The Perfect Pair: How to Cater Burgers and Hot Dogs for a Crowd
For feeding a crowd, catering burgers and hot dogs is a beneficial (and appetizing!) way to go. In addition to being popular foods and versatile ones, they can also be part of interactive dining experiences for your guests. Keep reading to learn why catering burgers and hot dogs may be the ideal choice for your next event!
How to Cater Burgers and Hot Dogs for a Crowd
Now that you’ve decided what to eat, it’s time to explore the options for catering burgers and hot dogs. As you review various catering menus and think about the catering services for your event, you may also be considering how to make the meal enhance your guests’ overall experience. Here are three different catering ideas for burgers and hot dogs.
Build-Your-Own Bar Catering
From lavish weddings to intimate dinner parties, build-your-own food bars frequently appear at events of all kinds. While there are many different food bar ideas to consider like the ones shared at Brides, catering build-your-own bars that feature crowd-pleasing dishes like burgers and hot dogs provides menu items with established appeal and an engaging approach to service. With build-your-own burger and hot dog bars, guests have the opportunity to move around and mingle with each other and to customize their meals.
Burger bars and hot dog bars often include many different types of vegetables, condiments and other toppings. Therefore, one guest could build a chili cheese dog, while another might stick with classic additions like ketchup or relish. For a curated assortment of burger and hot dog bar offerings, consider featuring seasonal burger toppings or providing the key ingredients for various regional hot dog preparations, like the ones shared at Taste of Home. Some catered build-your-own bars also offer different types of hot dogs, burger patties or buns.
Individual Burger and Hot Dog Meal Catering
In addition to the build-your-own bar approach, another option is to cater individual burger and hot dog meals. Depending on the catering company, guests may be able to customize these meal orders to their preference or simply choose the selection that they’d most enjoy. One potential benefit of this catering choice is that other common meal components, like a side or dessert, may accompany the main dish. For larger crowds or events where meals need to be served and enjoyed in a shorter amount of time or with minimal setup or cleanup, individual bagged lunches or packaged meals might work better than a more interactive customization experience.
On-Site Preparation of Burgers and Hot Dogs
For some events, on-site preparation of burgers and hot dogs may be preferable. Local catering providers might also offer unique ways to feature and serve these two foods. For example, with on-site catering, the chef might cook the hot dogs and burgers to order or do a demonstration, perhaps featuring a signature dish designed especially for that occasion!
Frequently Asked Questions about Catering Burgers and Hot Dogs from Freddy’s
Are build-your-own burger and hot dog bars available on the Freddy’s catering menu?
Yes! We offer standard and deluxe burger bars, as well as standard and deluxe hot dog bars. Both the standard and deluxe options are designed to serve 10 and come with 10 servings of Freddy’s Kettle Chips. For both the hot dog bar and the burger bar, the number and variety of toppings is what differentiates the deluxe selection from the standard one. Plus, we also offer sundae bar catering, so your guests can build their own treats with our delicious frozen custard and sweet toppings!
Can Freddy’s cater burger and hot dog meals for a corporate event?
In addition to our build-your-own bar menu items, we also offer 10 different individual bagged lunches. The lunch selections include multiple burger options, our all-beef hot dog, and three different chicken sandwich preparations. Each bagged lunch comes with the chosen burger, hot dog or sandwich, as well as Freddy’s Kettle Chips and a brownie.
What do I need to know about ordering catering at Freddy’s?
After familiarizing yourself with the options on our catering menu, it’s important to plan ahead for your catering needs, as the time required for preparation and the order minimums may vary by location. Please contact us with any questions!
If you plan to cater burgers and hot dogs for your next event, then check out the available options at Freddy’s. Our catering menu includes some of our guests’ favorite savory selections, as well as a create-your-own sundae bar that features Freddy’s frozen custard. Find a Freddy’s near you today, so our team can assist you with your upcoming event!