Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Central Pennsylvania
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
- 1,900+
- Caterings
- 2,000+
- Attendees
- 300,000+
- Cuisines
- 80+
Barbecue Food Truck Catering in Central Pennsylvania Brings Smokin’ BBQ To Every Party!
From Harrisburg riverfront festivals to Penn State tailgates, Central Pennsylvania knows great barbecue when it smells it. Nothing beats the sight of a food truck rolling up and the sweet aroma of hickory smoke drifting down the Susquehanna. Forget soggy trays of “barbecue” that have simmered themselves into shoe leather—our region demands slow-smoked meats sliced fresh to order, right off the pit.
That’s why savvy hosts book a true local legend like Uncle Eddies BBQ. The truck’s hardwood-fired brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and scratch-made sauces turn barn weddings in Lancaster, corporate lunches in Hershey, and backyard reunions in York into events your guests will talk about long after the last bite of burnt-ends is gone.
Food truck catering for barbecue in Central Pennsylvania is more than a meal—it’s a show. The smoker rolls up, the pitmaster lifts the lid, and the crowd gathers. You get piping-hot pulled pork sandwiches instead of bland hotel-pan mystery meat, and you never worry about chafing dishes running dry. With precise on-site timing and kitchen-on-wheels flexibility, your BBQ comes out perfect whether you’re hosting 30 co-workers or 300 wedding guests.
So unlock Boss Mode for your next event. Choose Central Pennsylvania’s favorite barbecue food truck catering, partner with Uncle Eddies BBQ, and serve the kind of smokin’ BBQ that makes the whole county crave seconds.
Skip the line and enjoy your Central PA barbecue bash!
Whether you’re throwing a graduation party in Mechanicsburg or setting up a smoker showdown at the Carlisle Car Show, nobody wants to waste time standing in line. Best Food Trucks’ slick online-ordering system lets your guests tap in their order from a phone, stroll back to the corn-hole boards, and get a text the moment their brisket platter is ready. No lines, no guesswork—just more time to enjoy the band and the Black Raspberry Shandy.
Planning an early kick-off tailgate outside Beaver Stadium? Email a pre-order link with each invite and fans can choose a pickup time before the Blue Band marches by. Hosting a company picnic along the Susquehanna Riverfront? Employees can schedule lunch breaks, grab their pulled-pork sandwich on cue, and be back for the raffle drawing without missing a beat.
Food-truck catering plus real-time mobile ordering is hands-down the easiest way to serve smoked meats to a crowd in Central Pennsylvania. It keeps your event flowing, your guests smiling, and your ribs hot off the pit—no chafing dishes or extra work for you. The pros trust Best Food Trucks for flawless barbecue service from Harrisburg to Hanover; now you can too. Tap our team, fire up the pit, and we’ll handle the rest while you soak in the party.
To give you a taste
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Smoked Sausage (1/2 Lb)
BBQ Bus Sampler
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Sliced Brisket (1lb)
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Super PACS (Pork, Angus, Chicken + Sides)
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St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (1/2 Rack)
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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 (159,545 reviews)
Mel L.
21 July 2025
Food was a hit all around. Thank you!
Lindsay W.
15 July 2025
It was good but so spicy! I wasn’t expecting it to be spicy. It may be too spicy for the average person lol.
Jim T.
1 July 2025
The pork combo was great. Pork was melt in your mouth, the slaw and mac and cheese, baked beans and brisket sandwich were also very good.
Debbie E.
30 June 2025
They were wonderful, food was delicious and they were very accommodating.
Melissa M.
27 June 2025
Always delicious and thank you for taking our very large order! We appreciate you coming to our community.
Sylvia B.
25 June 2025
. The Mac and cheese was delicious. The BB sauce had a little bite to it; however, got use to it. The beef was great
Steven S.
25 June 2025
Well, in the past (and I've had Newmans a lot for lunch), I typically received 4-5 ribs rather than three, which is what I received today. The cost of my lunch was $19 for 3 ribs, a coke, and Mac-n-cheese (which also was a very small portion). Bottom line, the $19 cost did not equate to the meals value.
Cassandra S.
25 June 2025
The food was fresh, the mac and cheese is unlike most other places mac and cheese, and the cornbread + butter is delicious
Tracey W.
24 June 2025
The truck arrived 30 mins late, which caused quite a disturbance. The food was cooked and served quickly. Some things were overcooked and dried out, a bit. However, Mike was very courteous and professional and accommodating.
Kylie G.
20 June 2025
I definitely want this one back! Best darn truck food I’ve had in ages and the service was impeccable.
Food Truck 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.
- 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 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 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 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.