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Food Truck Marathon Catering in Ann Arbor

The success and staying power of a well-organized Marathon is predicated on an enjoyable, festive atmosphere at the finish line and there's no better option for gourmet food than mobile food vendors that can easily move to where you need them. So partner with Best Food Trucks, the industry leader in food trucks for marathons. We’ll make it easy to ditch the old style of catering for your next Marathon and show your runners, supporters, and event staff that you mean business and are offering them the best food around with the easiest way possible to order it!
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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 Catering for Large-Scale Events in Ann Arbor

Planning a major gathering in Tree Town? From tailgate parties outside The Big House to the bustling Ann Arbor Art Fair, large-scale events here demand crowd-pleasing food that’s fast, fresh, and unmistakably local. Best Food Trucks specializes in Ann Arbor food truck catering for large events, delivering the flavor of Washtenaw County right to Michigan Stadium, Gallup Park, or your campus quad at the University of Michigan.

Unlike old-school tent kitchens that need extra permits, power drops, and hours of setup, today’s food trucks roll in with fully self-contained commercial kitchens. They park, open the window, and start serving hungry Wolverines within minutes—no mess, no hassle, and zero downtime. That means smoother operations for festivals, corporate picnics, charity 5Ks, graduation celebrations, and Saturday football blowouts.

Best Food Trucks can curate a mini-food-court on wheels, giving your guests choices that represent the best eats in town. Check out some local favorites we frequently book for large gatherings:

  • Blazin Coop's Nashville Hot Chicken – crispy, fiery chicken sandwiches that keep crowds warm even on chilly October game days.
  • 1923 “Bustaurant” – a double-decker bus slinging street-style tacos perfect for late-night sets at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
  • Bao Boys – pillowy bao and Asian-fusion bites that satisfy art lovers strolling through Kerrytown.
  • Ricewood BBQ – smoky brisket and pulled pork that rival any tailgate spread on State Street.
  • The Burger Truck – classic American comfort food ideal for feeding entire departments after commencement.

No matter the headcount—500 fans or 5,000 festival-goers—Best Food Trucks coordinates menus, permits, parking logistics, and on-site service so you can focus on the music, the game, or the keynote speaker. If you’re searching for reliable, scalable, and downright delicious food truck catering for large-scale events in Ann Arbor, let us bring the city’s best kitchens on wheels straight to your venue.

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Skip the Line and Soak in the Ann Arbor Vibe

When you’re juggling a crowd the size of a Saturday rivalry game, every minute matters. Best Food Trucks’ cutting-edge online ordering platform lets your guests spend their time cheering on the Wolverines, hunting for hidden murals off Liberty Street, or catching a jazz set at Top of the Park—not standing in a food line.

From their phones, attendees scroll local menus, tap to pay, and get a text when their mac-n-cheese egg rolls or brisket sliders are hot and ready. No shouting over the band, no paper tickets blowing across the Diag. For organizers of large-scale events in Ann Arbor, the system effortlessly processes hundreds of orders per minute, keeping concessions moving even during halftime rushes at The Big House or peak foot traffic at the Ann Arbor Art Fair.

Want to be extra-efficient? Share a pre-order link when you email parking maps and event badges. Guests can choose a precise pickup window before they even hit I-94, guaranteeing fresh food on their schedule and steady sales for your vendors.

Food trucks for large-scale events + online ordering is the winning formula to keep the focus where it belongs: your conference speakers, festival stages, or kickoff countdown—not the queue. Trust Best Food Trucks to pair Ann Arbor’s favorite rolling kitchens with the technology that serves them up fast.

Hire a Food Truck for your Marathonin Ann Arbor today

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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 (164,059 reviews)

Marty J.

25 October 2024

Would have been a 5 star but they got there exactly at the time the luncheon was scheduled to start - making me a little nervous! Aside from that the food and service were both excellent!

Carleigh F.

11 June 2024

Jiniah and her team were amazing - very friendly and efficient with our guests. Food was great and there was a wide variety - the only reason I’m not giving them 5 stars is that it is advertised as serving seasoned waffle fries and they were just plain fries - still tasty but not what we expected.

Meagan S.

30 November 2025

Extremely professional, and the food was so dang good. My guests loved it.

Maggie L.

28 November 2025

Piccolo Pizzetta’s pizza truck is truly wonderful! Their New York–style pizza is absolutely delicious—full of flavor, and so authentic. I did have to put it in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to get it super crispy as I prefer. And those zeppoles? They took me straight back to my childhood at a Manhattan pizzeria and the San Gennaro Festival. Such nostalgic, delightful bites! I definitely recommend it if you're craving genuine New York flavor right here in Epperson! 🍕💛

Melinda S.

25 November 2025

The food was delicious ❤️ it was prepared on time 😍 I can't wait for them to come back! See you soon 😃

Alicia H.

25 November 2025

The bang bang chicken is PHENOMENAL. Portions are generous. Consistently amazing quality. I Love this food truck.

Sandra G.

24 November 2025

There were three of us. We all had different foods but all of us loved them-we had one Heat burger with onion rings that both folks loved. One person got the veggie burger-I had a taste and we both loved the flavors. I had the Mediterranean salad. I enjoyed the mixture of ingredients and the unexpected flavors of the broccoli and cauliflower.

Tracy P.

22 November 2025

The brisket melt was one of the best I’ve ever had. The cheese 🧀 was a nice bonus. The staff was super friendly.

Kenneth J.

21 November 2025

We hired the truck for an employee recognition event. Everyone enjoyed the fresh food!

Faith B.

21 November 2025

The food was delicious, their menu was well presented including ingredient lists which helps those of us with allergies so much!

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