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Food Truck Event Catering In Los Angeles

Looking to rent out food trucks that cater events? These are fully self-contained and ready to serve in less than 15 minutes. With less mess and easier permitting than traditional tent vendors, catering trucks for events is the best choice for any event.
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Best Catering Expertise

By managing food truck daily life from event booking, to online ordering and catering we have cultivated an intimate relationship with great vendors throughout the country and know exactly which truck(s) will suit your needs, from a small neighborhood party to massive corporate events.

Cities
1900+
Caterings
2,000+
Attendees
300,000+
Cuisines
80+

Food Truck Event Catering Services In Los Angeles:

The best events have great entertainment and an awesome selection of food. Back in the day outdoor events relied on tent vendors to set up an outdoor cooking area to serve the masses. Those tents required additional permitting, power & long set up and breakdown times. Indeed it’s a great idea to rent food trucks available for catering events as they’ve enhanced modern day events with full service kitchens that are completely self-contained.

From concerts to outdoor movie nights, food truck caterers for events give customers options they've never had with traditional tent vendors. One of the best things about food trucks is that they come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you're looking for a gourmet experience or something more casual, there's bound to be food trucks for catering events near you that can accommodate the needs of your attendees.

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Skip the line and enjoy the event In Los angeles!

With Best Food Trucks' cutting-edge online ordering system, your attendees can focus on the event and skip the line. Instead of waiting in line to order, your attendees can now order from their phones and get a text when their food is ready. This helps keep the focus on your event activities and fun. You can even send out a pre-order link to allow people to order for a specific pick up time before the event starts. Food trucks for an event + online ordering is the best way to allow your attendees to focus on your event while still getting exceptional eats!


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Hire a Food Truck for your Eventin Los Angeles today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event

Our features

Streamlined Requests

With our quick and simple online catering form, you can request food trucks for your next event in a matter of minutes, specifying your guest count, budget and dates.

Choose Your Favorites

After you submit a catering request to us, our team will check availability for you and send over a list of amazing food truck menus to browse through (try not to drool).

Simplified Payments

Once you've decided on which truck you'd like to book, confirming them is as easy as clicking a button. All payments are handled securely on our website for ease of booking.

Pre-Ordering

If your meal time is limited, our staff will work with you to coordinate an online pre-order system where meals are predetermined and handed out hot during service.

Support Team

Our dedicated support team will be with you every step of the way from planning to organizing to grubbing your little heart out. With every event you'll have a dedicated member of our team available in case anything should arise.

Corporate Portal

With customizable features, executives can set up their own account, add a credit card and let their employees order as they want from the food truck or set spending limits.

They talk about us

4.64 (149,413 reviews)

Monica M.

4 January 2024

Quick service, friendly staff and great food!

Monica M.

4 January 2024

Very easy to work with, delicious and authentic food with friendly service.

Monica M.

4 January 2024

Very friendly staff, generous portions and quick service.

Monica M.

4 January 2024

Yummy food and friendly service.

Monica M.

4 January 2024

Incredible setup, presentation, friendly staff and delicious food!

Monica M.

4 January 2024

Lovely truck owner, friendly service and great bbq!

Monica M.

4 January 2024

Awesome quick service and very filling!

Alexandra M.

20 July 2023

Great experience working with best food truck in choosing the right truck for our event. Super fast and easy communication. The Fix on Wheels was huge hit - they showed up on time to set up, served fast and the burgers and fries were delish.

Robert D.

25 May 2023

Big Shout Out to StopBye! They were absolutely terrific! Food was delicious…service was most efficient…and Justin and Team were so personable and engaging! We will book again very soon.

Robert D.

27 April 2023

Delicious Food! Optimum service! Professional, friendly, efficient, with a huge will to please. The truck is immaculate!

Food Truck Event FAQ

What is food truck catering?
Food truck catering is when you hire a food truck to provide freshly made meals from a full service mobile kitchen for your event. Instead of using large containers filled with food made hours earlier, food is made fresh and onsite.
How does food truck catering work with Best Food Trucks?
With Best Food Trucks, you choose the budget for your event and provide details like, time, date, how many diners and what type of party you're throwing. Best Food Trucks will send out your request to regional food trucks who will submit a proposal based on your budget.
How do we choose the budget for our food truck event?
You choose the budget (within our parameters) and we'll find proposals that match that budget. Every proposal we send you will be for your submitted budget. For example if you submit a budget for $2000 for 80 people, we'll send you menus from vendors based on that budget. You'll see various menus, but they'll all be for your $2000 request.
Are there different budgets for each food truck proposal?
No. Each proposal will be for the budget you've chosen. If you have a budget of $2000, we'll only send you proposals for your budget of $2000.
What are the menu choices for my food truck event budget?
Once you choose a budget, we'll confirm the details and send out a request for proposals to the regions best food trucks! We'll submit a link for you to view food truck menus. You'll be able to select the food truck of your choice directly from the review link we send you.
How much do events charge food trucks to participate?

The industry standard is 10%. However, some larger events with extra services and minimum guarantees charge up to 20%

Can I request special options like gluten free or vegan from the food truck?
YES!!! When you're requesting proposals you can make special requests in the "additional questions or comments" section.
How many customers can food trucks serve at an event?

Food trucks can serve 250-500 customers when fully stocked. However, many events have a refrigerated truck so food trucks can replenish their supplies.

How long does it usually take to book a food truck for an event?
In larger markets, it usually takes around one to three hours to start getting menu proposals back from food trucks. In smaller markets it can take up to 24 hours to see a list of menus for your region.
How many customers can food trucks serve per hour?

Food Trucks can serve 60-100 people per hour at an event with a limited event menu.

How many people can one food truck serve for a catering event?
Most food trucks can serve around 50-70 orders per hours. For bigger events, we suggest having multiple food trucks to ensure wait times don't get out of hand.
Can food trucks plug in to avoid using a generator?

Food trucks can plug into power outlets. They typically need two 110 with 20amp circuits.

Can we do online orders or pre-orders to reduce lines at the food truck for our event?
Best Food Trucks has the best in class technology platform to allow your guests to skip the line and order directly from their phone. This ensures that your customers can enjoy your event and avoid waiting in line. When their order is ready, they'll get a text message to come pick up their order.
Why should we book a food truck through Best Food Trucks instead of reaching out to food trucks directly?
Best Food Trucks has a huge network of food trucks that we regularly work with. We collect ratings through online ordering system food trucks use daily. With our data we know which food trucks are right for your events. Additionally, we give you a selection of the best food trucks in your region so you don't have to worry about booking an unreliable food truck.
Does a food truck need power?
Food trucks come with their own generators. If you'd like to a quieter experience and have access to plugs, a food truck works best with two 20amp 110 circuits.
What are the best food trucks for parties?
Food trucks that can serve fast and serve a cuisine that can easily be eaten while standing without having to use utensils, typically work for a party atmosphere.
Are food trucks cheaper than catering?
Food trucks can be cheaper depending on the menu. However, the prices can vary considerably. Food trucks typically need a bit more staff and are bringing a full service kitchen to your event so they have additional costs which can impact the overall cost.

Hire a Food Truck for your Eventin Los Angeles today

Set up a regular food truck program or just a one time event