Your Ultimate BBQ Experience on Wheels!
Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey of savory delights with Rocklands Food Trucks. This is your gateway to an unforgettable BBQ experience, offering a tantalizing menu, schedule of our food truck locations, and rental information to make your events sizzle with flavor and fun.
We’ve Gone Cashless
Rocklands food trucks accepts all major credit cards as well as touchless payments through Apple and Google Pay.
On this page:
- Food Truck Schedule
- Food Truck Menu
- Rent the Rocklands Food Truck For Your Next Private Event
- Food Truck Rental FAQs
Rocklands Food Truck Schedule
Our food truck is always on the move, bringing the tantalizing aromas of our BBQ to various locations throughout the DMV area. Stay updated with our schedule to catch us at your favorite spots or discover new places to enjoy our BBQ. Whether it’s a weekday lunch or a weekend treat, Rocklands Food Truck is ready to delight you with our signature BBQ fare. See our menu below.
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Please note: trucks are cashless & accept credit, debit, or mobile payment
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Food Truck Menu
At Rocklands Food Truck, we take pride in serving up the most delicious BBQ offerings right from our mobile kitchen. From the famous Rocklands Pearl to tender chopped pork sandwiches, our menu is a celebration of authentic BBQ flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. When you stop by our food truck at one of our scheduled events the menu below is what we serve – hot and ready for you!
*Prices are subject to change
Family Meal
- 1 pound Chopped pork, 1 pound Pulled Chicken (Substitute 1 pound Beef Brisket – $10)
- Choice of 3 sides
- 4 Rolls and 4 Honey Jalapeño Cornbread
3 Meat Platter
- Your choice of three: Chopped pork, Pulled Chicken or Beef Brisket
- Choice of 2 sides
- Roll or Honey Jalapeño Cornbread
Rocklands Pearl
- Macaroni and Cheese, Barbequed Baked Beans, and Chopped pork layered in One container
- Serviced with Cornbread
Sandwiches
- Chopped Pork
- Pulled Chicken
- Beef Brisket
- Served with choice of 1 side
Sides
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Barbequed Baked Beans
- Collard Greens
- Coleslaw
- Traditional Potato Salad
- Minted Cucumber Salad
Drinks and Stuff
- Assorted Soft Drinks
- Bottled Water
- Potato Chips
- Honey Jalapeño Cornbread
Did You Know You Can Rent a Rocklands Food Truck For Your Next Private Event?
Looking to add a smoky twist to your next event? Rocklands Food Truck offers the perfect solution with our BBQ catering service. Whether it’s a corporate gathering, family celebration, or community event, our mobile kitchen brings the sizzle and charm to make your occasion a standout success. Request a proposal for rental and let our team of BBQ enthusiasts curate a mouthwatering spread that will have your guests raving.
Why Choose Rocklands Food Truck?
- Authentic BBQ: Our passion for BBQ shines through in every dish we serve, crafted with time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients.
- Mobile Convenience: Follow our food truck schedule and find us at various locations, bringing the BBQ experience to your doorstep.
- Catering Excellence: Elevate your events with our catering service, offering a personalized menu and professional setup.
- Memorable Flavors: Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of our BBQ that will leave you craving for more.
Food Truck Catering for Any Event
Food trucks are used for a lot of different reasons these days. It’s an inexpensive way to turn your backyard, office, or venue into something special and memorable.
- Office or Professional events
- Weddings
- Large events
- Graduations
- Tailgates
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- Baby showers
- School events
- Family reunions
- Pools
- Local government events
- Cookouts and picnics for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and more.
Seasonal Schedule and Rates
Our food trucks are available year round. Below is a breakdown of our seasonal dates, holidays and minimum rates for vending events.
There are some general ground rules:
- For our private events, our Food Truck is available to rent for $18.49 per person, plus labor and service fees.
- We’re happy to talk about terms for a longer period of time; we’ll consider every situation on a case-by-case basis.
- We have trucks licensed to sell food in Maryland, Virginia and DC. If the event is on private property, we may not need a license, but we’ll want to make sure we talk that through with you.
- Radius limit: roughly 20 miles from Alexandria
If this sounds like a good start to you, please fill in the form below and we’ll give you a holler.
| Season | Rates | Holidays |
| March 15 – December 1 | Monday – Thursday: $1,000 Friday – Sunday: $1,500 Holiday: $2,000 | Good Friday Mother’s Day Memorial Weekend (Friday – Monday) Father’s Day Juneteenth July 4th Weekend (Friday – Monday) Labor Day (Friday – Monday) Halloween Weekend (Friday – Monday) Veteran’s Day November 19, 20, 26, 27 |
| December 2 – March 14 | Monday – Thursday: $750 Friday – Sunday: $1000 Holiday: $1000 | New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day MLK Day Valentine’s Day Presidents Day |
Food Truck Booking Request
Thanks for thinking of the Rocklands truck for your event. Rocklands’ food trucks are available for rental to schools, churches, local governments, companies, private groups or hungry individuals.
There are some general ground rules:
- For our Private Events our Food Truck is available to rent for $18.49 per person, plus labor and service fees.
- We’re happy to talk about terms for a longer period of time; we’ll consider every situation on a case-by-case basis.
- We have trucks licensed to sell food in Maryland, Virginia and DC. If the event is on private property, we may not need a license, but we’ll want to make sure we talk that through with you.
If this sounds like a good start to you, please fill in the form and we’ll give you a holler.
Food Truck Booking Request
Our Food Truck Around Town
Here are photos of our food trucks around the DMV area catering events and serving guests our delicious BBQ food.
Food Truck Rental FAQs
We travel just about 25-30 mile radius from Alexandria, VA.
For our private events, our Food Truck is available to rent for $18.49 per person, plus labor and service fees.
For a vending event, we have a guaranteed sales minimum of $1,000.
Season Minimum: 3/15 – 12/1
Monday – Thursday: $1,000
Friday – Sunday: $1,500
Holiday: $2,000
Off Season Minimum 12/2 – 3/14
Monday – Thursday: $750
Friday – Sunday: $1000
Holiday: $1000
Only if the location you are having your event at requires one. We have trucks licensed to sell food in Virginia and DC. If the event is on private property, we may not need a license, but we’ll want to make sure we talk that through with you.
Typical turnaround time is 3-5 min, usually on the shorter side of that.
We do not need water or electricity, however if we can plug in we’re happy to. (If we plug in, we don’t have to use our generator and it makes us quieter).
No, there is no limit. We will take care of all your guests. It just takes more time for larger crowds or a second truck, depending on how fast you want them all served.
12 ft high clearance. The truck will fit in one standard parking spot, however depending on how you’d like it positioned for service, we recommend 2 to 3 parking spaces.
It will depend on your guest count, but typical service time is 2-3 hours for private events, and public vending events are usually 3-4 hours but can be longer depending on the event.
For a pre-paid event, all of the leftovers are yours to keep.
Yes, we provide plates, silverware, napkins and anything else you might need.
No, we will take away all trash from inside of the truck but we are not responsible for trash outside of the truck.
Not with the food truck, If you’d like these services please check out our catering services page.
Anything beyond an hour from our shop would incur a travel fee, which is charged based on time.
We have two trucks and they are in constant demand during the warm weather months. We suggest booking as soon as you know the date for your event.
We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Cash App.
For a pre-paid private event, we require a signed contract and a 50% deposit.
For a vending event, we require a signed contract with credit card information to guarantee minimum.
Stop by our Alexandria location for lunch or dinner. If the trucks are in the lot feel free to have a look around the exterior (please don’t go inside).