Pick the one that fits the crowd — we'll confirm portions with you before the date.
The Signature
$24/ guest
Double smashburger, hand-cut fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade
The Cookout
$20/ guest
Choice of smashburger or quarter-pound dog, fries, lemonade
Game Day
$21/ guest
Buffalo chicken tenders, fries, smashburger slider, lemonade
Add-ons
- Squeeze & Sip lemonade stationUnlimited pours during service+$3/guest
- Onion ringsHand-battered, cooked to order+$3/guest
- Bacon & jalapeño upgradeAdded to every burger+$4/guest
- Dessert roundSweet finish after the main service+$4/guest
What a typical event costs
Examples on The Signature package before tax and add-ons, including the volume discount that kicks in at 100 and 250 guests.
50 guests
$1,200
$24 per guest
$300 deposit
100 guests
$2,280
$24 per guest · 5% volume discount applied
$570 deposit
First corporate booking: 10 free meals
250 guests
$5,400
$24 per guest · 10% volume discount applied
$1,350 deposit
First corporate booking: 10 free meals
Estimates only. Every event gets a written quote by email confirming the menu, headcount and total before a contract is issued.
Estimate your event
Set your headcount and menu to see the total, per-guest price and 25% deposit, then send it straight to the booking form.
Instant quote estimate
Pick a headcount and a menu to see a ballpark total in seconds. Final pricing is confirmed by email — this is a planning estimate, not a contract.
What's included
- The truck, griddle, fryers and all cooking equipment
- Our crew cooking every order on site during service
- Food, buns, toppings and condiments for your headcount
- Plates, napkins and serving supplies
- Setup, service and cleanup of our own area
- A written quote and contract before anything is charged
What's not
- Sales tax, which is calculated at checkout
- Gratuity, which is always optional
- Travel beyond our core PA, DE and NJ service area
- Tables, tents, seating or restrooms for your guests
- Permits required by a specific venue or township
Deposit, balance and discounts
25% deposit
Holds your date. Paid online from your booking confirmation page, with the balance due before the event.
$1,200 minimum
Smaller guest counts are welcome — the event is simply billed at the minimum rather than per head.
Volume discounts
5% off at 100 guests, 10% off at 250. First-time corporate bookings of 100+ also get 10 free meals.
Pricing works the same for weddings, graduation parties and Philadelphia events. Check the service area to confirm travel is included for your address.
Catering cost FAQs
How much does food truck catering cost?
Mallie's Burgers catering runs about $18 to $24 per guest depending on the menu package, with a $1,200 event minimum. A 75-guest event on The Signature package works out to roughly $1,800 before any add-ons.
Is there a minimum to book the truck?
Yes — the event minimum is $1,200. Smaller guest counts are welcome; the total is simply billed at the minimum rather than per head.
What is included in the per-guest price?
The truck, the cooking equipment, the crew, the food cooked to order on site, serving supplies and cleanup of our own service area. There is no separate kitchen, chafer or rental fee.
How much is the deposit?
A 25% deposit confirms your date. The balance is due before the event, and both can be paid online from your booking confirmation page.
Are there discounts for larger events?
Yes. Events of 100 or more guests receive 5% off, and 250 or more receive 10% off. First-time corporate bookings of 100+ guests also get 10 free meals.
Do prices include tax and travel?
Sales tax is calculated at checkout. Travel is included throughout our core service area in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey; long-distance dates may add a travel charge, which we confirm in writing before you sign anything.
What can I add on to the base package?
A Squeeze & Sip lemonade station ($3/guest), onion rings ($3/guest), a bacon and jalapeno upgrade ($4/guest) and a dessert round ($4/guest) with Canned Confections.
Are these prices final?
They are planning estimates. Every event gets a written quote by email confirming the menu, headcount and total before a contract is issued, so there are no surprise line items.
Still pricing things out? Call or text 610-207-0494 or email malliesburgers@gmail.com.
Get an exact price for your date
Send your date, address and guest count — we'll reply with a written quote.
Google Reviews
What guests say after the truck rolls out — and you can add yours on Google.
“Mallie's rolled up to our office park and fed 140 people in under 90 minutes. The smashburgers were still crispy at the last table.”
“We did the late-night snack service at our reception and it stole the show. Guests are still talking about the fries.”
“Booked them for my son's graduation open house. Easy contract, showed up early, and the lemonade bar was a hit with the kids.”