Austin, TX • Build-your-own party stations
Party Food Stations in Austin
One cart, any menu. Our mobile cart switches out for your event, from charcuterie to walking tacos to a candy bar. Guests build their own from 12 self-serve containers while we keep everything stocked, so the food becomes part of the party.
Walking tacos · Fruit cups · Candy bars · Mimosa stations
Party stations are priced per event, based on your menu and guest count.
Build-your-own fun
A Food Cart for Events, Filled Your Way
We plan the cart with you. Tell us your idea and we build on it, or we suggest options that fit your event, your guests and your theme.
Your food is prepped specifically for your event. On the day, we arrive with time to set up, stay to serve and help guests the whole time you have booked us, then break down and clean up. The cart is small and mobile, works indoors or outdoors, and needs no power or special setup.
Every party station includes
- A menu planned with you
- Food prepped for your event
- 12 self-serve containers guests build from
- Friendly staff for your whole booking
- Utensils and plates or boards
- Breakdown and cleanup
Party Station Menus
The cart switches out for your event. Here are stations we have served around Austin, with more ideas below.
Walking Taco Bar
Chips, toppings and fun
Guests grab a bag of Fritos or Doritos and load it up at the cart. Our first walking taco event, a Fourth of July pool party, was a huge hit.
Mexican Fruit Cups
Fruit, chamoy and agua frescas
Fresh fruit cups with chamoy, served from the cart alongside agua frescas. We served a World Cup–themed fruit cup event for 200 guests at SHI.
Charcuterie Cups
Bite-sized spreads
Individual charcuterie cups for mingling crowds, like the cups we made for ACL Live Community Day, presented by Dell Technologies.
Dessert Grazing Tables
Sweets for a crowd
A dessert spread for big events. We tested the viral dot cakes for a 250-person dessert grazing table.
Party stations are priced per event, based on your menu and guest count. A delivery fee is added based on location.
More Party Bar Ideas
Nacho Bar
Chips and toppings guests pile on themselves. A crowd favorite for game days, birthdays and happy hours.
Hot Chocolate Bar
Hot cocoa with toppings for holiday parties, winter weddings and cool-weather events.
Candy Bar
A candy bar on wheels, with sweets in self-serve bins so every guest picks their favorites.
Mimosa & Beverage Stations
Mimosa bars and beverage stations, like the hibiscus and cucumber-mint agua frescas we served with our fruit cups.
Brunch Boards
Brunch spreads for showers, birthdays and morning events.
Your Own Idea
Have something else in mind? We will suggest options or build the cart around your idea.
Bar service
Bartenders for Hire
Add a bartender to your party station. Our TABC-certified bartenders serve the drinks you provide, so your guests are looked after from the first bite to the last pour.
Bar service comes naturally to us. Corey and Brie are experienced bartenders who spent 13 years working side by side behind the bar before starting Bat City Boards.
- TABC-certified bartenders
- You supply the alcohol, we serve it
- Pairs with a mimosa or beverage station
- Pricing on request
Party Food Stations for Every Occasion
Weddings & Late-Night Snacks
A cocktail-hour station or a late-night walking taco bar your guests will talk about.
Birthday & Graduation Parties
From kids’ birthdays to graduation parties, guests love building their own.
Baby Showers
A pretty, interactive spread for showers. Several of our 5-star Google reviews come from baby showers.
Corporate Events & Happy Hours
Office celebrations and happy hours, like the World Cup fruit cup event we served for 200 at SHI.
Backyard & Garden Parties
Pool parties, garden parties and backyard gatherings. The cart works indoors or out.
Premieres & Community Events
Curated carts for music or movie premieres and community days like ACL Live Community Day.
How it works
How Booking a Party Station Works
From the first call to the last bite, we handle the details so you can enjoy your event.
Tell us your idea
Share your date, venue, guest count and the station you have in mind.
We plan your cart together
We suggest options or build on your idea, then prep the food specifically for your event.
We set up, serve and clean up
We arrive with time to set up, stay for your whole booking, then break it all down.
Why Bat City Boards
Hosted by Two Hospitality Pros
Corey Riser and Brie Grant have more than 30 years in hospitality between them, including 13 years working side by side behind the bar. After a few slow years bartending, they turned a shared dream into Bat City Boards, and they bring a fun and festive personality to every event.
Our cart has served SHI, Dell Technologies, ACL Live, Visit Austin and private parties all over Austin. We are licensed and insured, and everything is prepared in a commissary kitchen.
“From helping out a bit around the party, to the delicious snacks they created and served – they were great!”
— Christopher B., 5-star Google review
- Staffed from setup to breakdown
- A cart that changes with your event
- TABC-certified bartenders available
- Serving Austin and the surrounding areas
Party Food Station FAQs
What is a party food station?
It is a self-serve station on our mobile cart. We fill 12 containers with the menu you choose, and guests build their own plates, cups or bags while our team serves and restocks.
What party stations do you offer?
Charcuterie, walking taco bars, nacho bars, Mexican fruit cups, charcuterie cups, candy bars, hot chocolate bars, brunch boards, dessert grazing tables, and mimosa and beverage stations. We can also build a station around your own idea.
Can we create our own station idea?
Yes. We plan every cart with you. Bring your idea and we will build on it, or we will suggest options that fit your event.
Do you provide bartenders?
Yes. Our TABC-certified bartenders can serve your event. You supply the alcohol and we serve it.
How much does a party food station cost?
Party stations are priced per event, based on your menu and guest count, and a delivery fee is added based on location. For charcuterie cart pricing, see our menu and pricing page.
What does the cart need at my venue?
Nothing special. The cart works indoors or outdoors and needs no power or extra equipment, just room for it to roll in.
How many guests can you serve?
There is no set limit. We have served a fruit cup event for 200 guests at SHI and planned a dessert grazing table for 250. Tell us your guest count and we will suggest the right setup.
How far ahead should I book?
Please book at least 3 days ahead. Requests within 3 days of your event are last-minute; we will fit them in when we can, and pricing may vary with timing and complexity.
Do you travel outside Austin?
Yes. We serve Austin and all the surrounding areas. A delivery fee is added based on location.
Tell Us Your Party Station Idea
Share your date, venue, guest count and the station you have in mind, and we will put together a quote.