Holding a corporate event in July? You’re in luck - it's Hot Dog Month! A celebration of the humble dog and all things Americana, Hot Dog Month started in the US, and is now celebrated around the world.
So why not get in on the action and use hot dogs as a scrumptious, trendy theme for your team lunch, networking event or conference this month?
Yummy Dogs for themed catering
Naturally, you’ll want the help of experts who deliver the three pillars of the best hot dogs - quality sausages, fresh buns and a variety of traditional relishes to slather all over them. No ketchup in sight! Why? Well, in the movie Sudden Impact, Clint Eastwood said it best, “nobody, I mean nobody, puts ketchup on a hot dog.”
We agree, and we’ve got you covered with dispenser stations serving up deliciousness like hot pepper relish, mild yellow relish and bread and butter pickles. Our hot dog cart is a visual treat too, so it will create a stir before guests even smell what’s cooking.
Add in some fun facts
As well as serving traditional hot dogs, take the theme a step further and get your guests guessing the answers to a few fun hot dog facts. It's a perfect icebreaker and conversation starter.
Which city in the USA consumes the most hot dogs?
It’s got Hollywood, show stopping beaches and residents who eat more hot dogs than any other city in America. According to the US National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Los Angeles residents eat about 30 million pounds of hot dogs a year.
How many hot dogs do Americans eat during the summer season?
Memorial Day to Labor Day is the peak hot dog season in the US. Americans eat approximately seven billion, which is 818 hot dogs per second. On Independence Day alone, around 150 million are devoured.
Which famous people are major hot dog fans?
Martha Stewart professed her love of hot dogs as night-time snacks and Marlene Dietrich was thought to love hot dogs with champagne. Humphrey Bogart once said, “A hot dog at a game beats a roast beef at the Ritz.” As for the 32nd President of the United States Franklin Roosevelt, he served King George VI and Queen Elizabeth hot dogs and beer for dinner in 1939!
And a little hot dog history
Despite the American association - where hot dogs were first sold at the baseball games in 1893 - it’s Frankfurt, Germany that claims to be the mastermind of everyone’s favourite finger food.
The first words that Mickey Mouse said on screen were “hot dog!” Speaking of firsts, they were one of the first foods to be eaten on the moon.
There are world records to talk about too, including the longest hot dog at 668 feet (around 200 metres), which was made in Paraguay. When it comes to eating them, Joey Chestnut currently holds the world champion title for the famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, with 76 under his belt in under 10 minutes!
That should be enough to kick off the fun!
Ready to get started on your planning?
Contact us to find out how we can help you celebrate Hot Dog Month in style. We can cater for any size event, from small team meetings to company-wide lunches. We take care of the set up and clean up, so you don't need to lift a finger.
Catering is simple, efficient and fun with Yummy Dogs!