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Yankee Doodle Dandy’s Food Truck Catering

Yankee Doodle Dandy’s

Chicken, American and Sandwiches food truck catering in New York, NY

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Minimum order
$2,188
about 99 servings
Per serving
About $22
typical menu price

About Yankee Doodle Dandy’s

People line up for our Love Me Tender chicken sandwich and the buffalo soldier sandwich. I run a compact all‑American truck that specializes in chicken, sandwiches, and straightforward American plates. We park with a simple menu and move fast. We do boxed lunches for offices and events, set up on site when needed, and handle orders for conferences and neighborhood gatherings. Our catering menu lists chicken sandwiches, tenders, and grilled cheese. But we can also upgrade it to include , a the entire menu vegan and offer other sandwiches that are not on the standard menu. We can offer gluten‑free options on request—a salad with grilled chicken. Service is casual, plates and boxes handed out at the window. Folks mention the tenders and sandwiches most often in reviews and press pieces, and we get repeat orders for catering. I keep things practical. If you need on‑site food truck service and boxed lunches with a broadly appealing menu that your crew will love and ask for again and again—Yankee Doodle Dandy’s is the truck for you!

Meet the owner

Josh Gatewood, owner of Yankee Doodle Dandy’s

Josh Gatewood

Owner, Yankee Doodle Dandy’s

Yankee Doodle Dandy’s was started by founder Josh Gatewood’s with money he won on Who Wants to be a Millionaire? After he won some money, he moved back to Tennessee where he went to college in Knoxville and learned how to do the art form of the fried chicken tender correctly. He bought his first food truck in 2013 and became one of the most popular trucks in NYC. Our speciality is the Winner Winner—a chicken tender & fries basket served with Texas toast and our famous “Spirit of ‘76” sauce. We have all the other sauces you’d expect an American chicken tender truck to have too. We also serve it Buffalo style, a chicken sandwich-and a grilled cheese. American classic food done right.

Key Features & Services

On-Site Service On-Site Service
Boxed Lunches Boxed Lunches
Vegetarian Options Vegetarian Options
Vegan Options Vegan Options
Gluten-free Options Gluten-free Options
Serves New York

What's Included

  • Fresh food preparation and professional service staff
  • All supplies included (plates, utensils, napkins)
  • Setup, service, and cleanup
  • Satisfaction Guarantee from Food Truck Club

When to Book

Recommended lead time
15–30 days before your event

The further ahead you book, the more trucks you'll have to choose from. Planning ahead is the best way to secure your top pick.

That said, shorter timelines work too—we book events just days out all the time. You'll just have fewer options to choose from.

Busy seasons: Spring and Fall are our most popular times in New York, so booking early gives you the best selection.

Venue & Setup Requirements

Usually self-contained
Most trucks bring their own power and water. Confirm any hookups with Yankee Doodle Dandy’s when you book.
Space needed

A flat, accessible parking spot—typically 12' × 25' for most trucks

Where we can serve

Offices, homes, private venues, and most parks within our service area

Check Availability

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Cancellation Policy

Flexible options
Plans change, and we get it
30+
More than 30 days before

Full flexibility window

100% refund
14+
14–29 days before

Partial refund available

50% refund
7+
7–13 days before

Limited refund window

25% refund
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Less than 7 days before

Reschedule or apply as credit toward a future event

Flexible options

Weather happens: If bad weather affects your event, we'll work with you to reschedule or credit your booking.

Satisfaction Guarantee

We promise exceptional service, each and every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Yankee Doodle Dandy’s serve?
Yankee Doodle Dandy’s serves Chicken, American and Sandwiches.Popular menu items include Buffalo Soldier, Love Me Tender Chicken Sandwich and Triple Play Grilled Cheese.Most servings run about $22 before tax.The full menu with current prices is above.
Is there a minimum order or guest count?
Yes, Yankee Doodle Dandy’s has a minimum order of $2,188, which works out to roughly 99 servings at this menu's prices. This minimum covers essential costs including food preparation, staffing and setup time. For smaller gatherings, consider the attendee-pay option where guests purchase their own meals.
What is included in the catering price?
Your quote from Yankee Doodle Dandy’s includes food preparation, serving supplies (plates, utensils, napkins), the truck's staff, and setup and breakdown. Some trucks charge a travel fee depending on how far the venue is; the truck will let you know if one applies. The per-serving prices on this page already include Food Truck Club's service fee; sales tax is added and the complete total is shown before you confirm.
How far in advance should I book Yankee Doodle Dandy’s?
Fifteen to thirty days gives you the best shot at your first-choice date, and shorter timelines work too. Food trucks in New York book up fastest in spring and fall, and events with 100+ guests benefit from a little extra notice for menu planning and staffing.
What types of events does Yankee Doodle Dandy’s cater?
Yankee Doodle Dandy’s is new to Food Truck Club, so there are no platform bookings to show yet. Corporate lunches, employee appreciation days, community festivals, school and university events, and private celebrations around New York are all bookable from this page.
Where does Yankee Doodle Dandy’s serve?
Yankee Doodle Dandy’s is based in New York, NY and takes bookings across New York, Kings, Queens, Bronx, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Union, Morris, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Sussex, Warren, Fairfield, New Haven, Litchfield, Monroe and Pike Counties. Some trucks charge a travel fee depending on how far the venue is, so include the full event address in your request and the truck will let you know if one applies. For a venue outside this area, the truck will confirm whether it can make the trip.
Do you offer vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergy-conscious options?
Yankee Doodle Dandy’s lists vegetarian options, vegan options and gluten-free options on its profile. Include a count for each in your booking request so the truck preps enough, and flag any allergies at the same time.
Do I need to provide any utilities (power or water)?
Usually not. Most food trucks arrive with their own generator, water tank, and cooking equipment, so a flat, accessible parking spot of roughly 12 by 25 feet is all they need. Some trailers and dessert carts do run on an outlet, so mention what your venue offers and Yankee Doodle Dandy’s will confirm any hookups before the event.
What happens in case of bad weather or cancellation?
Rescheduling is the usual answer when weather turns, and we work with you and the truck to find a date. If the event has to be cancelled, the refund follows the cancellation policy above.

Areas & Counties Served in New York

New York Kings Queens Bronx Richmond Nassau Suffolk Westchester Rockland Orange Putnam Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Bergen Hudson Essex Passaic Union Morris Middlesex Monmouth Somerset Sussex Warren Fairfield New Haven Litchfield Monroe Pike

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